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06-23-11, 04:01 PM
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Hey Fellow Bikers:
At least I hope to be soon. I live in central Virginia and have discovered a new passion - biking. I am hoping to find a few events to attend this summer/fall. So far I have found 9 that I would like to participate in but first need to get the bike. I am torn currently between a 7.3 FX and 7.6 FX. There is only about $150 difference. I am more concerned about what is the right bike than the dollars. The 7.3 is local and the 7.6 is a closeout at a shop about an hour and half away. That said I worry a little that support will be a little more difficult. Any advice on bike events or purchases will be appreciated.
Thanks,
John
At least I hope to be soon. I live in central Virginia and have discovered a new passion - biking. I am hoping to find a few events to attend this summer/fall. So far I have found 9 that I would like to participate in but first need to get the bike. I am torn currently between a 7.3 FX and 7.6 FX. There is only about $150 difference. I am more concerned about what is the right bike than the dollars. The 7.3 is local and the 7.6 is a closeout at a shop about an hour and half away. That said I worry a little that support will be a little more difficult. Any advice on bike events or purchases will be appreciated.
Thanks,
John
06-23-11, 04:42 PM
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Hi John,
Get the bike from a friendly shop.
They will be quick help for questions, adjustments, and warranty repairs.
Get the bike from a friendly shop.
They will be quick help for questions, adjustments, and warranty repairs.
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06-23-11, 07:09 PM
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Hey John,
Welcome! Sorry I don't have any advise but wanted to say hey.
Welcome! Sorry I don't have any advise but wanted to say hey.
06-23-11, 07:48 PM
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Howdy and welcome to the forums! I would ride both see which you like best and purchase it. If the bike you get happens to be at a shop you like then its bonus, if not you can make friends closer to home and shop around for the support services you like best.
