Ok here's the situation...
I'm looking for a bike to ride to and from work. It's about 24 miles total with lots of hills. I also would like to take it for long weekend rides also. I would like to spend 500 but am willing to go to 1000. I know there is a certain dollar amount where you can get a really nice bike without paying for the luxuries. That's what I'm looking for.
But if there are some components I should splurge on what are they?
Many of the bikes I've been looking at are racing bikes. I used to ride a touring bike but I felt it was too heavy for my rides. With my touring bike I had a panniers but I plan on just getting a timbuk2 bag in the future.
I would like some suggestions on what to buy & where to buy?
And any advice you suggest.
Thanks
2007-03-20 04:44:24 · 4 answers · asked by KN 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
go to your local bike shop and get fitted
check out KHS, Trek, Specialized, and Giant
stay away from Diamondback and Raleigh
2007-03-20 08:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to a bike shop to purchase the bike. As for what models to get, Trek 1000, 1200, 1500 is a nice way to go. Giant has the OCR3, OCR2, TCR3, and TCR2. All are nice bikes but the overall decision should be based on your riding style. Giant has tendency of being more race oriented with their TCR line while there OCR line is a little more touring oriented which makes it less of a body lean as opposed to the TCRs. Trek is nice and comfortable if you like a little more erect riding. Also, if you want just a fast but comfortable bike that fits like mountain bikes or bmx bikes, handlebar wise i mean, try out the Trek 7.2fx, 7.3fx, and 7.5fx. or the Giant FCR3,2,1. You can get these models pretty much fully loaded for less than 800 for the most expensive one and about 450 for the cheapest. Overall, all the bikes are great to ride. Talk to the guys at your local bike shop.
2007-03-21 01:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Trek 1000. It's a really awesome bike for the price. You can get one for under $700. My fiance and I bought them for our first bikes last year and we love them. Plus, a lot of "real" bikers have told us that they are great bikes. Check out a bicycle shop so they can help you with fitting.
2007-03-20 14:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by JennyJo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you seek advice from a bike shop they can point out bikes what would be good for you and look at the trek racers
2007-03-20 18:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