Under $500 Bike
07-24-09, 10:10 AM
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Under $500 Bike
Well I'm going to USC (a biking campus) this year, and I'm looking to get a new bike. I was looking for a bike with shocks that are air controlled (not springs), disc breaks (not normal tire clamps), and a good build quality. Could anyone suggest me one under $500?
-thanks!
-thanks!
07-24-09, 10:42 AM
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Regardless of where this question should be posted....
Which is the greater priority? Having a bike with that kind of equipment or a bike for that price? If you want that gear, go to a bike shop. If you want it for under $500, check craigslist
Which is the greater priority? Having a bike with that kind of equipment or a bike for that price? If you want that gear, go to a bike shop. If you want it for under $500, check craigslist
07-24-09, 11:27 AM
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I wouldn't get anything too nice. There are a lot of bike thieves in that area and they're the risk taking kind (as if stealing isn't risky). I know some people that live right next to USC and the thieves have broken into their homes just for their bikes :O
07-24-09, 11:47 AM
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You will probably get more useful advice for your situation (and fewer insults) if you ask your question in the commuting forum. Good luck in school.
07-24-09, 11:50 AM
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1. get something cheap on CL for free or under $20
2. use it until it gets stolen
3. ??!??!?
4. make money
5. repeat at step 1
07-24-09, 03:09 PM
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the bicycle bandits?! I hope they don't make their way east!
07-24-09, 03:13 PM
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yeah i wouldn't be surprised if you were riding in proximity to USC on a $500 and someone stops you and takes it by force.
south central L.A. = nono
south central L.A. = nono
07-24-09, 03:42 PM
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Come on, you're going to the University of Spoiled Children.
You need to up the budget.
You need to up the budget.
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07-24-09, 04:07 PM
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You might as well one up everyone.
Or you could probably go with a Hybrid. Look at Trek FX or Specialized Sirrus series bikes.
