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I'm new to road biking and need a bike under $1000. What frame and parts do you recommend? |
I'm new to road biking and need a bike under $1000. What frame and parts do you recommend? I'd agree with TaraN's answer. Take the time to really find what you want. Take a lot of extended test rides. You might find that aluminum might be too harsh for you, in which case you might find that steel or carbon might be more comfortable. That's just one example. Lots of test rides will give you a feel for how the various bikes at a given price point can handle very differently. Without getting into too much tech-speak, you might find that one bike handles a bit more twitchy than another. Think of the difference as driving a Mini Cooper versus a basic sedan. Some bikes are set up more for racing, where you'll get a quicker handling bike, whereas others will handle a bit more laid back. Parts wise, you'll find the same component offerings on many of the manufacturers out there for a given price point, as TaraN pointed out. You'll most likely be getting a bike with Shimano componenets, with perhaps a mix of some of the manufacturer's own branded components (for example, Trek outfits their bikes with a lot of Bontrager componentry). Focus on the overall ride of the bike. For a $1000, you can get a lot of bike. Wade at The Spokesman in downtown Santa Cruz is a GREAT guy - very helpful, and yes, very patient. He's very knowledgeable and will set you up right. Also in that same category, I'd highly recommend seeing Vance Sprock over at Cupertino Bike Shop. He's just like Wade - he'll set you up right. Good luck! Source(s): http://www.spokesmanbicycles.com... http://www.cupertinobike.com Most bike manufacturers will offer similar frames and components at each price point. Sizing and fit are more important than which derailleur you get. I would find a shop that will spend lots of time with you to find the right size frame for your body, then let you take that bike or a similar one for a long ride. Wade at the Spokesman in Santa Cruz is an expert at sizing and a very patient guy. I went through this process a year ago. I started looking at the $600 Fuji and Specialized bikes. I ended up with the $1100 Specialized Allez Elite because it had a lighter frame. depending on what sort of riding. i wouldn't recommend performance bike unless you already know what you are looking for. For under a $1000, you can have a more than decent bike. But whatever the case is, don't let the salesguy/gal pressure into spending more than you want (most of them are trained, but still nice) Treks and Specialize, and even Giants are pretty safe bets. |
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