Down to 2 bikes....I need your opinion
11-04-08, 07:51 AM
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Down to 2 bikes....I need your opinion
OK...buying a bike for my girlfriend. I just purchased a 2005 Trek 1000 for $300. The bike has a good bit of miles on it but is in great condition minus bald tires and worn down bar tape. Here's the bike:
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1000&Type=bike
I also just found a 2006 Specialized Dolce that I can get for $340. This bike only has 400 miles on it and is in great shape. Here is the bike: https://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/903772182.html
Here are the specs: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1818&Type=bike
I was thinking about turning around and selling the Trek for a little more than $300...turn a profit....then buy the Specialized. What do you think I should do?
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1000&Type=bike
I also just found a 2006 Specialized Dolce that I can get for $340. This bike only has 400 miles on it and is in great shape. Here is the bike: https://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/903772182.html
Here are the specs: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1818&Type=bike
I was thinking about turning around and selling the Trek for a little more than $300...turn a profit....then buy the Specialized. What do you think I should do?
11-04-08, 08:34 AM
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Pretty much a wash...go with the one that fits better first and the prettier one second.
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Good one.
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I have a Specialized Dolce and love it...but that doesn't mean your girlfriend will feel the same. Comfort is such a subjective thing. Both bikes are equally nice for the money.
The best thing is to have her try the Dolce and see which one fits her best, as someone else suggested.
The best thing is to have her try the Dolce and see which one fits her best, as someone else suggested.
