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Dean · 2011-03-22, 10:15 PM

What do you want to do with it? If you were a hard core biker, you wouldn't be asking for help, so...

How many miles a week are we talking about on what surface(s).

Honestly, how much did you ride the old one over the last 3-5 years?

There is a huge difference between a bike to ride a few laps at autocross or around local bike paths and one you can go do hardcore downhill or trail riding around the sierras or compete much less win the Death Ride on.

You can spend less than $100 for the former and up to thousands for the rest.

An $800 bike sounds like a lot for someone who doesn't know enough about the sport to draw their own conclusions.

I am not claiming to be an expert. I have a 30ish year old road bike that was $600 when I bought if I recall correctly and a 8 year old cheapo Walmart special dual suspension "mountain" bike that was $70 that if it gets stolen out of my trailer or truck I don't care. Just suggesting you decide what you are sure you want to do with it and don't let "experts" talk you into spending more than you want to to get something you won't use.

2011-03-22, 10:15 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	What do you want to do with it? If you were a hard core biker, you wouldn't be asking for help, so... How many miles a week are we talking about on what surface(s). Honestly, how much did you ride the old one over the last 3-5 years? There is a huge difference between a bike to ride a few laps at autocross or around local bike paths and one you can go do hardcore downhill or trail riding around the sierras or compete much less win the Death Ride on. You can spend less than $100 for the former and up to thousands for the rest. An $800 bike sounds like a lot for someone who doesn't know enough about the sport to draw their own conclusions. I am not claiming to be an expert. I have a 30ish year old road bike that was $600 when I bought if I recall correctly and a 8 year old cheapo Walmart special dual suspension "mountain" bike that was $70 that if it gets stolen out of my trailer or truck I don't care. Just suggesting you decide what you are sure you want to do with it and don't let "experts" talk you into spending more than you want to to get something you won't use. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2011-03-22 at 10:18 PM.