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buying a new bike

Liamu2 · 2011-04-14 01:52:40

Buying a bike for around 500..I seen giant defy for 500 on the internet but in shops was like 700-800..would it he weird if I went to bike shop to get a good fit and then buy online? Anyone know any good entry level bikes I could look at or sites to buy from ?

14-04-2011 1:52am

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Liamu2

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Buying a bike for around 500..I seen giant defy for 500 on the internet but in shops was like 700-800..would it he weird if I went to bike shop to get a good fit and then buy online?

Anyone know any good entry level bikes I could look at or sites to buy from ?

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#2 14-04-2011 6:48am

thebouldwhacker

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You can use charts like this and take a few spins on recommended sized bikes to see how they feel. Bike fitting would be a high % cost of a €500 bike unless the shop gives it free with a purchase.

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