What Bike do I need?
Ok, I’m finally giving in.. I am a runner who wants to do some cross training. I run 60+ miles per week all on county roads that are 60% asphalt and 40% gravel. I am starting training for a 150 mile ultra and want to mix in some cycling. I always thought getting into cycling was just too expensive in comparison to buying new shoes every 6 weeks. What kind of bike should I be looking for? I am 6’4 and 195 lbs and have done virtually 0 cycling since I was a child. Like I mentioned, I live in the middle of the Midwest farmland. I will be on rough broken asphalt roads that are not smooth by any means or loose gravel roads. I want to spent $1,000 or less. What used bikes should I look for on Facebook or elsewhere. Gravel or road bike? What other things should I consider?