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nathaniel
I recently bought a Ozone 500 mens road bike from Academy Sports, which only costs about 170$. I could not afford an expensive bike and looking online for a good cheap bike through reviews proved frustrating. All I could find was people bashing department store bikes. People were recommending bikes that cost 500$+. I just couldn't afford it. I have enjoyed this bike a lot, and I am having no trouble with it. It shifts great and the chain hasn't slipped once. The only problem was that the seat was hard as a rock, but that was nothing that a 5$ cushion could not fix.
My question = In what ways are bikes that costs extreme amounts of money, for example more than 1000$ more quality? I understand that they will weigh a lot less. But will they travel at higher speeds? Or accelerate faster?
Thanks.
Answer
Some of the metals used will raise cost for example same Aluminum but one was heat treated to make it stronger. Now compare that to carbon fiber;Lighter that's it but not far by much. The wheel spoke materials and process may also be different and the manufacturing process. Other small parts will also bump up the price for example disc brakes vs. Pads. Name brand Shocks in the front by Fox vs. Standards coil shock. Some of these parts are critical if racing or off road, take all the variatey in car tires for examples. Other wise its just paint and USA vs made in china but I will stick to my $25 dollar bike I got at a yard sale. Rides like a million bucks and passes the $2000 bikes or hangs with the best of them. Ride safe :)
Some of the metals used will raise cost for example same Aluminum but one was heat treated to make it stronger. Now compare that to carbon fiber;Lighter that's it but not far by much. The wheel spoke materials and process may also be different and the manufacturing process. Other small parts will also bump up the price for example disc brakes vs. Pads. Name brand Shocks in the front by Fox vs. Standards coil shock. Some of these parts are critical if racing or off road, take all the variatey in car tires for examples. Other wise its just paint and USA vs made in china but I will stick to my $25 dollar bike I got at a yard sale. Rides like a million bucks and passes the $2000 bikes or hangs with the best of them. Ride safe :)
What is a good entry level road bike?
drizzt836
Im looking to get into triathlons in the near future. Im a runner and a swimmer but I have never really trained in biking. What would be a good entry level road bike for $500 or less? what size bike would I need? im 5ft 9in and around 145lbs.
Answer
IF (and this is a big IF) you can assemble & tune-up a bicycle yourself - try Bikes Direct. No bicycle comes "ready to ride" out of the box. You simply will NOT find a good "entry level road bike" at a bicycle shop for a mere $500 - period. They start around $700 and go up & up in price.
You will need to install the handlebar, pedals, brakes, front wheel & then start checking the adjustments. You will definitely need to adjust the brakes, derailleur shift cables stretch over time (even if it's OK out of the box) or worse - true up a wheel.
Even the good ones from Bikes Direct start in the $500 PLUS price range. Links below.
IF (and this is a big IF) you can assemble & tune-up a bicycle yourself - try Bikes Direct. No bicycle comes "ready to ride" out of the box. You simply will NOT find a good "entry level road bike" at a bicycle shop for a mere $500 - period. They start around $700 and go up & up in price.
You will need to install the handlebar, pedals, brakes, front wheel & then start checking the adjustments. You will definitely need to adjust the brakes, derailleur shift cables stretch over time (even if it's OK out of the box) or worse - true up a wheel.
Even the good ones from Bikes Direct start in the $500 PLUS price range. Links below.
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