If anyone will know, letsrunners will know...
Looking to get a new bike. A neighbor is selling his Trek 1500 aluminum racer...don't know a lot about bikes. Is this a good buy?
If anyone will know, letsrunners will know...
Looking to get a new bike. A neighbor is selling his Trek 1500 aluminum racer...don't know a lot about bikes. Is this a good buy?
For $10, a great buy. For $10,000, not so great. How much is he selling it for, Einstein?
If its under 500$ i would say go for it...how used is it? How old is it? The trek 1000's retail for around 600 (thats what i got mine for) and the 1500s are a bit more expensive
selling it for a 'few hundred' (prolly like $200-300) it's about 3-4 years old. not sure if should just pony up and get a new one for like $600-700
Buy your first bike used. Not until you've had some quality hours in the saddle will you have a feel for what type of geometry you prefer. Then you can either keep what you've got or upgrade to fit your riding style.
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$300? Buy it!!! If this is your first venture into cycling, there are some additional "start-up costs", i.e. helmet ($50), floor pump ($25), shoes and pedals ($100), clothing (bike shorts: $30). You should also carry a spare tube and/or patch kit and either a frame pump or CO2 ($20). You may also have to spend some money at a bike shop to get it tuned up. Inflate your tires before every single ride and always wear a helmet. Good luck!
Carry a cell phone with you on your first few rides at least...my 2nd ride ever turned into a 56-mile solo saga *well after dark* That never happened to me while running (or at least I didn't mind)
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