Originally Posted by
TrojanHorse
OK, maybe buying used works for you but does it work for your wife?
A totally under-rated factor in new bike purchasing is the wow-factor. Is she enamored enough to want to ride it all the time or will it sit in the garage? Women shop differently from men - don't under value her (maybe unspoken) wants and needs.
Buying new is not a big factor to her. She likes the idea of getting a carbon frame bike but is unwilling to spend the money to buy a new one.