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Buying A Road Bike

A couple of months ago I was thinking about buying a road bike and it was suggested that I buy a used one. I am still looking at buying a road bike. What should I look for when buying a used road bike?
sgtjonson
2008-07-13 01:05:32

Depends on how much you want to do to make it better. Three piece bottom bracket, good, wheels are 60% of a bike, are they good, light, aluminum?

If not price should reflect upgrade costs...


ncbt
2009-06-18 21:22:47

I am a big fan of lugged steel bikes. They look great and usually have a bit more room for tires/ fenders then modern road bikes.


igo
2009-06-19 02:16:38

Me too. I love the craftmanship. I was pennyless for a long time, now not so. Luggs can be made so many ways....


ncbt
2009-06-19 05:28:40