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Old Hippie makes some very good points regarding the components of all bikes but as a beginner my recommendation is always the same... go with a good quality 5 to 8 year old used bike not a new one. Its a compromise either way but with a good used one and you'll always get higher quality components for the same price. There are many high quality, some hardly used, road bikes on the market... so go to your local bike shop and find out what size you need then start searching the classifieds, E-Bay, Road Bike Review. You'll end up with a far superior bike for the same money.
Bear in mind that the better quality bike you start with the more likely you'll have a good experience and the better the chances you'll stay with it. Starting with a cheaper version could result in the opposite.
Stick with the major brands like Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, Bianchi etc. stay away from any big box store brand.
Old Hippie makes some very good points regarding the components of all bikes but as a beginner my recommendation is always the same... go with a good quality 5 to 8 year old used bike not a new one. Its a compromise either way but with a good used one and you'll always get higher quality components for the same price. There are many high quality, some hardly used, road bikes on the market... so go to your local bike shop and find out what size you need then start searching the classifieds, E-Bay, Road Bike Review. You'll end up with a far superior bike for the same money.
Bear in mind that the better quality bike you start with the more likely you'll have a good experience and the better the chances you'll stay with it. Starting with a cheaper version could result in the opposite.
Stick with the major brands like Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, Bianchi etc. stay away from any big box store brand.
What road bike should i get around 250 and under??
Andy L
I know 250 is pretty low even for a bad road bike, but any suggestions? Also is this bike any good?
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Katana-Road-Bike-Frame/dp/B000GZV4G8/ref=pd_bbs_9/002-0916066-6744852?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1193813856&sr=8-9
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Do NOT attempt to buy a new road bike for that kind of money. This is a little long, but bear with me.
First, go to a shop and look around, ask what frame size the tech recommends for you. Keep this size in mind as you look for a bike. Familiarize yourself with the technology... spend an hour asking questions and listening.
There are many many used road bikes around for about that money. Aim for a bike about 8 to 10 years old, and educate yourself on the different grades of components.
You should be looking primarily for Shimano component levels of Ultegra, 600, 105, or Tiagra... before someone points this out, Ultegra and 600 are different names for the same component group, 600 is just older. IGNORE the frame material, and specifically AVOID used Cannondales (they have frame problems from that era) and be very cautious of any carbon fiber frames (even the smallest dent or scratch can have dire consequenses).
For this kind of money, you should have 8 speeds in the back with STI (brake lever) shifting, and 2 or 3 gears in the front.
Look closely at the bike for noticeable wear. Once you get it, take it immediately to a shop for a tune up regardless of how "clean" it looks. This will also "make up" for the time you spent with them when you got sized and also start a relationship that will last a loooong time.
Do NOT attempt to buy a new road bike for that kind of money. This is a little long, but bear with me.
First, go to a shop and look around, ask what frame size the tech recommends for you. Keep this size in mind as you look for a bike. Familiarize yourself with the technology... spend an hour asking questions and listening.
There are many many used road bikes around for about that money. Aim for a bike about 8 to 10 years old, and educate yourself on the different grades of components.
You should be looking primarily for Shimano component levels of Ultegra, 600, 105, or Tiagra... before someone points this out, Ultegra and 600 are different names for the same component group, 600 is just older. IGNORE the frame material, and specifically AVOID used Cannondales (they have frame problems from that era) and be very cautious of any carbon fiber frames (even the smallest dent or scratch can have dire consequenses).
For this kind of money, you should have 8 speeds in the back with STI (brake lever) shifting, and 2 or 3 gears in the front.
Look closely at the bike for noticeable wear. Once you get it, take it immediately to a shop for a tune up regardless of how "clean" it looks. This will also "make up" for the time you spent with them when you got sized and also start a relationship that will last a loooong time.
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