I had no idea bikes were expensive
- Thread starter RadaMillz
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Spent $150 on a hybrid bike from Walmart roughly 6 years ago. I've put well over 1000 miles on it and its still going strong, only issue I've had is a couple of flats. I just can't see myself paying more than $500 if I do decide to get a new bike.
It'sto me that people get convinced into spending 1k+ on a bike.
Let’s put this in perspective. Any hobby these days will cost a lot of money (which is relative to the person). Video games, biking, fishing, hiking, canoeing, it all cost money. I was floored at the pricing of bikes too until I realized this. Then it made sense. If you are into something, you’ll put money down to enjoy your hobby.
this is a nice looking bike. my only probably with trek is that i think they build in china
my bike is very similar to this one.
Yeah I noticed on my Trek it was made in China. But whatever. I have a hybrid but in a year or so I might think to upgrade to a roadster. Those things whiz. Do you get any back pain when riding for a long time?
TELL ME YA CHEESIN FAM?
I walk around a little edgy already
You really out here riding a dopefeind bikeA buck fiddy @ Walmart 2 months ago..
Dual shocks with great traction. I'm good for now
areohbee824
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Some good deals on Offer Up too. Depends what your looking for, by your description, I'd say a hybrid is your best bet
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ahh ok, trek is still a good bike overall. the next bike i build while be a road. im fast on a fixed but the road/touring guys still smoke me
and nah, i did about 25 miles this weekend and it was gravy, but i also built it out according to what feels best for me
areohbee824
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Bought a Specialized Hybrid Crossroads 3 years ago, has been a great bike. Spent $450 on it. I'd like to add a road bike one day but I'll probably go for a clean used one to keep the cost down
Most bike companies actually use the same manufacturer in China/taiwan (giant) even the high end pro modelsthis is a nice looking bike. my only probably with trek is that i think they build in china
my bike is very similar to this one.
My bike
Fit my four part criteria when I bought.
Around 1k
Ultegra groupset
Steel
Gravel bike
Compliments and daps Everytime other riders peep it.
I get that, but calling it a hobby for some people is a stretch. I know people that went to bike shops and paid $800+ for a bike that they only ride a few times a year, and when they do ride they still struggle to keep up with me on my $150 bike. Now for people that are serious riders, I get it, but I think a lot of people convince themselves they are serious riders when they aren't. I'd bet 75% of non professional riders do not get the value out of the bike they purchased.
I had a Macroeconomics professor tell the class how he was trying to convince his wife that spending $10K on his new bike was justified
My other concern is I'm 6'4.
I know theres a certain bike size I should get but I dont even know how to measure it.
I might need to go to a store
Ride it hard at least once a week for 10 years and it's just $20 a rideI had a Macroeconomics professor tell the class how he was trying to convince his wife that spending $10K on his new bike was justified
Paying with credit card and he just spending $200-$300 per month
