Question: Could you recommend a new bike that’s under $800 and will be suitable for towing a trailer when I tour? I ride about 15 miles a day and 25-50 miles on weekends. — Glenn S. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: This is one of the most difficult questions I receive! It’s very difficult to recommend a…
Question: A year ago, I bought a custom steel frame equipped with Ksyrium Elite wheels and Campy components. Now when I go on group rides, other guys tell me I should have gotten a titanium, aluminum or carbon-fiber frame instead. Was steel the wrong choice? — Jean-Claude D.
Question: I’ve always ridden mountain bikes, but some friends switched to road riding and love it. They want me to buy a bike and start racing with them. My goals are a 50-mile event in May, a century in June and a 200-mile race in September. What would be a good entry-level bike for these…
Question: I’m turning 50 and my wife is buying me my dream bike. I’m currently riding an old Litespeed Classic with a Campy Record triple. I’m not a racer but enjoy long rides, including Paris-Brest-Paris. So which frame material should I get? I like my titanium bike but am interested in carbon. However, I heard…
Question: I do weekly spin classes, commute to work, and get in some 40- or 50-mile road rides on weekends. I’m currently riding a Trek hybrid and want an entry-level road bike. Which would be the best one for me? — Gregory D. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Buying a new bike is such a personal…
