First Road bike- need advice!
04-06-08, 01:48 PM
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First Road bike- need advice!
I just decided to start training for a sprint in june and I'm looking for a new road bike. I have found many with shimano components. I'm on a very tight budget and I don't want to spend too much on my first bike in case I don't like triathlons. I'm looking to spend about $300-$400 (which I know is very low for a road bike). I was wondering how low i should go ranking wise...? I have heard that I shouldn't go lower than 105? Any suggestions?
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I just decided to start training for a sprint in june and I'm looking for a new road bike. I have found many with shimano components. I'm on a very tight budget and I don't want to spend too much on my first bike in case I don't like triathlons. I'm looking to spend about $300-$400 (which I know is very low for a road bike). I was wondering how low i should go ranking wise...? I have heard that I shouldn't go lower than 105? Any suggestions?
04-08-08, 09:44 PM
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I was looking for a road bike for the longest time. Eventually I just straight out asked for what I wanted on CL, and I got it. I got a great deal on bike with a newly-painted steel frame, carbon fork, Ultegra components, and pretty good wheels and tires. Everything was used. You have to be patient. I was, and I got a great ride.
