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I've seen people but internet bikes as an xxx, Dura Ace (implying a full DA gruppo) for a great price, not reading the specs and getting a bike with a DA cassette and the rest go the gruppo is a mix of 105/Alivo. Shame on them for not reading, but still a shitty bait-and-switch type tactic. And thanks for offering this as a repository, didn't want to thread-jack you too hard. |
I just don't want to overspend on something which is basically a recreational, commuter bike.
And I work in the flooring business - trust me, I am aware of the "get what you pay for" motto. I think at maximum I would spend $200 on a bike. I think that's reasonable for a used bike. I guess I didn't know near enough about bikes than I had originally thought. I will swing by Capps on Friday to start actually looking. |
It's going to be tough to find something decent in that price range. If you get a crappy bike, you won't enjoy riding and it will end up collecting dust in your garage. I just dropped nearly $1000 on a new bike, and I had to settle for low-end components at that price. Plus I'll be in for another $300 in accessories by the time I'm done. It's not a cheap hobby but it can be a lot of fun. And in my case, it's stress relief. I love going out by myself on some of the rural trails and just getting away from it all for several hours. It's hard to put a price on that.
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There's just no way I can shell out much more than $200 for a commuter bike.
And I realize I am not going to get a great bike for $200 or less. I just want something I can ride to and from work comfortably. |
How far is your commute?
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It can be expensive, but don't let that discourage you.
For $200 you should be able to find something used to fit your needs, it may just take some patience and work. |
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I suppose you may be able to find an older, halfway decent road bike for that money as long as you're not that picky. Just don't buy a mountain bike, they tend to be heavier, they are geared lower, and the knobby tires create a lot of rolling resistance. |
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All I am looking for is something that actually rides and fits me and my junior well. |
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And don't hate on pink. There's a special standing for it in racing culture. I had a pink Crux frame I built up for cyclocross for a while. There's no shame in that game. |
http://cdn3.media.cyclingnews.future...wsport_600.jpg
Tell me that's not dead sexy. Edit, for preemptive clarification, not me. Just same frame I was talking about (minus the world champ badging, natch). |
Trust me. I like da' boobs.
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Pardon my ignorance -- but what's wrong with just a standard mountain bike?
Other than weight. Seems like they'd be more in my price range. |
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