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02-11-02, 10:04 AM
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good sites?
Ok this should probably go in the buy sell section, but since so much more traffics generated here i thought i'd ask in here. What are just some good sites to look at to shop for bikes?? I'm new and stupid to the bike world. Thanks
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Originally posted by AutoAudio
I'm new and stupid to the bike world. Thanks
I'm new and stupid to the bike world. Thanks
You need to go to a proper bike shop and see the bikes for real.
You should be able to chose from 3/4 different brands across a few bike shops, but go with the shop you like best.
The real question you should be asking is, how can I find a good local bike shop.
What kind of riding do you want to do
(road/MTB/touring/commuting)?
How big/athletic are you
(ie do you need special fitting or will stock bikes be OK)
Where do you live?
That should give people enough info to help more.
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Ok, that part i planned on doing, but thanks for taking the time to tell me. I just wanted to know some sites so i could compare prices to how much a shop would charge me. Online is generally cheaper. I'm wanting to get into Touring, i live in Houston. I'm only 6'1 155 lbs, and i'm not in too bad of shape, although i've been slacking off on my running (i hate the cold). Thanks
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Normal size range, so stock bikes should be fine.
Touring bikes are a niche product. You have REI Novarro, Trek 520, and Bruce Gorden BLT, and possibly Fuji. Discount sellers are unlikely to stock these.
Anything more is going to be a custom or boutique bike, like Rivendell , Waterford, or your local speciality frame builder.
HenryJames.com has a good index to custom builders.
Touring bikes are a niche product. You have REI Novarro, Trek 520, and Bruce Gorden BLT, and possibly Fuji. Discount sellers are unlikely to stock these.
Anything more is going to be a custom or boutique bike, like Rivendell , Waterford, or your local speciality frame builder.
HenryJames.com has a good index to custom builders.
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originally posted by AutoAudio
I just wanted to know some sites so i could compare prices to how much a shop would charge me. Online is generally cheaper.
I just wanted to know some sites so i could compare prices to how much a shop would charge me. Online is generally cheaper.
Since this is your first bike get it from your LBS. In the long run their prices may be less than online.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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