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RogueRadio

What bike and accessories?

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GlennR

My first bike was just under $3000. A year later I added carbon wheel. Now 4,years later and 6500 miles I'm considering a new bike double the original.

If it gets you out on the road...... Do it.

RogueRadio

Dude for $4000k + Tax, hate to say it but you are getting ripped off bad. That bike goes for $2300 from my LBS. And paying $1500 in accessories is outrageous, seeing as how Bibs and and jerseys are $150 and $80 respectively. First and foremost, dont buy jerseys in stores. I use websites like The Clymb that sell overstock jerseys, bibs, and accessories for up to 85% off sometimes. Just bought a Louis Garneau winter jacket, for $80, which retails at $175. Fits like a glove, no gimmicks.

I would say search the market more, buy gear online, and save some cash.

bigdo13

WHOOOOO, 4K on a bike in a deep recession.. must be nice... lol.. I say, if ya got it, spend it before it ain't worth nuthin!

ask yourself if this purchase really is what you want, and if it's truly an investment in your health and happiness for the longterm... you answer "yes" to both, I say show up tomorrow and spend the extra $80 bones on getting properly fitted for the bike and make it all perfect..

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NumbersGuy

Good choice. Money is only worth something if it can get you something you need or want. I spent $3600 on my first road bike about a month ago and couldn't be happier in the investment. I love my time on the bike and maintaining my fitness is important to me. Having a really nice bike makes it all more enjoyable. Best of luck with the bike, I'm sure you'll be happy you got it.

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bahula03

You said talk you out of it or enable you, so I'll go with the former. I didn't look up the prices for everything, but at a glance that looks an awful lot like paying MSRP. Supporting your LBS and local economy is well and good, but the LBS should support you in return...by not giving you a raw deal.

Particularly on the last line, if you don't know if/when you'll be able to swing this kind of a budget again, don't waste it.

bianchi10

Do it and Enjoy every second of the purchase!

basqueonacaad

I would only spend the money if you can check off the following boxes

1 - All my consumer debts (credit cards) are currently paid off
2 - I have six months of emergency funds (which can pay all bills) just in case my job goes south
3 - all school debt, medical bills, etc are paid off

If you can't check all these off, perhaps hold off and pay these debts down or save some emergency money first....the last thing you want to do is sell a 2k dollar plus bike for 1300 in order to survive a crisis.

RogueRadio

Then go for it man. I'm just one guy on one forum with one opinion. If you feel right about it, and in your own mind its a good purchase then thats exactly what it is: a good purchase. Enjoy the new ride bro!

Elvo

You can do better for $4k.

Here's what I got for $4k:

Sette X7 Hardtail 29er with X7, Rockshox Silver TK - $800
Planet X Stealth TT with SRAM Red - $1000
Neo Hyper SRAM Red - $1200
Felt F70 SRAM Rival - $500
Clothes, Garmin Edge 500, road/mtb shoes, pedals, etc - ~$600

Homebrew01

I thought CT was bad

StanSeven

If that's the bike you want, enjoy it. It's difficult to get many brands discounted this time of year so that's probably the standard deal for a 2015 Specialized. I understand what you are saying about getting jerseys that fit. I probably have a half dozen I got online for a good price that don't fit all that well.

Just go out, ride hard, and have a good time. Good for you supporting your LBS too.

Josepha

4K, your bike should be very good!

wallrat

Are there discounts on the accessories? Usually when you buy a bike from a shop they include a 25% discount on all accessories. I threw the 25% out there, it could be higher or lower.

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cruiserhead

You can't come out the back end of dropping $4k with a 105 equipped bike.
Just stand back and see what you're holding after dropping $4k.
That is clearly not good value for dollar, no two ways about it.

I would try to talk you out of it but you seem happy and intent on buying, so all I can say is enjoy!

bruce19

Isn't that something like 11% sales tax? Where do you live? If I bought $4000 worth of anything taxable in CT the tax would be around $250.

bruce19

I posted before I saw your post but had the same response.

leolol

Back here in europe we have 18% sales tax, only you americans get that low tax

bruce19

$2400 will get you one of these....Fuji Bikes - USA Archive note it's Ultegra. I recently did some research for a friend who is getting into road cycling. I kept finding that Fuji was a great "bang for the buck" bike. My take on Specialized is that they make good products that are basically over-priced. As has been said you can do better but if you are happy who cares? FWIW I recently bought a Ford Focus ST and paid too much but so far I'm loving the car. That's really what it's about.


For some reason that Fuji link keeps directing to an archives page......what I was trying to show is the Fuji SST 2.1. A 2.3 will come with 105 at a tad under $2K. If you click on "road" and competition you can get to the bikes.

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