Comments on: Went shopping at the bike store today http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today Cycling for Weight Loss, Fitness, and a Healthy Heart Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-985 Bryan Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:06:15 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-985 That's a good deal. I'm a ways away from upgrading right now but I'm looking around. I have found some good bikes (at least look good to me) in the $1200-$1500 price range that seem a good upgrade for me. I'm wanting something that has, at a minimum, 105 components and a carbon fork. I've never ridden anything with carbon so I don't know if the vibration dampening they advertise is true or not. Hopefully someone will weigh in on that. I found what looked like to be some really nice Fuji bikes at the Performance store here in Dallas that has 105 or 105 mix (105 + ultegra) components with carbon forks, seat post, and seat stays for under $1500. These were on sale but I thought a good price. I think they even had a full carbon frame Fuji for not much more. All you hear about is Trek, Specialized, and Cervelo so I'm not sure if Fuji makes a good bike or not. When the time comes I'll really hammer down and get into the nitty-gritty reviews. Wow, that was a lot longer than I intended. I should turn this into a post. :-) That’s a good deal. I’m a ways away from upgrading right now but I’m looking around. I have found some good bikes (at least look good to me) in the $1200-$1500 price range that seem a good upgrade for me. I’m wanting something that has, at a minimum, 105 components and a carbon fork. I’ve never ridden anything with carbon so I don’t know if the vibration dampening they advertise is true or not. Hopefully someone will weigh in on that. I found what looked like to be some really nice Fuji bikes at the Performance store here in Dallas that has 105 or 105 mix (105 + ultegra) components with carbon forks, seat post, and seat stays for under $1500. These were on sale but I thought a good price. I think they even had a full carbon frame Fuji for not much more. All you hear about is Trek, Specialized, and Cervelo so I’m not sure if Fuji makes a good bike or not. When the time comes I’ll really hammer down and get into the nitty-gritty reviews.

Wow, that was a lot longer than I intended. I should turn this into a post. :-)

]]> By: jaxgtr http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-981 jaxgtr Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:51:05 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-981 No. My CAAD9 fully loaded weighs in a 19.7 lbs and is super strong. The frames are pretty consistent, it's all about the wheels. Wheels are the weak link on any bike. I had hand built wheels to haul my big behind around that would stay true and not flex so much. Got to love the Velocity Deep V. No. My CAAD9 fully loaded weighs in a 19.7 lbs and is super strong. The frames are pretty consistent, it’s all about the wheels. Wheels are the weak link on any bike. I had hand built wheels to haul my big behind around that would stay true and not flex so much. Got to love the Velocity Deep V.

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-980 Bryan Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:44:02 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-980 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> By: jaxgtr http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-976 jaxgtr Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:35:09 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-976 Bryan, I picked up my CAAD9 for $1200 and sold my old one for $550, so net for $650. Well that is how I explained to the wife, lol. I know a guy who dropped $7000 on a Independent Fabrication custom made bike. He has more money that brains. I took it for a spin and while it was nice, it did not ride any better than my "$650" bike. Bryan, I picked up my CAAD9 for $1200 and sold my old one for $550, so net for $650. Well that is how I explained to the wife, lol.

I know a guy who dropped $7000 on a Independent Fabrication custom made bike. He has more money that brains. I took it for a spin and while it was nice, it did not ride any better than my “$650″ bike.

]]> By: jaxgtr http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-978 jaxgtr Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:36:29 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-978 Oh and check the clyde forums on BF for a sticky with a lot of places for Clyde sized clothing. Oh and check the clyde forums on BF for a sticky with a lot of places for Clyde sized clothing.

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-967 Bryan Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:47:19 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-967 That's something I really haven't thought about. Are the more expensive, lighter, bikes less sturdy than a cheaper, heavier, bike? That’s something I really haven’t thought about. Are the more expensive, lighter, bikes less sturdy than a cheaper, heavier, bike?

]]> By: Wirehead http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-965 Wirehead Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:58:30 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-965 The part that bugs me is that I'd pay extra for a bulletproof bike. If I had the choice between a $1500 bike that was 20lbs and built to the usual spec and a $3000 bike that was also 20lbs but incredibly strong, I might think about it more. But the $3000 bike may not actually be any sturdier, just lighter and fancier. Potentially even less sturdy. I think I have bikelust in such a way that a company could extract a fairly substantial sum of money from me to buy one... but it's also bikelust for a bike that I have yet to really see in front of me. The part that bugs me is that I’d pay extra for a bulletproof bike. If I had the choice between a $1500 bike that was 20lbs and built to the usual spec and a $3000 bike that was also 20lbs but incredibly strong, I might think about it more.

