Wesley Sin
Im looking for a good road bike that's under 450$ dollars
here are to two im looking at but i dont know which one is better then the other
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/supermirage_steel.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt1000.htm
and if you know where i can get a good road bike from somewhere else that would help too
this is my first time buying a road bike so i really dont know
Answer
Welcome to the world of road bikes!
BEFORE you settle on any bike, it is important to understand that fit is everything when it comes to road bikes and unless you have considerable experience with fitting it is imperative that you seek out a professional.
Believe it or not, this all-important thing is FREE!
I would suggest that before you get into trouble with buying a bike online that you walk into a local bike shop, tell them that you want a road bike but don't know what size you need, and ask for help. A good sales person can find the correct frame size for you in just a few minutes... THEN you can start to shop.
There are a couple of other things that will be vital if you choose to buy a bike online:
1) If you buy online, do NOT try to put it together yourself. Take the bike in the sealed box to the shop that fitted you and have them assemble it. The charge will be in the $50 range but is WELL worth it. By doing this you will also start to develop a relationship with the shop. Invaluable...
2) Remember that most online sources for bikes do NOT accept returns once the bike has been assembled. Once your credit card is charged the relationship pretty much ends. Of course, if you buy a bike from a shop that issue is not even there;
3) It is very likely that entry level bikes, as you offered as your selections, will probably not have the performance you expect. I would say that 20% of my sales include taking trade-ins of road bikes, just a few months old, that just didn't cut the mustard with the rider. It was nobody's fault, the rider didn't know exactly what they wanted and learned a lesson that the cheapest horse in the barn just didn't fit their needs. By the way, VERY few shops accept trades, and when they do it is about 25% of the original cost, so a bike you bought for $400 may be worth $100 or less as a trade-in. An additional amount is deducted for buying a bike online... fair or not, that is the general trend.
Of the 2 bikes you mention, if you INSIST on one, my choice would be the Motobecane.
Welcome to the world of road bikes!
BEFORE you settle on any bike, it is important to understand that fit is everything when it comes to road bikes and unless you have considerable experience with fitting it is imperative that you seek out a professional.
Believe it or not, this all-important thing is FREE!
I would suggest that before you get into trouble with buying a bike online that you walk into a local bike shop, tell them that you want a road bike but don't know what size you need, and ask for help. A good sales person can find the correct frame size for you in just a few minutes... THEN you can start to shop.
There are a couple of other things that will be vital if you choose to buy a bike online:
1) If you buy online, do NOT try to put it together yourself. Take the bike in the sealed box to the shop that fitted you and have them assemble it. The charge will be in the $50 range but is WELL worth it. By doing this you will also start to develop a relationship with the shop. Invaluable...
2) Remember that most online sources for bikes do NOT accept returns once the bike has been assembled. Once your credit card is charged the relationship pretty much ends. Of course, if you buy a bike from a shop that issue is not even there;
3) It is very likely that entry level bikes, as you offered as your selections, will probably not have the performance you expect. I would say that 20% of my sales include taking trade-ins of road bikes, just a few months old, that just didn't cut the mustard with the rider. It was nobody's fault, the rider didn't know exactly what they wanted and learned a lesson that the cheapest horse in the barn just didn't fit their needs. By the way, VERY few shops accept trades, and when they do it is about 25% of the original cost, so a bike you bought for $400 may be worth $100 or less as a trade-in. An additional amount is deducted for buying a bike online... fair or not, that is the general trend.
Of the 2 bikes you mention, if you INSIST on one, my choice would be the Motobecane.
GT GTR road bike review?
jmayer2678
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I'm a beginner cyclist and found a 2006 GT GTR4 on sale for $500 from $750. Could anyone provide a review or a link to a review for this bike? I haven't been able to find any info on it online. Thanks!
Answer
Here you are:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/gt-bicycles-inc/road-bike/PRD_382936_5668crx.aspx
Here you are:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/gt-bicycles-inc/road-bike/PRD_382936_5668crx.aspx
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