Road Bike

Yip I have gone slightly against my MTB roots and brought a road bike. A 2008 Diamondback Criterium to be specific. A reasonable entry level ($800) road bike to travel to and from work on. It is a lot easier to ride on the road with than a mountain bike.

Whilst I have only had one trip to work on it, I believe it has added about 6-8km/h onto my speed.

I am not giving up MTBing – that is for sure! Riding through the forest is infinitely more fun than a ride on the road (in my opinion). This will extend the life of my MTB.

I brought the bike at Burwood Cycles – my first time using this store. They come highly recommended for maintenance service and good prices (even though they do not have the biggest bike selection).

I’m happy.

Spec highlights include a DBR carbon fork, Shimano 2200 drivetrain, RPM alloy road cranks, Alex R500 alloy rims with alloy hubs.

Custom-formed 6061 double butted aluminium alloy frame,
Carbon fork with alloy steerer
Shimano 2200 8speed gearing

Frame: Double Butted 6061 Aluminium Alloy with Integrated Headset
Fork: DBR Carbon fork with alloy steerer
Headset: Integrated
Handlebars: DBR Alloy racing bar
Brakelevers/Shifters: Shimano 2200
Front & Rear brake: Dual Pivot road caliper
Frontderailleur: Shimano 2200
Rearderailleur: Shimano 2200
Chain: KMC 8 speed
Freewheel: Shimano HG-50 cassette, 8 speed, 12-25T 53, 39T
Crankset: RPM alloy road
Bottombracket: Cartridge
Fronthub: DBR Alloy QR
Rearhub: DBR Alloy QR Cassette
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Rims: Alex R500
Tyres: Road, 700×23c
Seat: DBR Road
Seatpost: DBR Carbon
Stem: DBR Alloy ahead

24. January 2009 »

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