Your first road bike
11-18-05, 08:25 PM
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Your first road bike
what was your first road bike starting out? how much did you spend?
11-18-05, 08:31 PM
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1994 Cannondale R400 $800.
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WOuld you think it's better to start with an expansive quality bike if u start or start with a pos and upgrade?
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2005 Cannondale R900, around $1,600 not counting all the other accessories.
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11-18-05, 08:37 PM
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2004 Bianchi Brava, 650$
I think its a 1999 that was never ridden though, and was fixed up. Its a good bike. Good starter.
I think its a 1999 that was never ridden though, and was fixed up. Its a good bike. Good starter.
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11-18-05, 08:37 PM
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Schwinn Traveler - initial investment $5.
-- till I replaced virtually everything on it. All said, still probably < $250
-- till I replaced virtually everything on it. All said, still probably < $250
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2005 Giant OCR1. I paid about $1000 bucks + 75 for a new seat.
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'04 Specialized Roubaix Comp 27
Spent lots. My sister said she was shocked since she always thought of me as being really stingy.
Spent lots. My sister said she was shocked since she always thought of me as being really stingy.
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After a Schwinn, it was a Raleigh Super Course/w Campag Record. Bought from a musty old-style pro shop, and had the gruppo upgraded. The SC frame was nothing special (3rd rung, I believe) but was made with Reynolds 531, or at least the front triangle was.
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Originally Posted by AchiLLe..s
what was your first road bike starting out? how much did you spend?
11-18-05, 08:48 PM
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Motobecane Super Mirage, about $200 in the mid-70s. It was stolen in 1979. I replaced it with a Motobecane Grand Touring for $285.
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1971 Bottechia - purchased brand new for $149. What a difference 34 years make . . .
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11-18-05, 09:06 PM
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1981 Motobecane Grand Touring - $380
My friends thought I had lost my mind.
I still have the bike. No idea where those friends are now.
My friends thought I had lost my mind.
I still have the bike. No idea where those friends are now.
11-18-05, 09:17 PM
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A Huffy 18spd. This was in the early 80s and I have no idea what it cost. Probably not much judging by how long it lasted.
My next bike was a gorgeous 1970s Motobecane Le Champion with Campy Nouvo Record, sewups and a nice Brooks saddle. I borrowed $500 from my Mom to buy it used and paid her back every penny. I loved that bike and was heartbroken when it was stolen from my garage shortly after moving to Los Angeles. The frame was painted a champagne color with a gold accent around the lugs. The bike fit me perfectly and I loved riding it.
My next bike was a gorgeous 1970s Motobecane Le Champion with Campy Nouvo Record, sewups and a nice Brooks saddle. I borrowed $500 from my Mom to buy it used and paid her back every penny. I loved that bike and was heartbroken when it was stolen from my garage shortly after moving to Los Angeles. The frame was painted a champagne color with a gold accent around the lugs. The bike fit me perfectly and I loved riding it.
11-18-05, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mstrae
A Nishiki. About $400. Do they still make those? It was a great bike at the time.
11-18-05, 09:24 PM
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1984 or so Raleigh Rampar then I moved up to a 1978 Trek 530. That Trek was an awesome touring bike. Wish I had it back.
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1973 Raleigh Super Course.. about $150.. bought one on ebay this year that was same color, paid $245 with shipping.. not bad 32 years later.. For my retirement, I will keep my Sevens for 30+ years and get double for them then.. 
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1973 Raleigh Super Course.. about $150.. bought one on ebay this year that was same color, paid $245 with shipping.. not bad for 32 years later.
For my retirement, I will keep my Sevens for 30+ years and get double for them then.
For my retirement, I will keep my Sevens for 30+ years and get double for them then.
11-18-05, 10:58 PM
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1986 Centurion Ironman (Dave Scott) - Red, 54 cm. Tange tubes. First year with the Shimano 600 SIS gear. Dia Compe brakes, Wolber rims. I think it was about $650.
Sweet ride. I still ride it once in awhile in the winter.
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Sweet ride. I still ride it once in awhile in the winter.
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11-18-05, 11:05 PM
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Early 70's Schwinn Continental. Bright red with chrome fenders. I paid $110 for it, new.
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The farthest back I can remember is my $180 1979 Schwinn LeTour IV and the only reason I remember that one is because I still own it. In fact it is here in the living room with me as I type, not more than 4 feet away
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