I had no idea bikes were expensive

[prince_peoples]

Serious question. What’s the difference between a $400 bike and these really expensive ones?

More expensive parts.

now cheap bikes are make out of a lot of plastic parts

my 1k bike is also lite as fukk

 

[Stir Fry]

If you want a bike you can rely on for the next 10-15 years. $1k is about the minimum you want to spend.

Yeah, I like riding so much I ended up dropping about $4k into my current bike which was custom made. I didn't do it to go any faster but rather because I figured it would be something that I'll end up keeping for thirty years or so if all goes well. Custom fitted, I worked with the builder and chose the geometry, lugs and tubing all to my specific desires.

 

[Jerz]

I want a bike bad as hell. Im only willing to buy a cheap joint- but I got eyes for them nice ones

 

[Beer Drinker]

Man fukk this thread. I'm about to do some research now and see about upgrading.

Man shyt.

I can't keep getting torched in prospect park.

 

[No Homo]

Man fukk this thread. I'm about to do some research now and see about upgrading.

Man shyt.

I can't keep getting torched in prospect park.

That slow long incline on the flatbush ave side used to kill me when i first started riding.

 

[Beer Drinker]

That slow long incline on the flatbush ave side used to kill me when i first started riding.

Oh so I'm just cause that shyt kills me every time.

 

[Optimus Prime]

I got a Cannondale for long rides
I got a BMX 29er bike for short fun rides
I got a Super73 E-bike coming in August so I can start riding to work

 

[old_timer]

I've had the same bike for 15+ years.. It cost $1800 used
I can't really ride anymore due to knee issue, but I did have a few 5k years early on
Ive put in less than 700 miles so far this year.. Most of those were before May 1
I am pre- registered for local fall century ride.. I will be doing the "classic" course (modest hills) though
So someone do a hot take..
please tell me how much i overpaid?!?!
Am i compensating for something??
The lbs charge me $30 for a tuneup..
Do they mock me behind my back???

 

[No Homo]

Oh so I'm just cause that shyt kills me every time.

na that shyt is no joke.. but it takes getting used to..keep at it..Helps to shift your gears if you have them on your bike before you hit the incline.

 

[Typical Coli Nigga]

can you recommend a bike in the range of $200-$400 ? i would spend more for a foldable bike

if you want to stay in that range i would recommend craiglist and hoping for a find

 

[phcitywarrior]

Some of these bikes cost as much as a lightly used car. The stuff the pros ride can hit well over $10K.

OP, if you wanna save some costs, see if you can find a shop that actually makes bikes. I copped a bike from a mom & pop store for $300 last year (Trek Multi-Track). They took parts of different bikes and put it together.

It's a good hybrid bike for within the city. You can do 20 mile rides with no problem. Only spend big money if you're really into the hobby.

 

[bnew]

if you want to stay in that range i would recommend craiglist and hoping for a find

i found one for $300, just waiting for the seller to get back to me.. a 2012 mountain bike that was originally $2100

 

[Stir Fry]

For components, check out chain reaction cycles and wiggle. They're european companies, but the prices are retarded cheap and shipping is fast. I actually got some bar tape coming on the 20th that I ordered last night.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Last time I was in a Wal-Mart they we're completely sold out of bikes.

yeah, if you walk into any of the Targets and Walmarts right now, the bike racks are empty since the pandemic hit
the bike trails are packed all day, every day in the DMV, can barely go a half mile full speed especially on nice days because of all the folks riding bikes with their kids especially

 

[JT-Money]

Ain't no way in hell. No wonder these bikes cost thousands of dollars.