Eastern Canada - GTA: A good bike shop for my 1st road bike?
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Want to know which bike shop is good for me to shop for my first road bike, an entry level one. Also how much should I expect for an entry level road bike? If I am targeting something $750 or less (before tax), is that too cheap?
Thanks
Alfster
08-15-09, 01:19 PM
$750 is what you would expect to pay for a decent entry level road bike. They can quickly get more expensive from there. I live in Cambridge, ON so I'm not sure which Bike Store is decent in TO. Are you going to use your bike for weekend riding or commuting?
AndrewP
08-17-09, 01:51 PM
It depends on what part of TO you are in. There are several in Bloor Village between High Park and Jane. Pick a shop that is helpful and can give good service after you buy.
Noonievut
09-24-09, 09:19 AM
Call around to the stores listed on the TBN websit (toronto bicycling network) and ask what kind of a fitting they do if you want to buy a new bike. At this point, price shouldn't have to come up as a fitting is a prerequisite to buying a new bike. After asking 3-5 shops you should have a good idea as to who takes it seriously. Hopefully the one you like the sound of sells bikes in your price range. Good luck.
lightningflik
09-26-09, 10:48 AM
Hey, I just picked up an entry level road bicycle myself. I got a Trek 1.2 from Bayview cycles, I think they have 2 left, not sure what the sizes are, but I'm 5'7 and got fitted with a 54cm frame. Tax and everything came to about ~$900 something. I was also looking at a eithe the Devinci S1, another entry bike, which is around $900 as well at skii's and bikes and a Canondale, but I didn't get a chance to find that bike either. If it helps there's a bicycle end of season sale at the EX next month for a $5 entry. Hope this helps!
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Direct Energy Centre
East Annex, Hall F, Door 33
North entrance next to new
Ricoh Coliseum (New Hockey Arena)
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada