KHS Flite 220 vs Salsa Casseroll Single
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KHS Flite 220 vs Salsa Casseroll Single
Hello, all. I am looking to get my first adult bike, which would be my first bike since early childhood, and I was hoping you could help me decide between these two. I am in my early 20s, around 5'6 to 5'8 (don't quite recall), in not-so-terrible shape, and weigh ~130 lbs. I am a fairly inexperienced rider, as I have never ridden in traffic before.
My primary purpose for wanting to get a bicycle is for commuting - I haven't worked it out precisely, but I would estimate 13-16 miles a day during the week, and recreational riding on the weekend with a friend. There is one steep hill on my way to school, but road conditions are otherwise mostly flat but crappy in my immediate area. I hope to complete a century one day. Hopefully, with proper preparation and conditioning, I would be able to ride year round as my primary mode of transportation.
With that being said, my budget is pretty limited and I am trying to get the most value and longevity possible. I know it comes at a premium, but I think the additional support and security of purchasing from a LBS would be necessary for me to feel comfortable investing this much money into a brand new endeavor. Enough pretext, I suppose...
https://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_220_10.htm
https://bicyclehabitat.com/product/sa...le-69438-1.htm
These are the two rides I am leaning towards. The KHS is from an awesome shop. The staff, despite hearing my budget concerns, treated me with the utmost courtesy and consideration. I felt very at ease asking questions there. I would feel comfortable spending my money there, thanks to their "life long customer" attitude.
The Salsa is from a shop I have not yet had the chance to visit, but comes recommended by a friend and triathlete. I noticed that the Salsa doesn't come with pedals.
I was initially hoping to find something in the $300-$400 price range, but it quickly sunk in that that is pretty much unfeasible when dealing with bike shops. At least in the case of the half a dozen that I have been to.
EDIT: Either way, I intend to install front and rear fenders, rear rack, lights, reflects, and a bell (required by law in NYC).
My primary purpose for wanting to get a bicycle is for commuting - I haven't worked it out precisely, but I would estimate 13-16 miles a day during the week, and recreational riding on the weekend with a friend. There is one steep hill on my way to school, but road conditions are otherwise mostly flat but crappy in my immediate area. I hope to complete a century one day. Hopefully, with proper preparation and conditioning, I would be able to ride year round as my primary mode of transportation.
With that being said, my budget is pretty limited and I am trying to get the most value and longevity possible. I know it comes at a premium, but I think the additional support and security of purchasing from a LBS would be necessary for me to feel comfortable investing this much money into a brand new endeavor. Enough pretext, I suppose...
https://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_220_10.htm
https://bicyclehabitat.com/product/sa...le-69438-1.htm
These are the two rides I am leaning towards. The KHS is from an awesome shop. The staff, despite hearing my budget concerns, treated me with the utmost courtesy and consideration. I felt very at ease asking questions there. I would feel comfortable spending my money there, thanks to their "life long customer" attitude.
The Salsa is from a shop I have not yet had the chance to visit, but comes recommended by a friend and triathlete. I noticed that the Salsa doesn't come with pedals.
I was initially hoping to find something in the $300-$400 price range, but it quickly sunk in that that is pretty much unfeasible when dealing with bike shops. At least in the case of the half a dozen that I have been to.
EDIT: Either way, I intend to install front and rear fenders, rear rack, lights, reflects, and a bell (required by law in NYC).
Last edited by happy_accident; 05-30-11 at 12:57 AM.
