Originally Posted by nomo4me
You know, if it's a difference between riding or not riding for a month get the WM bike at $89 or whatever and just goodwill it when you leave for BT.
The seat will hurt like hell, the shifting will be *****e, it may even make your knees hurt after a 25 minute ride. But it will certainly give you the painful perspective that will guide you to purchase a higher quality bike when you get done with BT.
Just find a way to ride for the next 30 days, that's the important thing
I agree, and I may just give the bike to my g/f's brother.. *shrug* Im going to buy a nice expensive squisy gel seat pad anyway (and then just save it for my later bikes) but yeah it wont be complete agony for only a month..
i WILL return after BMT and start reading up more and preparing for my new bike Until then i am going to just read up, and educate myself prior to purchasing a bike/parts.. I wish there were a chart that said "this is the best rear-de, this is the best tires, this is the best drop bars".. etc.. that way I can just figure out what it is that I need.. so far all i know is one of the best components are Dura Ace.. *shrug*