Originally Posted by
Hatred
Well price is somewhat of an object, I started this venture looking to only spend $500, but with the more research I have done I was more comfortable moving that up to $700. There isn't much at the $700 price range, so it gets bumped up to the $800-$1,000 range.
The Sirrus I rode was the Sirrus Comp which is a step up from the Elite, but I absolutely hated how it shifted thru the gears, it even missed gears twice. Which to me just shouldn't be happening on a $1,200 bike that is brand new.
Just not sure I am ready to break the $1,000 threshold on a bike.
Will definately let you know what route I go, I am getting my bike on friday come hell or high water.
Thanks for all the help.
OK, here is the thing. For the sort of bike you are talking about, a sturdy, versatile bike, you can find a decent, if somewhat entry level bike for around $500 retail. $800 gets you a better bike, and $1,200 gets you a better bike, and so on, up to, IMO, about $1,800. (if you are talking dual suspension mountain bikes, or road race bikes, obviously you can spend a lot more for better performance).
So you need to decide on your budget and stay within it.