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thexcat
06-02-09, 07:16 PM
Hi,

I'm looking to get a new road bike soon and am having trouble finding bike shops that sell bikes at an affordable rate.

'GO Ride' in Redwood City seems to have the BEST prices but they only sell Cannondale and Specialized.

Any advice?

Thanks.

7rider
06-02-09, 07:53 PM
What's an affordable rate?
johnny99
06-02-09, 08:05 PM
It is rare to find name brand bikes at cheap prices, unless they are on some kind of pre-season or end-of-season closeout sale.

If you're willing to try off-brand bikes, try Performance or REI.

thexcat
06-02-09, 08:39 PM
What's an affordable rate?

http://www.goridebicycles.com/Site/Closeoutlist.htm

I got a CAAD9 R5 for 1100 last year (105/ultegra mix). Although these listed here are 2008, seems the low end roubaix/synapses are being sold at a great price.

Was hoping to find some FELT bikes (or other name brands) at a similar discount elsewhere... under $2000, full carbon frame, 105 or better...
units
06-03-09, 11:59 PM
bike connection in palo alto and all of the sports basement locations have Felts, but all i've seen only had '09 models in for roughly list, which means full carbon will be a little over 2k. i'm also in this market, so let us know if you find a better deal!