Originally Posted by
ninniku
Budget is sort of a quantum thing, you know? Hard to tell until it's directly observed going into a cash register.
That's not true. Budget is a strictly measurable quantity. Heehee. I would love to see you explain about the uncertainty principle to LBS people (and promptly get kicked in your back-side).
Most LBS in Tokyo will tell you to be prepared to pay about 3 months worth of commuting cost to by any bike (if you are buying for commuting + exercise). I am thinking 600-800 Yen per day (go and back) * 25 days per month * 3 month = 45,000 - 60,000 Yen. So you start with that.
I see ...
- Kona
- Riteway
- Schwinn
- Marin
- Fuji (Feather/Classic)
- SE (Cheapest one is trashy)
- Mongoose
- KHS
- Jamis
- Felt
- Progressive
- Bianchi
http://www.cycle-yoshida.com/bicycle...ingle_menu.htm
http://www.qbei.jp/category/1_231_303/
I kinda like the looks of Progressive bikes, but I don't know how they perform. ... So now the sizing ...