Please, Im new to road biking and I need help with this decision!
08-28-12, 09:49 PM
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Please, Im new to road biking and I need help with this decision!
Hi im a newby and because of that I have a common question and appreciate any feedback that I can get from you omniscient masters of the road.
I am wanting to get in to road biking (have been an avid MTB for years) and have two options that I have narrowed my search down to:
1. I can buy a bike like the Gravity Liberty 2 on Bikesdirect.com
OR
2. I found a guy that is selling a 2005 Felt F70, 20 speed Dura Ace (about a year old), Ultegra cranks, Ritchey bars and stem, 24 spoke Xerolite XR4 wheels, and said he would throw in a tool kit, pump, tires, and a computer. He says that it got a tune up and lubed about 2 months ago and is in great condition. The good thing about this is that instead of spending money he will trade me for something that I have which value totals about $500 (snowboard, etc). My concern is that it is a 2005 so it is 7 years old.
Not knowing a tone about road bikes and wear, which one would be a better choice?
Thank you so much ahead of time, I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge that all of you can share with me
I am wanting to get in to road biking (have been an avid MTB for years) and have two options that I have narrowed my search down to:
1. I can buy a bike like the Gravity Liberty 2 on Bikesdirect.com
OR
2. I found a guy that is selling a 2005 Felt F70, 20 speed Dura Ace (about a year old), Ultegra cranks, Ritchey bars and stem, 24 spoke Xerolite XR4 wheels, and said he would throw in a tool kit, pump, tires, and a computer. He says that it got a tune up and lubed about 2 months ago and is in great condition. The good thing about this is that instead of spending money he will trade me for something that I have which value totals about $500 (snowboard, etc). My concern is that it is a 2005 so it is 7 years old.
Not knowing a tone about road bikes and wear, which one would be a better choice?
Thank you so much ahead of time, I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge that all of you can share with me
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08-28-12, 10:09 PM
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Hi im a newby and because of that I have a common question and appreciate any feedback that I can get from you omniscient masters of the road.
I am wanting to get in to road biking (have been an avid MTB for years) and have two options that I have narrowed my search down to:
1. I can buy a bike like the Gravity Liberty 2 on Bikesdirect.com
OR
2. I found a guy that is selling a 2005 Felt F70, 20 speed Dura Ace (about a year old), Ultegra cranks, Ritchey bars and stem, 24 spoke Xerolite XR4 wheels, and said he would throw in a tool kit, pump, tires, and a computer. He says that it got a tune up and lubed about 2 months ago and is in great condition. The good thing about this is that instead of spending money he wants to trade me for a firearm that I have that totals about $500. My concern is that it is a 2005 so it is 7 years old.
Not knowing a tone about road bikes and wear, which one would be a better choice?
Thank you so much ahead of time, I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge that all of you can share with me
I am wanting to get in to road biking (have been an avid MTB for years) and have two options that I have narrowed my search down to:
1. I can buy a bike like the Gravity Liberty 2 on Bikesdirect.com
OR
2. I found a guy that is selling a 2005 Felt F70, 20 speed Dura Ace (about a year old), Ultegra cranks, Ritchey bars and stem, 24 spoke Xerolite XR4 wheels, and said he would throw in a tool kit, pump, tires, and a computer. He says that it got a tune up and lubed about 2 months ago and is in great condition. The good thing about this is that instead of spending money he wants to trade me for a firearm that I have that totals about $500. My concern is that it is a 2005 so it is 7 years old.
Not knowing a tone about road bikes and wear, which one would be a better choice?
Thank you so much ahead of time, I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge that all of you can share with me
08-29-12, 05:10 AM
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If it fits, get the Felt. Just make sure the firearm transaction is done properly.
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Usually discussion of firearms is frowned upon by the moderators, so look to have your post removed and nastygram in your inbox, as well as mine.
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Thanks for the quick response Mobile 155 and DieselDan, I appreciate the advice, I will go check it out and if it fits ill and is in as good shape as he says ill get it. Im pretty anxious to get into road biking, seems like a great workout and release from stresses. Ill be sure to edit it DieselDan
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The Felt is for sure the better deal if it's in good shape. 7 years old should not be a problem at all unless the frame has been in a crash.
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A Felt with a Dura-Ace/Ultegra mix sounds like a nice deal for $500 worth of trade. Make sure it's the right size or it's not such a good deal for you no matter what it's worth.
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Did anyone vote for the Felt? Get the Felt, if it fits! 
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I'd also like clarification on the rules regarding mention of firearms. I seem to recall a thread on CCW while riding.
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