Originally Posted by bakhurts
you can get a good 800bike.
no one said you can't. But too many people either love the sport and want a bike twice that price or they do it too rarely to warrant $800. If he wants an $800 bike now, then cool... plenty of good rides out there that'll last for years.
Originally Posted by bakhurts
sell the panasonic and add what you get to your budget. There is inevitably a bike that you love that is just out of your budget.
nah, I doubt he'll get much for the panasonic and if it works for him, he should keep it as a back-up/commuter/beater.
flyingscot, congrats on your ride. Seems like that bike is the best value for a new rider.