Which bike should i get

Go to a few bike shops that have GOOD reputations. Read up on the subject, otherwise you're walking into the store with a post it note on your back that says "screw me".

Take responsibility. Be a smart consumer.

Those are great prices, thanks for the link, I may buy one instead of a used bike.

Do not purchase those bikes, carbon fork...lmao. I work at a bike shop and those are the bikes that keep us in business (People bring them in to constantly be fixed) DEal with a bike shop, they are much better and more customer friendly especially if you dont know what you are doing.

I like the second one a lot. True, the bikes probably will have a mass of 20lbs or greater, but as long as you are not racing, they should serve you just fine. Good thing about the second bike is that it even comes with the aerobars, which makes long distance cycling much more comfortable.

Think about investing in a pair of cycling shoes: they will make climbing hills a lot easier.

The second poster is correct, you really want to buy from a local sellers with good reputation. Shop around, some even offer lifetime repairs, which is really the reason why you want to buy from a local dealer.

Good luck!

I wouldn't buy a bikesdirect bike unless I was just getting it to strip the components to put it on another bike. The frames aren't great. That's just my opinion...

If you are just starting it would be better to buy a used bike. You will get a better bike and a better deal. Go to http://www.roadbikereview.com/ likely you'll get better advice on a bike purchase there.

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otherwise you're walking into the store with a post it note on your back that says "screw me".

And yet, they probably won't...

I cannot find a better bike that is used then the new ones on bike direct. I am not racing, I just want a bike for riding. You guys supporting local bike shops talk out of both sides of your mouth. Please show me a bike online that is used that is better and not as expensive as the bike direct ones.

Okay Ill answer your question do legit research and find you a used or new bike better than that, if you tell me why that bike is a good bike to buy. Tell me the features on that bike that make it a good deal. And whos going to assemble the bike when you buy it? And do you believe half the stuff that bike claims to have, carbon fork my ass!!!!And no Im not talking out of both sides of my mouth because I work at a bike shop, I just hate it when people think they know what they are doing and claim that bikes like this are nice and then fall into some sort of trap where they are paying more money to fix the damn thing then they originally bought it for. Im not trying to look down on people who admit they dont know what they are doing but when a person with no experience tells someone who has plenty they are talking out of their ass I get a little upset.

Well then you are not looking hard enough. Or like you said you do not know much about bikes. Don't you have friends that ride? Ask them. Besides if you are just looking for a bike to ride around these are all WAY too nice. Go to play it again sports, take a friend and choose a more appropriate bike or like others said go to the local bike shop. Unless you are one of those saps who needs something that looks nice to be able to ride it. In which case forgo the bike altogether it is all just a well meaning intention that will end up in storage.

Ugh that last came out weird...I am sure you know what I mean.

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In other words you cannot find a used bike as good as the new bike direct for the same price.

I understand you work at a bike shop and bike shops feel they offer service and that makes it worth the extra money, but if you aren't a serious bike guy why pay $800.00 and above for a new bike ?

I go on Craigslist all the time looking for a good used bike but usually because the poor sap paid $1,000 for a beginner bike he wants $800.00 for the not very used bike, it makes sense to buy a new bike for $460.00, it hurts your bike shop when buyers go that route but it makes sense for the consumer.

Then buy that bike, dummy, and pay an extra $400 in repairs over the next few years because it's priced low due to being crap workmanship.

See that's not fact, thats opinion, let us deal in facts. I googled and found a few comments saying the bikes were ok. Prove your point or go sit on the porch.

You guys are being ridiculous. Instead of helping the guy out, you're just telling him to do research. Well, he clearly is doing research. He's read some reviews and he's asking for more opinions. What more do you want?

I'm actually looking for a new bike too, but I'm not going to spend the next 3 weeks hanging out at bike shops and cafes, picking the roadies' brains.

Also, what exactly do you mean by saying that those bikes have shoddy workmanship? I've seen those bikes in shops. They also arrive 90% assembled, so if you can use an Allen wrench, you can put them together.

Neither. bikesdirect.com isn't worth it. The extra ~100$ or so that you will pay at a GOOD store is well worth ensuring that you get what you want/need, and that you get it fit well. As far as a good bike, look into the Cannondale Six13 series, I just upgraded my old Trek to one of them.

Ok you can buy a base line Specialized allez for $700 bucks and I can guarantee a used price is far less cheaper. Trust me on this one Ill do some research later on tonight and post up good bikes for your guys price range. Im assuming your looking for road bikes. Anyway whoever says those bikes come 90 percent together is a liar. They come with the front wheel, brake cables, stem, handlebars, and seat not on and the rest of the bike is completely out of adjustment.

No its not redundant, I was claiming a new price! And saying that because it is 700 bucks a used allez would be closer to 400 range and far much of a better bike than that direct bike...So stop hassling my hoff and learn to read.