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Originally Posted by BMW F22
Only factor is that it is stiff and so "bumpy/rough". Not sure if I will get used to it. This is for recreational and commuting to work. I would also like to join a local bike group to go on longer rides (up to 50 miles?).
What do you guys ride currently?
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That's how road bikes are. You'll get used to it 100%. Use your legs as a suspension when necessary. You can do long group rides on any bike since the level of fitness is what determines how long you can ride, but it's definitely easier on a more efficient bike. On that note, if you're in the draft, it doesn't really matter what you're on as long as you have proper gearing because you'll need to put out minimal power even to cruise at 30 - 40 mph--the people leading are the ones putting in all the effort to break the wind. Drafting cars is also RIDICULOUSLY fun but it takes some balls, good reflexes and a decent sprint since you'll need to be stay really close even for the ideal draft vehicles like buses.
I only ride motos now, but I have an electric bike I assembled / built the battery for. It's a raleigh m60 that's grossly too small for me and it goes 45 MPH completely topped out with no pedaling. Range is 20 miles balls out and 50+ at 20 mph. I love buzzing thru traffic with that thing, drives people in cars CRAZY when you silently blast thru splitting lanes in rush hour traffic
