I'm currently a starving student looking to purchase my first road bike. I have clipless pedals and shoes thus far.
I have found a few options for bikes:
1) Trek 1.2T, has good reviews for an introductory bike with carbon fork but crummy shifter/derailer but will cost only $650.
2) Use Trek 2.1 Pilot: (not sure of year, but recent) has nice shimano shifter and computer already on, costs $1000, which is upper end/stretching of budget.
3) Specialized Allez for $880.
What is the better buy? Are there any other models I should consider? I have been to several bike stores.
Finally, what else should I budget for aside from $10 water bottle/rack, $50 for helmet or so, $70 for pants/shirt. Please correct me if any of these prices are off or any opinions.
Thanks for your time.
I have found a few options for bikes:
1) Trek 1.2T, has good reviews for an introductory bike with carbon fork but crummy shifter/derailer but will cost only $650.
2) Use Trek 2.1 Pilot: (not sure of year, but recent) has nice shimano shifter and computer already on, costs $1000, which is upper end/stretching of budget.
3) Specialized Allez for $880.
What is the better buy? Are there any other models I should consider? I have been to several bike stores.
Finally, what else should I budget for aside from $10 water bottle/rack, $50 for helmet or so, $70 for pants/shirt. Please correct me if any of these prices are off or any opinions.
Thanks for your time.