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Old 08-11-08, 02:20 AM
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bikesdirect vs iron horse, which one is better ?

I'm considering bikesdirect and performance bikes, and bikesdirect seems to have way too much inflated prices. So, just to take an example, how would the follwoing two bikes compare ?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=3050
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tom_comp08.htm

I also have a performance bike store in my city, so thats an added bonus, with their free lifetime tuneups
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Well perhaps you could read the spec sheets?
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Well perhaps you could read the spec sheets?
I'm a bit unfamiliar with the components, hence my query here to the more knowledgeable folks
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Some great deals on IronHorse bikes here........www.rscycle.com
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Originally Posted by wearetheborg
I'm considering bikesdirect and performance bikes, and bikesdirect seems to have way too much inflated prices. So, just to take an example, how would the follwoing two bikes compare ?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=3050
and
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tom_comp08.htm

I also have a performance bike store in my city, so thats an added bonus, with their free lifetime tuneups
Specs seem close to me
and the bike at performance will cost you about $100 more; unless you catch a promotion from them
but you get free tune-ups which is nice if you do not do your own work
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The drivetrain is really odd for the Ironhorse.
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The one you can get from your LOCAL BIKE SHOP. Both are disqualified.
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Originally Posted by BearSquirrel
The one you can get from your LOCAL BIKE SHOP. Both are disqualified.
explain please.
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