Recommend a road bicycle

budget ?

Need a lot more specifics. Budget? Whats the goal? Just cruising around for exercise? A true road bike (drop bars) or a hybrid (flat bars)?

If you have FB, I’d start looking there. Anything you find interesting, post here first with pics/description and price. Lots of great deals on FB, but also lots of morons that think their 90s/00s road bike is some rare one-off creation worth $1,000.

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I would like to keep it under $1000. I would like to work up to biking long distances. I am thinking drop bars.

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I’m far from a cycling expert and I love to wrench on things, so with that in mind I’d say browse FB for a used steel frame and either upgrade components or find one that’s been upgraded already. Should be able to go quick when needed, and be comfortable for long distance. Under $1,000 is a pretty big budget though, maybe narrow it even further. If you’re willing to spend $1,000, you could get something really nice second hand but I wouldn’t do that for a first bike. Keep it under $500 and make sure you like cycling first. Also give you room to get gear - shoes (if using clip ins), shorts/bib shorts, jersey, gloves, helmet, sunglasses, emergency tools, tubes, saddle bag for storage etc. That stuff can add up quick.

You can get a really nice road bike on Facebook marketplace in the $500 range

Don’t be a douche and get one with brakes

I think hes referring to a fixie

OP, figure out what size in cm you need and I guarantee you can find a deal on fb marketplace.

I was also going to ask if he's absolutely sure he will be staying on paved tarmac for all his riding. A gravel bike allows more versatility if he decides to venture off the pavement while not sacrificing TOO much in performance on the pavement (especially if main goal is just to get in shape and do long rides, not to actually be at the pointy end racing).

I was, ironically, also going to suggest Poseidon as they seem to be a really good value (I've seen some crazy cheap ones on FB marketplace locally).

You probably want more of a hybrid or a gravel/road bike with an upright posture. Most brands seem to prioritize bikes for racing but those really aren't that comfortable (at least for me). Surly is a good brand if you want a well made bike that is comfortable and versatile.

My main bike is a surly bridge club. It's not the fastest but it's comfortable and I can ride it most places.

One thing I think is worth pointing out that hasn’t really been mentioned is bike sizing. Bikes come in different sizes and getting the right one for your body is super important for comfort. You can check out sizing guides on sites like Trek or Canyon to get a general idea based on your height and inseam.

If you’re looking at used bikes, knowing your size and having a basic understanding of things like reach and stack can help you avoid bikes that are built more for racing and aggressive riding instead of long comfortable rides.

Also, once you get familiar with model names it makes it easier to filter through listings. For endurance-style road bikes that are built more for comfort and distance, some good ones to look for are:
• Trek Domane
• Canyon Endurace
• Cannondale Synapse
• Giant Defy

All of those are solid and can usually be found used for under a thousand if you’re patient.