Any cyclists or triathletes in here

[chuckacosta]

As a matter of fact...TMBRA has a race out there next weekend...the El Paso Puzzler.

http://elpasopuzzler.com/

Holy crap!! Ya I don't think I'm ready for that! Lol! Sounds bad ass though!

[motoman]

If you do indeed go to RBM, I'll be happy to send you to my guy there. He might even knock of a bit more with a referral. I've bought so much stuff this year from them, they are about to name an aisle after me.....

I have my entire family here in Dallas riding, wife, son, mother in law, aunt in law.... we all ride.

You can save a bit buying from online stores, but the fitting and service RBM provides customers more than makes up the difference.

If I bought everything I have online, I'd probably have saved around $500 by now, but the service aspect more than makes up for anything I would have saved, and I would have been paying for fittings... with a new bike from RBM, you get a free fitting and tune up after 6 months. You can also get a free refit if you drop some weight or don't like the fit etc.

They also have take off seats, tires, pedals, wheels and other parts around you can inquire about when you need or want to try something different.

Yeah I'll gladly take the name. RBM is where I bought my first 2 bikes from, both from Jim Hoyt personally. Can't really beat it when the owner of the store fixes you up with everything you need. It's been several years since I've been in there so I have no clue how active he is with the store any more.

[mustang_marc]

I'm glad you've had a good experience with RBM. I won't ever step foot in one of their stores again. I vote with my wallet and they've failed in the "3 strikes, you're out" rule I have. They managed to get all 3 strikes in 2 years time. I'll be happy to tell you about it if we get around to a group ride.

[AnthonyS]

I'll take a look at what they have. It's been about 6 years since I've riden and I think I rode a 56 or 58. I know RBM will be able to size me up.

If you do indeed go to RBM, I'll be happy to send you to my guy there. He might even knock of a bit more with a referral. I've bought so much stuff this year from them, they are about to name an aisle after me.....

I have my entire family here in Dallas riding, wife, son, mother in law, aunt in law.... we all ride.

You can save a bit buying from online stores, but the fitting and service RBM provides customers more than makes up the difference.

If I bought everything I have online, I'd probably have saved around $500 by now, but the service aspect more than makes up for anything I would have saved, and I would have been paying for fittings... with a new bike from RBM, you get a free fitting and tune up after 6 months. You can also get a free refit if you drop some weight or don't like the fit etc.

They also have take off seats, tires, pedals, wheels and other parts around you can inquire about when you need or want to try something different.

[mustang_marc]

A tri was on my goal list last year, but I never got around to the swimming aspect of things. I can swim to keep from drowning, but a thing of efficiency, it's not. I plan on changing that this year...just not sure where to start.

I'm up for a group ride...I've ran into Beej out on the road before. I mountain bike mainly, but do road rides for training. Got in 113 mi last week in the iffy at best weather. Still need to pick it up though. Trying to get ready for the "Miles of Discomfort Marathon" at the end of the month. Its a 52 mile mtn bike race. I don't plan on being competitive, but I'd like to finish in the top half riders.

[mustang_marc]

Mind you that I'm in El Paso. Not sure if it's the same sanctioning bodies here.

As a matter of fact...TMBRA has a race out there next weekend...the El Paso Puzzler.

http://elpasopuzzler.com/

[Beej]

Frisco is a good store; they built my Masi for me last year... but nothing around here compares to the original RBM. If you're looking to go used I would go straight to the Coit / Campbell location. They usually have a rack or two full of 'pre-owned' toward the back.

Richardson definatly has tons more stuff. You can spend 2 hours just walking around there.

[chuckacosta]

Yup. I put on a bunch of weight in my last relationship, put on even more after my break up. My goal is to be down 30lbs by March 31st, which I feel I can obtain through lots of cardio and a good change in diet. My ultimate goal is to get back to about 175-185lb and then bulk to about 190-205lb.

Damn dude! That sucks!! Fucking womenz suck!! I'm sure you'll get there. As long as you're determined, anything is possible!!

I need to lose 20 more lbs by Spring Break in mid March. Going on a trip and I need to look my best!

[Strychnine]

Anyone been over to the Frisco RBM? Just curious if they have a bigger used selection?

Frisco is a good store; they built my Masi for me last year... but nothing around here compares to the original RBM. If you're looking to go used I would go straight to the Coit / Campbell location. They usually have a rack or two full of 'pre-owned' toward the back.

[motoman]

Damn Greg! You mean I only weigh 30 more lbs than you?

I hope you find what you are looking for brotha!!

Yup. I put on a bunch of weight in my last relationship, put on even more after my break up. My goal is to be down 30lbs by March 31st, which I feel I can obtain through lots of cardio and a good change in diet. My ultimate goal is to get back to about 175-185lb and then bulk to about 190-205lb.

[chuckacosta]

I'm 235lb right now.

Damn Greg! You mean I only weigh 30 more lbs than you?

I hope you find what you are looking for brotha!!

[motoman]

Anyone been over to the Frisco RBM? Just curious if they have a bigger used selection?

[OldGuysRule]

If you go to RBM see if they have any pre-owned as well. They'll take trade-ins on brands they carry. Sometimes they donate them and sometimes they resell them.

[motoman]

Depending on what size you're looking for a quick glance over RBM showed a couple Treks and Gary Fishers that are around your budget and on closeout at the moment. FWIW

I'll take a look at what they have. It's been about 6 years since I've riden and I think I rode a 56 or 58. I know RBM will be able to size me up.

[SlowLX]

I'm 235lb right now, close to the heaviest I've ever been. When I first started riding back in 02/03 I was about 205 and the sales guy at RBM advised me to stay away from a carbon frame due to my weight. He told me that in the Texas heat it's more likely to warp over time. Granted I have no clue how far carbon technology has come over the years and I'm not opposed to a carbon bike, just figured it'd be too expensive.



I'm trying to stay under $1000 for the bike. Aside from the used sections of local bike shops, any recommendations for used bikes online? I've checked craigslist and I'm finding bikes out of my price range and bikes that are too small.

Depending on what size you're looking for a quick glance over RBM showed a couple Treks and Gary Fishers that are around your budget and on closeout at the moment. FWIW