First Road Bike.
06-07-10, 11:00 PM
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First Road Bike.
Hi All,
I'm new to bikeforums and am seeking some advice. I intend to buy a road bike within the next couple weeks. I will buy something used for about $500. I have a close friend at my disposal who is very knowledgeable and will make sure I find a good bike, but I am seeking more opinions. Over time I intend to replace parts on the bike as I learn more. So with that in mind, could anyone offer any general advice on what to look out for? I will stick with the frame that I purchase, so that is probably most important. So I would like to have a frame that is both lightweight and convenient/versatile when swapping parts.
Thanks a lot
I'm new to bikeforums and am seeking some advice. I intend to buy a road bike within the next couple weeks. I will buy something used for about $500. I have a close friend at my disposal who is very knowledgeable and will make sure I find a good bike, but I am seeking more opinions. Over time I intend to replace parts on the bike as I learn more. So with that in mind, could anyone offer any general advice on what to look out for? I will stick with the frame that I purchase, so that is probably most important. So I would like to have a frame that is both lightweight and convenient/versatile when swapping parts.
Thanks a lot
06-07-10, 11:13 PM
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Spend more and get a bike where you don't have to change/replace/upgrade every single part on the bike, including the frame.
Also make sure the bike fits you.
Also make sure the bike fits you.
06-08-10, 01:30 AM
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06-08-10, 01:46 AM
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Take a look online for new bike and assemble it with your friend ...
24 Spd Road Bike 2010 Motobecane Record $549.99
Shimano 2200/Sora, Double Butted AL Frame, Carbon Fork, AeroRim Wheels
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...e_record_x.htm
Take a look online for new bike and assemble it with your friend ...
24 Spd Road Bike 2010 Motobecane Record $549.99
Shimano 2200/Sora, Double Butted AL Frame, Carbon Fork, AeroRim Wheels
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...e_record_x.htm
06-08-10, 08:04 AM
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Hi All,
I'm new to bikeforums and am seeking some advice. I intend to buy a road bike within the next couple weeks. I will buy something used for about $500. I have a close friend at my disposal who is very knowledgeable and will make sure I find a good bike, but I am seeking more opinions. Over time I intend to replace parts on the bike as I learn more. So with that in mind, could anyone offer any general advice on what to look out for? I will stick with the frame that I purchase, so that is probably most important. So I would like to have a frame that is both lightweight and convenient/versatile when swapping parts.
Thanks a lot
I'm new to bikeforums and am seeking some advice. I intend to buy a road bike within the next couple weeks. I will buy something used for about $500. I have a close friend at my disposal who is very knowledgeable and will make sure I find a good bike, but I am seeking more opinions. Over time I intend to replace parts on the bike as I learn more. So with that in mind, could anyone offer any general advice on what to look out for? I will stick with the frame that I purchase, so that is probably most important. So I would like to have a frame that is both lightweight and convenient/versatile when swapping parts.
Thanks a lot
