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Road Bike: Entry Level
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:09 am
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:09 am
I'm in the market for a beginner road bike and I was hoping if I could get some recommendations.
I had a Giodano Libero picked out based on the good reviews on Amazon, however one extremely negative review by a supposed bike mechanic made me hold off.
Looking to get into triathlons, but I don't want to invest to much into a bike until I know its something I really want to do. Looking to spend no more than $500.
I'm a bike novice to say the least, so any and all tips and recommendations would be helpful!
I had a Giodano Libero picked out based on the good reviews on Amazon, however one extremely negative review by a supposed bike mechanic made me hold off.
Looking to get into triathlons, but I don't want to invest to much into a bike until I know its something I really want to do. Looking to spend no more than $500.
I'm a bike novice to say the least, so any and all tips and recommendations would be helpful!
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:18 am to TheJunction
go to bikesdirect.com
lots of choices there for ones in your price range. A solid aluminum bike from there will do you just fine for a long time.
lots of choices there for ones in your price range. A solid aluminum bike from there will do you just fine for a long time.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:22 am to TheJunction
Start with this...
... ride that a couple years until you're use to it and then you can step up to a Dyna or a Roadking or something.
... ride that a couple years until you're use to it and then you can step up to a Dyna or a Roadking or something.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:26 am to TheJunction
The Banana seat has no comparison when it comes to style and comfort.
This post was edited on 6/21/16 at 11:27 am
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:26 am to TheJunction
Better off taking a bigger leap in the beginning. Spend more and get more back if/when you sell. That $500 bike will be worth nothing if you decide you don't like it.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:55 am to TheJunction
At $500 you really need to go used. And that's tough to do when buying your first bike as you will probably get something that doesn't really fit and there are lots of things to look for that are hard to list exhaustively in an internet post.
If you can push that up to $800-$1000, all of the big manufactures have entry level bikes that are about the same, ride a bunch and get the one you like best. Grab some clip on aero bars and slide the seat back and you're all set to go find out that you really suck at swimming.
Don't forget to budget for pedals, shoes, helmet, tubes, etc.
If you can push that up to $800-$1000, all of the big manufactures have entry level bikes that are about the same, ride a bunch and get the one you like best. Grab some clip on aero bars and slide the seat back and you're all set to go find out that you really suck at swimming.
Don't forget to budget for pedals, shoes, helmet, tubes, etc.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 12:04 pm to TheJunction
I worked as a bike mechanic for years in BR, and I would advise you to go one of two ways.
1. Look around online and find a used bike that is of higher quality that falls in your price range.
2. Spend a little bit more money and get a bike that is not an entry level bike.
In either situation, dont start off with any of the "entry level" new bikes. What ends up happening to everyone that buys one of these is they either A. Decide they dont like it and have spent the $500-$700 on a bike that they no longer want, nor does any one else (who wants a used entry level bike), or, they decide they really like the sport and they quickly learn how much better the higher level equipment is, and you are again stuck with a used entry level bike that no one else wants, and is a sunk cost to you. Look at something slightly more suited to what you want to do ( in this case triathlon, which, I can tell you from experience, starts to suck real quick with clip on bars on a crap bike.) I can also tell you from experience that it is very hard to sell a used entry level bike.
Bottom line, buy something a little nicer, take care of it, and either keep it or resell it.
1. Look around online and find a used bike that is of higher quality that falls in your price range.
2. Spend a little bit more money and get a bike that is not an entry level bike.
In either situation, dont start off with any of the "entry level" new bikes. What ends up happening to everyone that buys one of these is they either A. Decide they dont like it and have spent the $500-$700 on a bike that they no longer want, nor does any one else (who wants a used entry level bike), or, they decide they really like the sport and they quickly learn how much better the higher level equipment is, and you are again stuck with a used entry level bike that no one else wants, and is a sunk cost to you. Look at something slightly more suited to what you want to do ( in this case triathlon, which, I can tell you from experience, starts to suck real quick with clip on bars on a crap bike.) I can also tell you from experience that it is very hard to sell a used entry level bike.
Bottom line, buy something a little nicer, take care of it, and either keep it or resell it.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 12:06 pm to Darth_Vader
put some pegs on that and that is fiya.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 12:10 pm to TheJunction
go post this on the State board and I'll give you serious replies.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 12:34 pm to the4thgen
This-
The bike you buy for $500 will be shite and quite possibly make you not enjoy cycling.
quote:
1. Look around online and find a used bike that is of higher quality that falls in your price range.
The bike you buy for $500 will be shite and quite possibly make you not enjoy cycling.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 12:35 pm to TheJunction
i doubt you can get a new one for $500, perhaps slightly used, but I had a specialized allez and it was a fantastic bike.
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