deCycles Road Bike Guidelines

Bike type: Multispeed road bike (ten years old or less)
Rear cluster: 7-9 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

Recommended new road bike models:
Cannondale R400, R500, R700, R800, R900, R2000, R3000, R4000
Trek 1000, 1200, 2000, 2200, 2300, 5200, 5500
Specialized Sirrus A1, Sport, Elite, Pro
Raleigh Grand Prix
Schwinn Super Sport
GT road bikes

Special notes:

• Go to a bike store and get measured for frame size.
• Used road bikes can be easily found on eBay, IUSF website, 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.
• deCycles website:  http://www.decyclesindiana.org

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.