Originally Posted by
noise boy
If you get an entry level bike 1150 is a reasonable number to get out the door with. Try and swing a package, bike, shoes, pedals, patch kit and inflater, tube, bottles & cages, a pair of shorts & and a jersey for 1150 out the door, you should be able to swing that with a reasonable shop.
Remind me not to take you along when car shopping.
I walked out the door with my first new road bike for $450. They also threw in a tube and patch kit. Also, sometimes it is best to do research on the accessories rather than tossing in unknown products into a package deal.