Hey all, I'm looking to purchase my first real road/racing bike. I rode BMX and mountain bikes growing, but I now live in NYC and am looking for something that I can get a good workout on, but can also ride around the city. The bulk of my fitness riding will be done in Central Park around that 6.5 mile loop. Probably no more then 60-90 minutes at a time.
I'm 6'0 ft and am in pretty good shape. Price is going to be my main selling point and would love to make this purchase as cheap as possible since I will probably buy another bike in 2 or so years if I get into it. I have found some cheap options online (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3_IX.htm) and (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington1_IX.htm), but those would probably have to go to a shop to get assembled, which probably isn't cheap. More importantly, is buying online even a good idea? Should I go to a store and try to snag last years model for cheap? Anyone have a good shop in NYC?!
Thanks for your help!
I'm 6'0 ft and am in pretty good shape. Price is going to be my main selling point and would love to make this purchase as cheap as possible since I will probably buy another bike in 2 or so years if I get into it. I have found some cheap options online (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3_IX.htm) and (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington1_IX.htm), but those would probably have to go to a shop to get assembled, which probably isn't cheap. More importantly, is buying online even a good idea? Should I go to a store and try to snag last years model for cheap? Anyone have a good shop in NYC?!
Thanks for your help!
