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2017-02-09 11:24 AM


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Subject: Riding aluminum bike 8 speed


For the last two years I've been training using my time trial bike (bmc tm02), ive been using it for both flat surfaces and lots of climbing . I live and work in Beijing and it's always a big risk taking this type of bike out due the chaotic traffic. I can not afford a carbonframe road bike or even really decent aluminum one. I ended up buying a cheap first level entry bike which I will use for long ride for endurance. A trek series one (8 speed). Obviously it feels a lot heavier, and going slower . My Theory was to train on this bike for a while , maybe three months , and perhaps Due to the weight and all other aspects it would me me a stronger rider . So next time i use the tt bike I should fly. I don't know , what do you think? I could always sell the trek bike if i have made a big mistake


2017-03-18 10:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Riding aluminum bike 8 speed
It could make you a stronger biker and faster on your BMC but what you do on that 8sp will determine what gains you make.
2017-04-08 1:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Riding aluminum bike 8 speed
Don't worry about the bike. Your own physical fitness is what counts.
I train on an 8 speed aluminum road bike too!
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