Help with a limited budget
05-23-08, 03:28 PM
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Help with a limited budget
Hi,
I have been riding a GMC Denali for almost a year now and I would like to start racing in college next year. I have 1000 USD for a new bike and gear. I am not sure what to get and how much I should spend on the bike alone. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Daniel
I have been riding a GMC Denali for almost a year now and I would like to start racing in college next year. I have 1000 USD for a new bike and gear. I am not sure what to get and how much I should spend on the bike alone. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Daniel
05-23-08, 03:35 PM
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Get a used Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, etc.
Shop around and be patient.
Good luck.
Slackerprince
Shop around and be patient.
Good luck.
Slackerprince
05-23-08, 04:19 PM
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At the risk of inciting a riot, if you can do your own wrenching, you could get one of these from bikesdirect for about $800, and have enough left over for a jersey and some socks. Maybe a shoe or two.
Used would probably be as good or better--at least you could ride it beforehand and see if it fits. Also, the Mercier has a triple and a couple other items that will get chuckles from fellow racers.
Used would probably be as good or better--at least you could ride it beforehand and see if it fits. Also, the Mercier has a triple and a couple other items that will get chuckles from fellow racers.
05-23-08, 04:20 PM
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Used off CL can be great if you have bike knowledge and live in a fairly big metropolitan area.
Otherwise, I like BD.
Otherwise, I like BD.
