I had no idea bikes were expensive

[Dreamchaser]

I'm trying to buy a road bike for my dad and brother, but I can't find anything with a reasonable price. Anyone have tips on getting a road bike right now? I bought a road bike last year from a friend and he hooked it up on the price.

 

[Stir Fry]

I'm trying to buy a road bike for my dad and brother, but I can't find anything with a reasonable price. Anyone have tips on getting a road bike right now? I bought a road bike last year from a friend and he hooked it up on the price.

Check out bikesdirect.com or bikeisland which is their sister company

 

[Macallik86]

I'm trying to buy a road bike for my dad and brother, but I can't find anything with a reasonable price. Anyone have tips on getting a road bike right now? I bought a road bike last year from a friend and he hooked it up on the price.

I second bikesdirect. Got my hybrid from there.

There is also a YouTube video of an avid cyclist that breaks down how impressed he is with his bikesdirect road bike (long)

Spoiler

 

[Stir Fry]

I second bikesdirect. Got my hybrid from there.

There is also a YouTube video of an avid cyclist that breaks down how impressed he is with his bikesdirect road bike (long)

Spoiler

Yup, since the pandemic, I've assembled a couple bikesdirect bikes for friends and relatives and we've always been really impressed with their quality and ease of purchasing. Just put this one together for my cousin last weekend.

 

[waltthizzney]

I ride 500 hours a year, race semi pro, ride steel, chinese carbon, ect, ect, done over 200,000km to date

Chinese Carbon is great if you know what you are doing, I wouldn't recommend it to the average joe.

Buy something off Merlin, Ribble, Bikes Direct, Ect.

If I would have only one bike I would buy a steel road bike they are timeless

 

[Stir Fry]

I ride 500 hours a year, race semi pro, ride steel, chinese carbon, ect, ect, done over 200,000km to date

Chinese Carbon is great if you know what you are doing, I wouldn't recommend it to the average joe.

Buy something off Merlin, Ribble, Bikes Direct, Ect.

If I would have only one bike I would buy a steel road bike they are timeless

Steel is real

I can't stand riding aluminum frames

 

[SadimirPutin]

I would say if you want to ride...pay a decent(not exorbitant)amount of money for the bike

the differences in ride quality and comfort are noticeable as is the quality of the parts

but you dont have to spend a car downpayment on one

 

[Stir Fry]

I would say if you want to ride...pay a decent(not exorbitant)amount of money for the bike

the differences in ride quality and comfort are noticeable as is the quality of the parts

but you dont have to spend a car downpayment on one

Yeah, you'll definitely notice a difference if you cheap out on components. Frame's don't make as much of a difference as long as it's a material you like and it's sized properly.

 

[Tom Foolery]

Where you been? Back in the day any kid with a Norco and Haro was stuntin' in my neighbourhood.

Then it would get stolen a few months later.

Edit: GT's too.

 

[kaldurahm]

That was just an estimate. I personally wouldn't recommend a (unbranded)China build. I built this one a few years ago but I just didn't feel comfortable flying down mountains at 50+ mph after hearing some horror stories. The unbranded China wheels are fine tho. These are still my main racing wheels for my new setup.

Damn how do you feel comfortable going down that fast? I feel shook when I go downhill. I just feel like i'm going to lose control of my bike and crash. Apparently the fastest I've gone is 60km, according to Strava. Don't recall though.

 

[Stir Fry]

Damn how do you feel comfortable going down that fast? I feel shook when I go downhill. I just feel like i'm going to lose control of my bike and crash. Apparently the fastest I've gone is 60km, according to Strava. Don't recall though.

Yeah, I've never been much of a speed freak either when it comes to bicycles haha

 

[bnew]

my top speed is 34km going downhill and thats the most nerve wrecking part of the ride.

 

[King]

The company you bought this from is now out of business. ..

 

[Stir Fry]

I follow these two brehs on instagram

 

[Hijo de luna]

Damn how do you feel comfortable going down that fast? I feel shook when I go downhill. I just feel like i'm going to lose control of my bike and crash. Apparently the fastest I've gone is 60km, according to Strava. Don't recall though.

I grew up racing go-carts and soapbox cars. I've always had a need for speed.