Originally Posted by lzampogna
I saw the bike below on e bay for 369 plus 40 for shipping. I am new to MB ing and would like some advice.
I am hooked already.........................
WindsorBicycles.com
The Windsor CLIFF 4500 has a custom drawn 7005/6061 mix Full Aluminum Frame including integrated bike
I couldn't even find it on E-bay but in general, unless you are already knowledgable about bicycles (maybe you are are road rider), I would suggest you stay away from buy bicycles on-line...even new ones. Bicycles must be adjusted from time to time but if you buy on-line who's going to do it for you? Your local bike shop? If something breaks, who are you going to take it to for warranty work? Your local bike shop? What if something doesn't fit right and you need a new stem or a new saddle or seatpost? Who's going to help you? Your local bike shop? You would be asking a lot of someone who hasn't made any money off you.
Also, how do you know if the bike fits you? How do you know how the bike rides? Looking at pictures on-line doesn't tell you a lot. Sure the bike above might be the ride of the century but then again it could be a dog. You won't know until you get it and then it will be too late.
Your local bikeshop is more then just a place to buy a bike. They have lots of information on riding and can hook you up with other riders. They can fix the bike and if something goes wrong, they are your connection to the manufacturer. You may pay more (and I'm not convinced that the above bike is that great, it certainly isn't a $1000 bike) but you get more.