Originally Posted by
Lanceoldstrong
From your earlier, "should I buy it?" post, I know you got a good deal and did not over pay.
Shimano Sora derailleurs with Tektro brakes is a decent component set, especially compared to the other bikes you were considering.
The Continental Gatorskins are very good tires and you got a speedometer as part of the deal.
Your bike purchase is the exact reason so many people here on BF preach to never buy a brand new bottom of the barrel, big box store bike.
(Think: Target, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Sports Authority etc.)
The BF consensus is always to find a way better used bike on Craigslist, always suggesting to look to spend about exactly what you paid.
The commonly held wisdom is you get a way better bike buying a decent used bike, and you did just that.
You did good.
Have fun, catch the cycling bug, and keep us posted on your adventures.
Thank you for following up with my posts, your reply is actually really comforting as I wasn't quite sure the actual bike I bought was still a good deal.
I was contemplating buying brand new from one of those retailers until I came upon this forum, everyone here has been extremely helpful especially towards a noobie such as myself.