New bicycle 2014
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- jacklalane0
The Cannondale looks decent, try and buy one that has Shimano 105 shifters and this bike does. Also get clipless pedals and shoes.
That is a tiny budget for a decent road bike, like others have suggested I would consider buying used, you will get more bang for your buck.
- yeah, the price depends on which groupset you choose. i'll prob get the caad8 with either 105 or tiagra...sine
- thecreativefire0
What about looking on eBay for a well looked after second-hand bike?
It might help stretch your budget to a better bike even if it is a year or two older.
- fooler0
never heard of Merida here in the US but I'm not into the sport as much as I used to be.
I would go take a short test ride on the cannonale and fuji and see which one feels better. Stores usually let you at least ride around the parking lot for a few minutes. If thats not an option I would compare which one has the better components for the price.
- sine0
couple on my shortlist...
Cannondale CAAD 8 (2013)
http://www.cannondale.com/catalo…FUJI Roubaix (2013)
also digging through the many 2013/2014 Merida models, but don't know much about them. they seem like popular bikes here though.
- sine0
^ great post and link. that's the kind of info and recommendations i'm looking for...
- fooler0
$500-700 USD isn't going to get much of a road/racing bike.
Your $800-1000 is more realistic for an entry level bike with mediocre components.
Like nocomply said right now is a great time to get last years bikes.
I bought a Fuji Roubaix for $900 a few years ago at Performance Bike that retailed for $1200. Looks like they're having the same sale now
http://www.performancebike.com/b…
- hektor9110
Go here they currently have great sales
http://www.competitivecyclist.co…
- fues0
- nocomply0
A lot of 2013-model entry level road bikes that normally sell in the $1000-1300 US range are on clearance/closeout right now since shops are making room for all of the new 2014 inventory. If you look around you can probably score one for that $800-1000 price point you mentioned. I'd call some local shops and ask them if they have anything on closeout like that.
One word of advice - get the best quality equipment you can afford up front. Usually the package cost of buying everything is cheaper than upgrading piece by piece.
- uan0
- sine
i'm in the market for a new bike. i currently own a hybrid commuter/mountain bike (which i mostly use for longer urban commutes) and an old single-speed road bike for shop runs, etc.
i'm looking for a new 2013/2014 model road/racing bike. i've got a 110km race coming up in march and need to get some training started. i'd like some direction in terms of current models. get some more knowledge before i walk into the stores. looking for a complete build. can upgrade components as i go along.
budget... i could potentially spend up to $800/$1000, but $500-$700 is more my range. so, entry-level sports/race, doubling up as a comfortable daily commuter.