Originally Posted by
ShadowGray
From what it seems like you're looking at high-end road bikes; if this is your first road bike, I would not go that high... settle for the range of $500-$1000. This way you know what you're getting into without dropping an insane amount of money, especially for differences that you may not notice at first.
Meh. Test ride.
One person's "insane" is another person's enthusiasm. A $500 bike may introduce you to cycling, but it doesn't let you know what you're getting into with a $1500 bike.
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