What is the right amount to spend on your first road bike?

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Jul 22, 2014
2:49:59pm

NacoCoug

What is the right amount to spend on your first road bike?

I'd like to get into it for exercise, not just for commuting.

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NacoCoug

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What is the right amount to spend on your first road bike?

NacoCoug

7/22/14 2:49pm

600-1000

7/22/14 2:50pm

Any particular makes or models?

NacoCoug

7/22/14 3:12pm

Frames are all basically made by same couple of companies.

byusuvu

7/22/14 3:16pm

near monopoly on frames

7/22/14 3:17pm

RE: Any particular makes or models?

Paco

7/22/14 3:20pm

Enough that the bike itself won't make you hate biking

byusuvu

7/22/14 2:52pm

I was concerned last year when I bought mine that I'd outgrow it or be unhappy

7/22/14 2:56pm

Leave budget space for pedals and shoes too

Paco

7/22/14 3:06pm

How about this one?

NacoCoug

7/22/14 3:19pm

RE: How about this one?

NacoCoug

7/22/14 3:19pm

Looks good.

jlm252

7/22/14 3:29pm

Wait until the winter and then buy on clearance.

jlm252

7/22/14 3:28pm

What model Cannondale did you get?

NacoCoug

7/22/14 3:33pm

CAAD 8 SORA. I really like it. Entry level but it's perfect for how I use it.

jlm252

7/22/14 3:50pm

Pedal or motorized?

BYU4eVeR

7/22/14 9:13pm

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