I am in the market for a bike , after some research I know for sure not to buy a Vilano or any bike from bikesdirect.com . But I found this bike , only $499 , I did not find a lot of information , what do you guys think ? is going to be my 1st road bike.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0052_543054_-1
NEW Nashbar AL-1 Road Bike
FRAME: Alloy Road, replaceable hangers and double water bottle mounts
FORK: Standard 1 1/8" steerer, Alloy legs and CroMo steerer
HEADSET: Integrated, drop in
CRANKSET: Prowheel 52/42/30 Triple, Size 48: 170mm, 51-57cm: 172.5mm, 60: 175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET: Square-Taper
SHIFTERS: Shimano ST-3503
LEVERS: Shimano ST-3503
HANDLEBAR: Alloy 31.8 clamp, Sizes: 48: 400W, 51/54/57: 420W, 60: 440W
STEM: Alloy Threadless, Adjustable Height, Sizes: 48cm: 95mm, 51-57cm: 110mm, 60cm: 125mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR: SHIMANO FD-2303
REAR DERAILLEUR: SHIMANO RD-3500, SORA GS
CASSETTE: SHIMANO CS-HG50 9-speed, 12/25 T
BRAKES: Tektro R312
WHEELSET: Rims: Alex A-350, 700c, Hubs: Formula QR
TIRES: KENDA K1081 700x23c, wire bead
PEDALS: Wellgo LU-908 Silver body & cage
SEATPOST: SP-700, Size: 27.2*300
SADDLE: Velo, satin steel rails
CHAIN: KMC 9-speed, 114 links
GRIPS/TAPE: Velo EVA tape
RACK MOUNTS: Yes
