Anyone know the value of bikes (bicycles)

[chewyxrage]

I think I'm going to pick this up today. Unless someone convinces me it's not a good deal. Seems pretty reasonable, $80:



Mens Schwinn Bike

 

[DLEⒶTO]

Looks like it would get you from A to B.....id say grab it!

 

[princesa]

^^agree

It could work for you if you are not a serious rider.


My first bike was 90-100 bucks from Target lol. My second one was $1300 plus extra for the gear.

 

[chewyxrage]

yeah this will be recreational use

not trying to pull some triathlons just yet

I figured I could buy a new one from wally world or target for $100 or so, probably not that great of quality.

I'm gonna call this guy and go check it out today

 

[princesa]

Sounds good.

Try to negotiate the price, you can bring it down to $60.

 

[digimon7068]

your size/frame size is probably the more important question...i know it's only $80 but, if it doesn't fit you it's wasted money that you could have added to the other $320 that you'd need for a brand new, entry-level speicalized (e.g., hardrock).

 

[uamaverick]

I don't know shit about bikes. What differentiates an $80 bike to a $1300 bike?

 

[digimon7068]

I don't know shit about bikes. What differentiates an $80 bike to a $1300 bike?

$1,220...apparently you're not as smart as me either

 

[miplank]

$1,220...apparently you're not as smart as me either

lololololol

 

[princesa]

I don't know shit about bikes. What differentiates an $80 bike to a $1300 bike?

Simple.

Quality!!!

Mine has shimano components which means that they last longer. They are the best.

And also Carbon Fiber, I'm assuming you know what it is. You have steel alloys, aluminum, titanium and then Carbon fiber. It's very light material it feels like you are flying. All you have to worry about is your own weight.

Again, for a serious rider it's an investment.