http://forgebikes.com/ctsroad.asp
I'm thinking about getting this bike as my first road bike. It is $340.00.
2007-11-01 17:35:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
This appears to be a reasonable bike to get started. If you become more serious about road cycling, you are likely to outgrow this bike's capabilities in 2-3 years. At that time, it will probably have minimal resale or trade-in value.
From reading the specs, the bike appears to be a good value for the price. The aluminum frame should be relatively light. The components are at the lower end of reasonable quality, the best you could expect for a bike at that price.
2007-11-02 03:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by intrepidfae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably ok as a very cheap entry level road bike, but in all honesty you have to ask yourself what do I want to do, do you intend to make a commitment to doing some reasonably serious recreational cycling, do you intend to compete in some fun rides, say up to 100k, will you still be cycling this time next year, if so what level of fitness do you think you might achieve with a years cycling under your belt.
If you just want bike to hang up in your garage, and get out on the road on nice sunny days for half and hour once a month then this bike will be fine. If you find yourself thinking about some of the questions above then it might be wise to invest a bit more upfront. This confirms your commitment, and you will have a bike that do you fine until you are hammering out 200k a week.
I'd suggest a good entry level price range would be $1000-$2000. Check out the Giant OCR range, Scott, Trek, Fuji...
You won't regret buying a reputable quality brand, and you'll get smiles from the guys in the bike shop when you bring it in for a service.
Good luck - the main thing is you wanna get into cycling and that's all good. Spend as much as you can afford and go hard.
2007-11-01 18:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Stevo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not bad value for money. Shimano gears are reliable. Truvative crank is not top end, but it is not bad either. Alex rims are viable.
You probably want to find out about the grade of alluminium used. Overall, not bad for the money.
Of course, if you are club riding or racing, you might find it does not perform as well as a specialized. But this is a components game. Your components look about right for the price bracket. They are branded and the geometry looks viable. I would purchase this machine.
Luck
2007-11-02 02:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is better to invest in a 2nd hand mid end bike than buy a new low end entry level bike.
2007-11-01 20:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Ryaski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a experienced road rider, I don't recommend it. But if you're planning to keep the Forge for a pretty long time, I wouldn't recommend it. I recommend Specialized, Fugi, Trek, Cannondale, Giant, and Jamis.
2007-11-01 17:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by aznbatter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks pretty good, I thought I was going to be looking at a picture of a motorcycle, which I normally call a bike.
Get one with a motor between your legs, you'll love it.
2007-11-01 17:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dave T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the bike is awesome
it cheap too
does it have disk brakes???
u can buy it
2007-11-01 17:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by shyam s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