deCycles Road Bike Guidelines
Bike type: Multispeed road bike (ten years old or less)
Rear cluster: 8-10 speed
Front chainrings: 2 or 3 chainring
Tire Size: 700 x 23-25C
Shifters: STI preferred. Downtube shifters acceptable
Handlebars: Drop handlebars. Upright handlebars not permitted
Seat: Ergonomic road bike seat
Helmet: Mandatory
Waterbottles: One or two in cages
Optional equipment:
Riding gloves
Rearview mirror
Odometer-computer
Clipless pedals
Seat pack or handlebar pack for spare tube, tools, etc.
Restricted equipment:
Camelback hydropaks
Aerobars
Rear-carrying rack
Mountain bikes/hybrid bikes with upright handlebars
650 wheels
Recommended new road bike models:
Cannondale, Trek, Specialized, Raleigh, Schwinn, GT road bikes.
Check with us if unsure about the correct model to purchase.
Special notes:
- Go to a bike store and get measured for frame size.
- Used road bikes can be easily found on eBay, IUSF website, Craigslist, and bike stores.
- Low-end brand new road bikes can be purchased for approximately $500-600.
- More expensive bikes are lighter, stronger, more efficient, and easier to repair.
- Check message board on deCycles website for used road bikes for sale or rent.
Recommended Bloomington bike stores:
The owners of these bike stores have sponsored and supported the deCycles program since 1996. They have offered wonderful discounts and savings to deCycles riders. Please visit these stores for your cycling equipment, apparel, maintenance and repair.
Bikesmiths |
Bicycle Garage, Inc. |
Revolution Bike & Bean |
Bicycle Doctor USA |
