First Road BIke!!!!!!!!!!!!NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!
06-15-08, 05:44 PM
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First Road BIke!!!!!!!!!!!!NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys, I am looking to buy a good road bike for 800 dollars or less (less is better). I went to my local bike shop and they recommended the 2008 Scott speedster s60. They would sell it to me for $650.00 and throw in 4 free maintenance check ups. I have done research on it but i couldn't find too much info. ( or i did but being new to road bikes, didn't completely know what was good) I also took the bike out for a spin at the bike store and it felt very good to me and comfortable. If you know anything about this bike please comment or if you have recommendations. THANKS
06-15-08, 05:52 PM
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Scott makes fine bikes, but from the looks of it, the S60 has all 2200 components... which is pretty low on the component scaling... for $800 you should be able to have tiagra or sora/tiagra mix... $650 seems pretty pricey for a bike with only 2200 parts..
For that pricing, I would try out some Jamis bikes, the Ventura Sport and Ventura Comp are nice bikes.
For that pricing, I would try out some Jamis bikes, the Ventura Sport and Ventura Comp are nice bikes.
06-15-08, 06:00 PM
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thanks
the ventura comp looks like a nice one. Maybe my bike shop has it or ill check out another local bike shop jamis distributor. THANKS I am still taking suggestions, anyone else
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"4 free maintenance check ups"
WWIW my LBS gives those for free as long as you own the bike, so don't consider this much of a selling point.
WWIW my LBS gives those for free as long as you own the bike, so don't consider this much of a selling point.
06-15-08, 09:41 PM
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I've been had! I only got one free tune-up, and the offer is only good until September 4...
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