But the $3000 bike may not actually be any sturdier, just lighter and fancier. Potentially even less sturdy.

I think I have bikelust in such a way that a company could extract a fairly substantial sum of money from me to buy one… but it’s also bikelust for a bike that I have yet to really see in front of me.

]]> By: Bryan http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Bryan Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:48:54 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-964 Great stuff. You won't see me on a $3000 bike unless someone gives me one. That said, you won't see me on a $3000 bike! I did some looking yesterday and it looks like you can get a pretty decent bike with 105 components, carbon fork, and maybe even a carbon seat post or carbon seat stays for around $1500. It wouldn't be top line but for what I do I think it would be more than adequate. I won't be upgrading anytime soon so I don't need to worry about it right now. Now, if I could convince Trek, Specialized, Felt, Orca or any of the other great bike makers out there to sponsor my site maybe I could squeeze a new bike out of the deal. Gotta have dreams right? LOL! Great stuff. You won’t see me on a $3000 bike unless someone gives me one. That said, you won’t see me on a $3000 bike! I did some looking yesterday and it looks like you can get a pretty decent bike with 105 components, carbon fork, and maybe even a carbon seat post or carbon seat stays for around $1500. It wouldn’t be top line but for what I do I think it would be more than adequate. I won’t be upgrading anytime soon so I don’t need to worry about it right now.

Now, if I could convince Trek, Specialized, Felt, Orca or any of the other great bike makers out there to sponsor my site maybe I could squeeze a new bike out of the deal. Gotta have dreams right? LOL!

]]> By: daveydave http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-963 daveydave Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:11:49 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-963 1982 - purchased a Panasonic Shogun 300. 10 speeds. I think it retailed around $200. I pulled that out of my parents basement in 2007 and started getting my riding in. Lost some weight and decided to get a bit more serious about riding (yeah, serious about pedaling a bike - laugh!) I liked riding and wanted something a bit more "up-to-date" so I started shopping for road bikes. I figured $300 - $500 should be enough. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea that you needed to start with a based of about $700 to get going these days. I ended up coughing up $1000 for my first modern road bike. Bike lust is somewhat foolish. To spend $5000 on a bike, you've got to have something wrong with your head. I have a sub 20 lbs bike, but do I need to spend $3000 just to get under 16lbs? Nah. I might one day have a stable of $1000 bikes for different types of biking, but I'd rather take the extra $2000 and come home with a flat screen LCD to watch the tour on. Funny thing is, I could write out a $1000 check to the Livestrong Foundation, polish my $1000 bike and watch the Tour on my 42'' LCD all while drinking a beer with a smile on my face. I think I might even have change for a nice dinner with the wife. There are 4 reasons why someone needs a $3000 + bike. a.) They are sponsored & don't pay for it. b.) They really race it, and not in the local club ride every Tuesday night. c.) They totally suck and can't hold your wheel without it - in the club ride every Tuesday night! 4.) They don't understand the value of a dollar. 1982 – purchased a Panasonic Shogun 300. 10 speeds. I think it retailed around $200. I pulled that out of my parents basement in 2007 and started getting my riding in. Lost some weight and decided to get a bit more serious about riding (yeah, serious about pedaling a bike – laugh!)

I liked riding and wanted something a bit more “up-to-date” so I started shopping for road bikes. I figured $300 – $500 should be enough. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea that you needed to start with a based of about $700 to get going these days. I ended up coughing up $1000 for my first modern road bike.

Bike lust is somewhat foolish. To spend $5000 on a bike, you’ve got to have something wrong with your head. I have a sub 20 lbs bike, but do I need to spend $3000 just to get under 16lbs? Nah. I might one day have a stable of $1000 bikes for different types of biking, but I’d rather take the extra $2000 and come home with a flat screen LCD to watch the tour on. Funny thing is, I could write out a $1000 check to the Livestrong Foundation, polish my $1000 bike and watch the Tour on my 42” LCD all while drinking a beer with a smile on my face. I think I might even have change for a nice dinner with the wife.

There are 4 reasons why someone needs a $3000 + bike.
a.) They are sponsored & don’t pay for it.
b.) They really race it, and not in the local club ride every Tuesday night.
c.) They totally suck and can’t hold your wheel without it – in the club ride every Tuesday night!
4.) They don’t understand the value of a dollar.

]]> By: Al http://bikingtolive.com/went-shopping-at-the-bike-store-today/comment-page-1/#comment-961 Al Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:58:34 +0000 http://bikingtolive.com/?p=447#comment-961 OK, I know Pete Weber - just never heard of him as PDW. He was no Guppy Troup! OK, I know Pete Weber – just never heard of him as PDW. He was no Guppy Troup!

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