Originally Posted by
DCB0
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...esport_rd.html
MSRP $700.
He was telling you about the most expensive steel bike Jamis makes, which is a racing-style bike.
THey also make two steel touring bikes, and a fancy steel commuter bike with disk brakes and fenders - the most expensive of the three has a msrp of $1600.
And when it's all said & done I'll be into my Fuji for far less than the $700 Jamis.
I knew he was talking about an upper-end bike when he showed it to me. He was, justifiably, proud of his ride. I'd be proud of it too were I him.
I don't have the disposable income to toss down the kind of money which would be required for a new bike, so I had to bide my time and find something older, serviceable, and upgradeable. I'm pleased so far. I'm looking forward to getting it back from the shop and riding it.
Besides, I think there's a certain panache to be had from riding a bike that was built when I was a youngster still in school. I'll might be the old guy rockin' an old bike, but I think I'll be happy being that guy.
