Help me decide....old or new-ish?
10-12-11 | 04:31 PM
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Help me decide....old or new-ish?
I'm looking for an affordable commuter. Here's my options:
1. A Jamis Quest in pretty good shape. $140
2. A Raleigh Technium in good shape. $130
3 A 2010 Specialized Allez steel, barely ridden. $425
Obviously, I'd love a new bike but is it worth the $300 extra to have a new steel bike that is basically mimicking old steel bikes? I think I'd be paying $300 for mid-level new components. True or no?
1. A Jamis Quest in pretty good shape. $140
2. A Raleigh Technium in good shape. $130
3 A 2010 Specialized Allez steel, barely ridden. $425
Obviously, I'd love a new bike but is it worth the $300 extra to have a new steel bike that is basically mimicking old steel bikes? I think I'd be paying $300 for mid-level new components. True or no?
10-12-11 | 04:36 PM
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That jamis looks kind of badass, just sayin... Be easy to put brifters on that, F the Allez!
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10-12-11 | 04:36 PM
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you can commute on anything.
if you want the most affordable, get a mountain bike.
upgrades:
slick tires.
cheap rack.
cheap panniers.
you should be able to get all of that for $100 with a little patience.
if you want the most affordable, get a mountain bike.
upgrades:
slick tires.
cheap rack.
cheap panniers.
you should be able to get all of that for $100 with a little patience.
10-13-11 | 03:44 AM
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Don't know much about the Jamis. I would stay away from the Raleigh. And the Specialized will probably offer a really great ride quality, depending on model and condition.
My regular ride is a Specialized that I call my Junker II. The bicycle, though banged up and fitted with less than perfect components, is a joy to ride. In fact, I can't believe how nice the ride quality is for such a junked up bike...
My regular ride is a Specialized that I call my Junker II. The bicycle, though banged up and fitted with less than perfect components, is a joy to ride. In fact, I can't believe how nice the ride quality is for such a junked up bike...
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