Originally Posted by tranzformer
I am a runner but I am beginning to feel the effects on my body and want to move to biking. I need some help picking out a bike and have narrowed it down to two bikes. I am 23, 170-175 and 5'11. I want to ride between 400-500 miles a month. If you guys need any more info let me know. I would greatly appreciate your help/advice.
You might have a sizing issue with IBEX as the only Team Pro left is a 60cm frame. That might be too large for you.
I agree with some of the previous posts about the importance of sizing, service, and the advice you would get from a LBS. For example...I just purchased a Lemond Sarthe from my local LBS...on my first ride there was a loud squeak from the rear wheel...I rode it right over to the shop and it turned out that the cassette was not tight enough. It would have taken be several hours to figure that out myself as a neophyte.
Those online deals are really tempting, but as a new rider you would be well advised to at very least visit your local LBS!! Don't underestimate the importance of a GOOD LBS to provide service and advice to you as a newer rider.