Hello, Helping a friend look for a new road bike. She will riding recreationally, about 100 miles per week, and is 35 years old. Her budget is around $1000, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
$1000 budget...bike suggestions
Tue, 06/03/2003 - 7:27pm
Thu, 06/05/2003 - 4:57pm
#1
Coppi has a beauty for about $1200. Your friend might check out Specialized as well...
Tue, 06/03/2003 - 9:04pm
#2
E-bay!
You can easily get a bike worth much more than its price on e-bay. You just have to know in advance what make and size you need.
Wed, 06/04/2003 - 7:14am
#3
bike under a grand
Cannondale R400 - all you need - nothing you don't c. $850.
Wed, 06/04/2003 - 7:56am
#4
eBay???
"""You can easily get a bike worth much more than its price on e-bay. You just have to know in advance what make and size you need.""
There's much more to bike fit than seat tube size. Especially for a beginning female road rider, it's easy to get an ill fitting bike on eBay. Often, stock bikes have a too long stem. And in the age of threadless headsets, if the steerer tube has been cut too short, you can't get the bars high enough.
Paying a few bucks more at a local bike shop can be money well spent. They can help you with maintenance, fit, and warranty issues. And there's no substitute for test riding a bike before buying.
BTW, eBay isn't particularly known for low prices (especially after you factor in shipping costs).
Take a look at Gunnar, Lemond, Trek, Bianchi, etc.
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