does price =quality?

Question

im looking to get a new bike and i want to know if spending a few more bcks will get me a better bike?

Answer 1

Yes, although there comes a point where extra money will give diminishing returns. Let's say you're looking at a $500 bike. Odds are good that if you went up to $800 that you would get a far lighter, stronger, and more capable machine. Better components, lighter frame, name brand wheels, etc.

But at the other end of the scale if you go from $2000 to $3000, you won't get much lighter, your component spec won't get that much better, and the wheels will probably still be the same.

The two biggest investments are the frame and the wheels. it is a good idea to spend more for those two, and MAYBE for a better suspension fork as well. But everything else can and probably will be replaced during the bike's life anyway.

An honest bike shop employee will tell you exactly what benefits you can expect by going up to the next model, and if it would be worth it to you.

Answer 2

Price does not always equal quality, but it does equal features and performance. They way I describe it is analogous to cars. A Honda is generally better than a Yugo. Same in bikes - spending more can get a better qauality product. But it's also about performance. You can buy a Honda Accord and drive on a racetrack. You will have a very good quality car that will definitely go around the track more times without needing service than any NASCAR vehicle. You do not have something that can effectively compete in race events however.

Bicycles are very similar. Racing bikes that the pros use are high performance machines. They are ligther, faster shifting, and more finely tuned. Additionally, there are more specialized types of bikes as you climb the to the upper ends. A professional racer would have different types of road bikes for different events. He/she may have one road racing bike, one time trial bike, and one climbing bike.

Now lets get back to bikes. Unfortunately, spending more money can get you a better bike, but it completely depends on what kind of riding you are going to be doing. If you want to do some mountain biking for example, you can get an excellent quality bike without a lot of bells an whistles. Bikes of similar quality without suspension or carbon frames, etc., are going to be much less expensive than similar bike with those options.

Can you give me some more information? Perhaps I can be more specific. What kind of riding? What brands do you have in mind? What price range?

Answer 3

to a point, like the one guy said it gets to a point where u spend more but your not getting that much more for your $, but it depends on the bike or just components or whatever. if its a low end bike from 3-800 or so then yes the more u spend in that range will get a better bike. like 350 up to $500 i would think would definately mean a better bike. 600-850 or so, u get the idea.

Answer 4

in some cases yes but if you want to know for sure then ask the people at the store who work in that section. really it all depends on what your looking for in a bike. (casual riding, racing etc.)

Answer 5

not always. are you talking about spending more on the bike frame, wheels or components?
in my experience, spending a little more cash on upgraded components or wheelsets is worth it. spending more on the frame really wasn't.

Answer 6

Not always. If you want to understand quality, check the consumer guide.