Guys,
I'm interested in starting to commute to work by biking and haven't had much experience with biking at all. I've looked at some reviews and online stores and got several entry-level road bike to choose from:
1。 Hasa R4 http://www.amazon.com/2013-HASA-Road-Shimano-Speed/dp/B00D3W8JD 2.Vilano FORZA 4.0 http://www.amazon.com/Vilano-FORZA-Aluminum-Integrated-Shifters/dp/B0053YPOB8/ref=pd_sbs_sg_cy_4 3. Vilano FORZA 3.0 http://www.amazon.com/Vilano-FORZA-Aluminum-Carbon-Shimano/dp/B 4. Diamondback Podium 1 http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Podium-Wheels-Silver-Medium/d
5. Hasa RX-2 flat bar
http://www.amazon.com/2012-HASA-Flat-Shimano-Speed/dp/B005NLPZ4M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2
I realize I'm more used to the flat bar type bikes so I'm inclined to Hasa RX-2 and I read some reviews online suggesting they are pretty good deals. But I can only find a 56cm version of the bike and I'm almost 6'2'' so not sure if 56cm will be a bit small for me.
I plan to go to local shops and try out a few bikes but it seems that all the bikes they have are over $600 so I may end up buying online and have some friends help me assemble it.
Does anyone have suggestions for or against any of the above bikes?
Thanks!
I'm interested in starting to commute to work by biking and haven't had much experience with biking at all. I've looked at some reviews and online stores and got several entry-level road bike to choose from:
1。 Hasa R4 http://www.amazon.com/2013-HASA-Road-Shimano-Speed/dp/B00D3W8JD 2.Vilano FORZA 4.0 http://www.amazon.com/Vilano-FORZA-Aluminum-Integrated-Shifters/dp/B0053YPOB8/ref=pd_sbs_sg_cy_4 3. Vilano FORZA 3.0 http://www.amazon.com/Vilano-FORZA-Aluminum-Carbon-Shimano/dp/B 4. Diamondback Podium 1 http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Podium-Wheels-Silver-Medium/d
5. Hasa RX-2 flat bar
http://www.amazon.com/2012-HASA-Flat-Shimano-Speed/dp/B005NLPZ4M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2
I realize I'm more used to the flat bar type bikes so I'm inclined to Hasa RX-2 and I read some reviews online suggesting they are pretty good deals. But I can only find a 56cm version of the bike and I'm almost 6'2'' so not sure if 56cm will be a bit small for me.
I plan to go to local shops and try out a few bikes but it seems that all the bikes they have are over $600 so I may end up buying online and have some friends help me assemble it.
Does anyone have suggestions for or against any of the above bikes?
Thanks!