The 'Show-off-your-bike thread'

Page 7 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
sygyzy

sygyzy

Lifer
Oct 21, 2000
14,001
4
76
That's what I like to see! Very nice. Tell us how you came about picking and buying it?
 
virtuamike

virtuamike

Diamond Member
Oct 13, 2000
7,845
13
81
Originally posted by: sygyzy
That's what I like to see! Very nice. Tell us how you came about picking and buying it?
Click to expand...

I read (mtbr.com). I shopped (everywhere). I saw (@ Natomas Bike Shop). I rode. I liked. I bought. For $530 w/ Enduro 8 :D
 
sygyzy

sygyzy

Lifer
Oct 21, 2000
14,001
4
76
freegeeks - What the heck is that? i cannot tell :(

virtuamike - What is Enduro 8?
 
sygyzy

sygyzy

Lifer
Oct 21, 2000
14,001
4
76
ThisIsMatt - Did you buy your bike new? I like it. I rode a Kona a few weeks ago down a mountain. Had a bad crash. Nice bikes though.
 
T

ThisIsMatt

Banned
Aug 4, 2000
11,820
1
0
Originally posted by: sygyzy
ThisIsMatt - Did you buy your bike new? I like it. I rode a Kona a few weeks ago down a mountain. Had a bad crash. Nice bikes though.
Click to expand...
Yes I did. Got a deal through a friend ;)
 
virtuamike

virtuamike

Diamond Member
Oct 13, 2000
7,845
13
81
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: sygyzy
ThisIsMatt - Did you buy your bike new? I like it. I rode a Kona a few weeks ago down a mountain. Had a bad crash. Nice bikes though.
Click to expand...
Yes I did. Got a deal through a friend ;)
Click to expand...

No wonder. $400 for a Kona Blast is an awesome price.
 
sygyzy

sygyzy

Lifer
Oct 21, 2000
14,001
4
76
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: sygyzy
freegeeks - What the heck is that? i cannot tell :(

virtuamike - What is Enduro 8?
Click to expand...
Enduro 8 is a Cateye cyclocomputer.
Click to expand...

I saw ads for their new wireless computers. It measures everything you can imagine. I can't wait til they come out, though I am not sure when that is.
 
T

ThisIsMatt

Banned
Aug 4, 2000
11,820
1
0
Originally posted by: sygyzy
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: sygyzy
freegeeks - What the heck is that? i cannot tell :(

virtuamike - What is Enduro 8?
Click to expand...
Enduro 8 is a Cateye cyclocomputer.
Click to expand...

I saw ads for their new wireless computers. It measures everything you can imagine. I can't wait til they come out, though I am not sure when that is.
Click to expand...
I got the Astrale 8...it does more that I even care to use :eek: Like I'm ever going to care what my cadence is :p I still installed the cadence sensor, though...didn't want to just cut it off :p

edit: and they have wireless versions available...
 
F

freegeeks

Diamond Member
May 7, 2001
5,460
1
81
Originally posted by: sygyzy
freegeeks - What the heck is that? i cannot tell :(

virtuamike - What is Enduro 8?
Click to expand...

the shop where I bought the bike has its own frames that are made by a German company
 
W

WhoYoDaddy

Banned
May 5, 2004
47
0
0
Just wondering what's a good beginners road bike? The under $500 range. The best one I've seen in my day long search has been the giant ocr 3. Any others? I know getting a later modle bike is a better deal but I don't know where to find those. My local bike shop seems to be very expensive and their sales seem a bit lackluster, like $100 off 700 for an '02 model.


ThNKA
 
F

freegeeks

Diamond Member
May 7, 2001
5,460
1
81
Originally posted by: WhoYoDaddy
Just wondering what's a good beginners road bike? The under $500 range. The best one I've seen in my day long search has been the giant ocr 3. Any others? I know getting a later modle bike is a better deal but I don't know where to find those. My local bike shop seems to be very expensive and their sales seem a bit lackluster, like $100 off 700 for an '02 model.


