Originally Posted by
obikanobis
Well I am just starting to get into the road cycling , and I am looking to get a pretty decent bike and can really use some direction in my decision and I figured I would come to the pro's
.. SO im looking for a nice road bike my max spending limit is 700$$$ I have found some pretty good deals online and I know one important thing is bike size I am 6ft 228lbs I figured I would go to the bike shop find out my size and then I would be able to get that size online for cheaper ... I have been looking at a few bikes from bikes-direct in the 700 dollar range but I just dont know if this is a good value I have been looking at the following bikes
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...d_record_x.htm
it may be a horrible bike I really dont know much so dont make fun lol im a newbie but really am looking to do some hardcore runs 55- 110 miles I am in really really good shape just need to build up my endurance ... so please guys if you can throw me a bone here
thanks a lot in advance
Obi
Here is the problem with being fitted at a bike shop just to buy elsewhere. All bike frames are different and you cannot base your deicision for one frames size off of another, differently branded sized frame. That MotoBecane you linked to is a nice bike for 600 bucks. You are not really gonna find much that compares to it brand new in that price range. I bought my bike off craigslist only used a couple of times. I paid less than 400 for virtually an unused Allez.
Welcome to the bike forums, but I would do some more independent research on what stuff FEELS better to you. Bike shops are a great place to size a bike, if you are going to buy it there. Otherwise, use sizing charts and you will most likely fall into the (Large) frame category on MOST manufacturers.