I personally wouldn't buy a bike without riding it first if I was spending any significant amount on it. If I was just picking up a chromoly from bikes direct for a couple of hundred or some such, I wouldn't sweat it as much. Though, I have several friends with those bikes and I'd hop on one of them.Originally Posted by spangola .
Hi,
I'm joining the cycle to work scheme at my place and I have seen a Cannondale CAAD 8 that is in stock, which I like the look of and is within my price range. However, the supplier won't let us test the bike before buying as they have a tied in policy with my company..!!?? I have tried to find a Cannondale at my LDS but to no avail. Can anyone advise me on these bikes before I buy. Do I need specialist tools for them or not? And would a 56cm frame be the right size for a 5'10'' medium build guy? I am currently cycling 20 miles a day to work and back on a mountain bike which is very comfortable but a little slow and tiring. Are Cannondales fairly comfortable?
Many thanks
just written in the forum and think the sameOriginally Posted by Lewie .
IMHO, the weight of the bike, the cost of the bike, the frame material, how fast you can ride, how far you can ride -- they all mean very little. What matters is how much fun you are having. As I said, just my humble opinion.
Lew
Originally Posted by jkyle .
I personally wouldn't buy a bike without riding it first if I was spending any significant amount on it.
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I can't stress how important bike fit was for me and from what other, more experience cyclists have reported I'm not alone in that. Fits can range from 50 to 200 dollars. I'd ask around some bike clubs to find a reputable fitter in your area.
One saying that now rings very true to me is:
"It's better to buy a $1,000 dollar bike and a $200 dollar fit than it is to buy a $5,000 dollar bike and no fit at all."
When you decide what your upper limit on spending for a bike will be, include the cost of a fit.
Originally Posted by DMJYwyg .
I want to buy a bike,but I don't know what kind of bike shold I buy.
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