ThNKA
Click to expand...

IMHO it's better to get a used one when you have that budget
 
W

WhoYoDaddy

Banned
May 5, 2004
47
0
0
Originally posted by: freegeeks

IMHO it's better to get a used one when you have that budget
Click to expand...

Well, the problem is finding a good reliable used one. I'm currently tracking a 2002 giant ocr with 1 more day to go at $385. I might go for it if it stays under $425 by the closing seconds. It looks to be a real good condition. The new models are about $599 and some 2003 are marked down even more I think to like $499.??

That's about the only road bike that seems to come in under my budget. I know buying used is supposed to be a better deal if you have a low budget....so what other used bikes do you guys recommend?

How much does a bike typically devalue by after say 1 yr, 2 yrs, 3 yrs? I know different bikes cost different amts so a couple of examples might help.

edit:


oh by the way, the bike I'm looking at has the following upgrades..
"Shimano 105 triple crank, Look PP 206 Pedals, Alex DR 13 Front rim, Continental GP Attack Front tire (700x22c), Mavic CXP 11 rear rim, Continental GP Force rear tire (700x23c) and a Blackburn MC-1 water cage."


Are they any good? I'm a total bike n00b. Thanks for any help!
 
B

Brutuskend

Lifer
Apr 2, 2001
26,558
4
0
Originally posted by: WhoYoDaddy
Originally posted by: freegeeks

IMHO it's better to get a used one when you have that budget
Click to expand...

Well, the problem is finding a good reliable used one. I'm currently tracking a 2002 giant ocr with 1 more day to go at $385. I might go for it if it stays under $425 by the closing seconds. It looks to be a real good condition. The new models are about $599 and some 2003 are marked down even more I think to like $499.??

That's about the only road bike that seems to come in under my budget. I know buying used is supposed to be a better deal if you have a low budget....so what other used bikes do you guys recommend?

How much does a bike typically devalue by after say 1 yr, 2 yrs, 3 yrs? I know different bikes cost different amts so a couple of examples might help.

edit:


oh by the way, the bike I'm looking at has the following upgrades..
"Shimano 105 triple crank, Look PP 206 Pedals, Alex DR 13 Front rim, Continental GP Attack Front tire (700x22c), Mavic CXP 11 rear rim, Continental GP Force rear tire (700x23c) and a Blackburn MC-1 water cage."


Are they any good? I'm a total bike n00b. Thanks for any help!
Click to expand...


Where do you live?

Many places have papers dedicated to cycling, look in them for used road bikes.
Also check the bulletin boards at your local bike shops.
This time of year many people start cleaning out their garages and storage spaces, so check at garage sales and the like.
 
sygyzy

sygyzy

Lifer
Oct 21, 2000
14,001
4
76
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: sygyzy
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Originally posted by: sygyzy
freegeeks - What the heck is that? i cannot tell :(

virtuamike - What is Enduro 8?
Click to expand...
Enduro 8 is a Cateye cyclocomputer.
Click to expand...

I saw ads for their new wireless computers. It measures everything you can imagine. I can't wait til they come out, though I am not sure when that is.
Click to expand...
I got the Astrale 8...it does more that I even care to use :eek: Like I'm ever going to care what my cadence is :p I still installed the cadence sensor, though...didn't want to just cut it off :p

edit: and they have wireless versions available...
Click to expand...

Was talking about these new models coming out

CatEye Double Wireless
 
Don Vito Corleone

Don Vito Corleone

Elite
Feb 10, 2000
30,029
67
91
Originally posted by: TheAudit
Here is my bike -

Trek 6500

Has been to four states and has been ridden every other day recently.
Click to expand...

No offense, but that's too nice a bike for a kickstand, and I would ditch at least some of the reflectors. It really is a nice bike, though, so :beer: for you!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom