Saw this on ebay https://cgi.ebay.com/2007-NEW-ROAD-RA...QQcmdZViewItem

great price but is it good quality? I am looking for an inexpensive road bike that will hold up to several years of riding (not racing, just casual riding) and was wondering if anyone had any comments on this bike? Also, is it a bike that I could upgrade later to say Tiagra or 105 (is it worth the upgrade when I'm ready?)? Any other comments on this bike will be appreciated.

Whoa just checked it out more only 7 speeds with stem shifters would this frame be worth an immediate upgrade to sora or tiagra?

I don't believe it NEEDS an up-grade really,2200 is the newest fitness level. Ride it ''till you decide you actually need better components. More-over the virtues and non-virtues of those on the bike. You may be surprised as far as what ends-up being acceptable and what's not. I spoke to a man that sells KHS bikes, he said the 2200 shifts quite well better than more costly entry-level stuff did 4 years ago. It's a flat-bar, only so much you get out of 'em. When and IF you determine what you need that's better, a better bike is in order. The Dawes seem OK and from a practical standpoint, up-grading is costly, more than a bike. A bikes frame is around 10-15% of it's sum-total value on sub-one thousand dollar bikes. I've not read any neg, feed-back on Dawes, not one word.

Is this your first road bike? These bikes are produced under a company called Cycle Spectrum that owns Dawes, Motobecane, Windsor and Mercier names. Not the original company's but the branding names. As well they are responsible for Fuji Bikes (correct me if I am wrong anyone). Anyways they are all mail order bikes, exception Fuji. Unless you are close to a one of their retail shops. I would suggest definately knowing what you are getting into since your bike fit and geometry are definately most important when selecting a bike. Check the Cycle Spectrum website: https://www.cyclespectrum.com/locations.html . There might be a retail near you to at least try fit. If you want to deal with the company itself go to: https://www.bikesdirect.com . That is the company itself. At least looking there vs. Ebay you can look at some more selection. I personally own a Motobecane and am happy with it. Do a search on here for bikes direct or bikesdirect and you will find a lot of threads on the bikes. The overall reviews are that you are not going to find more bang for the buck as far as components go unless buying used. I personally wouldn't spend the money on that bike with it's components. I'd buy used on craigslist. There is a lot of nice bikes that bikesdirect sells but I'd stay away from a road bike that you can purchase for $199. And the only reason is that you are going to want something better. You might as well wait a week or two and spend an extra $200 and get something entry level with Sora components. Also remember if you go to their website you get free shipping.

Sorry to say, that bike is substantially way under entry level...as in crap. For 2 bills and some patience, you can find a damn good used Allez, Trek 1000, or similar on eBay or Craigslist with components that will last you many years. Don't waste your money as this is not really a bike to upgrade...it's a disposable bike. If you're set on new, save your money and hit a performance bike shop super sale. List price of $495...right, but they sell it for $199...what BS. They hyper inflate their list price (they set the list price) and drag in customers who think it's the same equivelent bike price wise as what is at a reputable bike shop...far from it.

Thanks jimx200 and jmarkley710 that is pretty much my impression too... just wanted to double check

2003 Trek 1000 on ebay in good cond...good choice?

That or 04 Jamis Satellite?

I would rather ride an old Centurion with 105 or 600 downtube shifters... and you can find them on Ebay or CL for not a ton of money.


This bike is better equipped:
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt1000.htm

but a lot more dough. I saw a similar bike at Wal-Mart (GMC Denali Pro) for $330.

search oodle.com for a used bike

I have some questions about this bike, specifically the frame, so I'm bumping this thread rather than start a new one.

Is there any way to see a geometry chart? There are plenty of images in this auction, but I'm seeing what appears to be different chainstay lengths on two of the frames. The auction's link to the site shows the bike with relatively long chainstays and what appears to be long-reach brakes, so I'm asking if that's the case with this bike. Anyone here with a 56cm, please chime in with top tube length and head tube length. How big a tire can this bike fit? Thanks!

i have had the bike for about 5 months, and recently bought another to replace it. this bike is HEAVY, i would say over 25lbs at least, maybe near 30.

it comes with a 200cx25 tire, i havnt tried anything else on there, the rims are alex dc19, but i havnt found much on them. the shifting system is pole system, NOT brifters, and the derailers are shimano sis, which i dont feel are well suited for sustained rides. i have had to adjust them probably over 20 times since i have owned the bike.

i actually own a 56 cm, so here are ROUGh measurements- toptube around 21.5" i dont know what you mean by head tube though, if its the tube that runs between the top tube and downtube, then thats 5.5"...

im still not too too familiar with the different parts of the bike, so pm with any more specific details on the bike you would like.

overall, for 200 bucks, its not a bad starter, but dont think you are getting a whole lot of bang for your buck either.

They are not responsible for Fuji.

BD makes good bikes, probably not a good bike for your first bike, though.

Thanks a bunch for responding. I'm mainly interested in the frame for a project. Let me ask you this: What's the biggest tire you think you could use? Can you tell whether the bike has short reach or long-reach brakes (I don't mean to be insulting, it's just that a lot of people don't always know what's on their bikes)?

Also, I hate to be bothersome, but if you have any images of the bike, I'd like to see them.

To add to what ElJamoquio said, Fuji is owned by ASI, which also owns SE and now Kestrel. Cycle Spectrum is a Fuji dealer.