Road Cycling - HELP! Buying a bike, leaving in 45 minutes. please help me choose

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F1400
10-08-04, 04:01 PM
Hi I've been looking for a fast road/hybrid bike for awhile for about 500 bucks canadian (350 US or so). Until now, i figure my best bet would be the kona dew 2004 model, because for the price its (i find) good value. Is this a good choice? What else could I consider?

Feel free to contradict anything I said, all I want is to get the best deal for the money. Thanks! Oh yeah and btw i have 45 minutes until im leaving so yeah...

F1400
10-08-04, 04:15 PM
come on please someone reply... i have nothing to base myself on and im a newb :(
Raiyn
10-08-04, 04:18 PM
come on please someone reply... i have nothing to base myself on and im a newb :(
The Dr. Dew's a fine bike but you should have thought about getting help BEFORE you painted yourself into a corner.

F1400
10-08-04, 04:22 PM
yeah dr. dew is great... thing is it's about two and a half times over my budgetary limit... whatever i guess I'll just get the dew. If anyone knows anything about it, weaknesses of the parts or wtv, i really appreciate it. thank you.
LordOpie
10-08-04, 04:30 PM
do NOT get the Kona Dew!
my58vw
10-08-04, 04:55 PM
700 and less thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=69273&page=2&pp=25)

Check this out
Raiyn
10-08-04, 04:56 PM
700 and less thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=69273&page=2&pp=25)

Check this outeh too late
LordOpie
10-08-04, 04:58 PM
eh too late
besides, the dude's budget was US$150 :eek:
my58vw
10-08-04, 05:07 PM
Ok well that is ok
Raiyn
10-08-04, 05:08 PM
besides, the dude's budget was US$150 :eek:Actually it was $350 US
Scooby Snax
10-08-04, 05:15 PM
You aint gonna get no Dr Dew for $500.00 Canadian...
Unless its part of that Kryptonite-Bic discount program.
Hell I have a Specialized Crossroads that Id part with for $200.00
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larue
10-08-04, 05:47 PM
would have helped if you had mentioned what other bikes you were looking at other than the dew! if it's a dew and a huffy get the dew....
khuon
10-08-04, 05:56 PM
I wonder what the rush was all about. Is there a hostage situation involved here?