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09-05-21, 06:02 PM
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I am new to cycling. Bought an entree level Specialized road bike. Looking to go to the next level but don’t want to drop a boat load of money. Any help with what bike I should buy next? I bike20-30 miles a day 4 to 7 days a week
09-05-21, 06:21 PM
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What's wrong with your current bike? How long have you been riding it? What is your riding style? What are your goals?
Save your $$$$ until you are no longer "new" to cycling... 🙂
Save your $$$$ until you are no longer "new" to cycling... 🙂
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09-05-21, 06:42 PM
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specialized?
they make a pretty decent bike don't they?I paid 150 for my old raleigh and the crank arm just broke so I am taking on the challenge of replacing and updating the bottom end to save money plus the bike just fits me.what is it about your bike you don't like?
09-05-21, 07:19 PM
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Entree level Specialized huh?
enjoy it and in a few years then buy a better Specialized or whatever brand you can get from your LBS.
enjoy it and in a few years then buy a better Specialized or whatever brand you can get from your LBS.
09-05-21, 07:35 PM
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Cool story! What are you looking for and what do you have? What is the real point of this post, what are we to do with what you have said?
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09-05-21, 07:38 PM
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I bought an entry level trek back in 2008. I still ride it because it is all I have. A better bike won't make you a better rider, only riding more will do that. Enjoy what you have unless you really feel the bike is holding you back. Chances are it isn't.
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09-05-21, 08:06 PM
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How new are you to cycling? 6 months? A year? If you're doing 20-30 miles every day, you must have some idea of where you want your cycling to go next. Rather than thinking of it as "what's wrong with the bike you have?", I'd suggest thinking of it as "What do I want to do that would be easier or better with a different bike?"
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