Need new bicycle (Cycling or Racing)

[itishe]

I'm going to the University of Minnesota this fall and I need to get a new bike! I'm not sure how big the off-road biking system is down there but I know they have tons and tons of paved trails so I was thinking of getting a cycling bike or racing bike (not too sure of the technical wording yet)

I'm hoping to spend less than $800. I'm not looking to enter the Tour de France but I want a bike that is built for speed and would serve as a great exercise tool as I use the miles of bike trails and I suppose commuting to classes.

If you know any good manufacturers or know of any websites/dealers that offer good prices that'd be awesome!

Thanks guys!

 

[HandyAndy]

Heres a great brand with bikes in the 2-300 range, and more expensive depending on style and performance..I found a bike on there for 3200 dollars!

http://www.gtbicycles.com/

 

[noodle]

You could find some pretty sweet deals on used bikes here:

www.pinkbike.com

Go to the Buy&Sell section and you can search by location.


I got my 2006 Giant Glory for only $1700 using that site from a guy in Vancouver, BC. Its worth well over $2500 with all the upgrades, but if your a good bargainer you can get sick deals. I'm probally going to sell it for around $2200, make a $500 profit and buy another better bike.

Also, buying used is a much better choice I think, (unless its really old) because you get nice bikes for really really good prices. My Giant Glory would be around $3500 with all the upgrades if I bought it new. (excluding taxes)

Good luck and ask me if you need any help. I'd gladly help with bike questions.

 

[immrtlwun]

If you can find a frame for pretty cheap, I built my own bike (with limited experience) from just a frame for about $400. Its a pretty sweet fixed gear with road rims and tires. Your local bike shop can help you build a single or fixed gear bike for easily less than $800.

 

[Triple T]

I use Pinkbike.com as well.

You can join the forums and ask them what they think about a certain bike and they will give you some feedback on it.