Q. guys , can i ask something about allez for a beginner rider ? let's say i'm only use in town and for school purpose, do you think is the 2012 or 2013 allez compact should be good ?
and here's what i found from my closest bike store : http://incycle.com/product/12special...t-130913-1.htm,and i need your honest opinion what do you think about this bike if im going to use for a long term ? do i need spend more money to get a entry level carbon road bike with a price that start $1599 ?
the only thing i'm going to use this bike is for fun , ride around my school and also for exercise too. cause before i choose specialized i'm thinking about getting cannondale supersix 5 ultegra it was sale around $1799
and here's what i found from my closest bike store : http://incycle.com/product/12special...t-130913-1.htm,and i need your honest opinion what do you think about this bike if im going to use for a long term ? do i need spend more money to get a entry level carbon road bike with a price that start $1599 ?
the only thing i'm going to use this bike is for fun , ride around my school and also for exercise too. cause before i choose specialized i'm thinking about getting cannondale supersix 5 ultegra it was sale around $1799
Answer
Never - EVER buy a low end carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber is held together with epoxy & does have a "shelf life". After several years (5 to 7 max) it becomes brittle, weak & could snap or break at the most inopportune time.
If all you need is a good "entry level" bike for school, exercise & fun - an all aluminum Giant Defy 5 would be a much better choice. And less expensive!
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
Add a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) & fenders for a true "commuter bicycle". Here's my 2012 model.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0322.jpg
Never - EVER buy a low end carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber is held together with epoxy & does have a "shelf life". After several years (5 to 7 max) it becomes brittle, weak & could snap or break at the most inopportune time.
If all you need is a good "entry level" bike for school, exercise & fun - an all aluminum Giant Defy 5 would be a much better choice. And less expensive!
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
Add a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) & fenders for a true "commuter bicycle". Here's my 2012 model.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0322.jpg
Which bike should I get? 10 points!?
Q. so I'm very active and exercise 6 times a week and want to include cycling into my exercise routines. I'm going to be cycling on the streets more than off road, and I want it to have several gears so that I can get a good work out on my legs. bikes I'm thinking about getting; (all 2013 GT) 2013 gtr series 4 MSRP $890 or 2013 gtr corsa 2.0 MSRP $940. or should I just wait a few months and save my money and get the 2013 GTR CX Elite MSRP $1450, or a 2013 GTR CX Sport MSRP $1100. I'm tight on money but I don't want to buy a cheap bike and have to put more money into it to fix it, but I don't want to buy a crazy expensive bike because I'm not and never will be a super serious competitive biker.
Answer
The 2 first bikes are road bikes, and the last 2 are cyclocross bikes. Don't just look at the prices. You should be going to bike shops where you can see the bikes and have the differences explained to you. Very few people ever regret buying a better bike, but many do regret that they didn't spend a bit more money at the outset. Upgrading to a better spec later on, even if it is possible always costs far more than the price difference. Look at this way: markup on individual parts at retail is about 3 times as much as markup on a complete bike. On top of that when you upgrade you buy parts twice, you bought those parts included in the original price of the bike and then again when you upgraded. Unless you know how to do installation yourself, you pay for that as well. Original parts are included in your original warranty, which includes errors in building the bike. Upgrade parts only have a warranty on the part itself, not the installation unless a dealer installs the part.
The 2 first bikes are road bikes, and the last 2 are cyclocross bikes. Don't just look at the prices. You should be going to bike shops where you can see the bikes and have the differences explained to you. Very few people ever regret buying a better bike, but many do regret that they didn't spend a bit more money at the outset. Upgrading to a better spec later on, even if it is possible always costs far more than the price difference. Look at this way: markup on individual parts at retail is about 3 times as much as markup on a complete bike. On top of that when you upgrade you buy parts twice, you bought those parts included in the original price of the bike and then again when you upgraded. Unless you know how to do installation yourself, you pay for that as well. Original parts are included in your original warranty, which includes errors in building the bike. Upgrade parts only have a warranty on the part itself, not the installation unless a dealer installs the part.
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