Bike for GF !! Need some suggestions.
11-05-13, 05:58 PM
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Bike for GF !! Need some suggestions.
Girlfriend wants a bike so we can ride together, her words " I dont want a beach cruiser or nothing to girly I want something so I can keeep up with you " LOL!!! So now Im on search for a nice bike, it need to have drops as she dont like risers " too girly" need it on a 48 49 size, Max proce of 400.00 maybe a little less as she will only be using it on weekends. any suggestions ???
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PS. do not dare say KILO TT !!! lol!!!!!!!!!!
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PS. do not dare say KILO TT !!! lol!!!!!!!!!!
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I wont say it, I'll type it. #kilott or maybe motobecane messenger? If neither of those, if just keep an eye on craigslist and wait for a deal to pop up.
Also maybe wait a bit for the end of the year specials when they try to dump last years bikes ?
Also maybe wait a bit for the end of the year specials when they try to dump last years bikes ?
11-05-13, 08:05 PM
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11-05-13, 08:23 PM
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Do you want the best deal fixed-gear for less than $400 dollars or do you want something different than a Kilo TT? These are not compatible.
11-05-13, 09:53 PM
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So far i have the Motobecane messenger and a retrospect in mind, less than 400 which is great as she wont be using it daily . we are going to LBC this weekend to ck them out .
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There are no Motobecane messengers at your LBS, unless they are used. Why would it be okay and the Kilo not? Why on earth are you considering the retrospec at all? You would be better off with a State. If you aren't going to take our advice why did you ask?
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I am doing reserach doesnt mean im buying any of the above mentioned , just checking those out and comparing, I know the Moto is not at LBS its just another option .
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You've eliminated one of the best options without any explanation. If you could add more details to say why the Kilo isn't a good option we might be able to help you more.
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I ve decided to go with a smaller budget as she wont be using it all the time, if she would use the same size as me then I would get something better so i could ride it when shes not around .
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He doesn't want to shell a few extra bucks to get his girl (for now) something decent worth riding. Stand-up dude.
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