Originally Posted by
mtnroadie
There won't be much difference in price, from one brand to the next. For under $1000 you'll get an aluminum frame with entry level components. For $1200-$1300 you can get 105 components, which a lot of people would say is the "best bang for the buck" so to speak. I would suggest going to your local bike shop and getting fitted
I agree with the go to a bike shop idea, but I read a thread a few days ago about a man who bought a $500 Shimano 105 bike from Walmart. I know it would probably be a stupid idea from the service and fitting point of view, but it is a cheap bike with great components, especially for a beginner. And tuneups for derailleurs and stuff like that at my local bike shop are like $15. It's hard to beat the price, but it's your decision if you want to take the chance with a walmart bike.
Bike:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Corsa-FA-L...d-Bike/5751042
If you go to the store and try out the fit and you like it, you can get it online through Bing Cashback for 20% off, which then puts the price down to only $400
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http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...rigger+walmart