| Re: schwinn , raleigh,canadian tire , money avail.$300/350.00
I don't know if you have Dick's Sporting Goods or Sports Authority in
Canada, but it you do they are a good place to look for a $200 to $250 (US)
comfort bike that will last. Forget about a hybrid for that money anywhere
(except used). The reason I mention these stores is because they will have
somebody on staff in their bike department that will be reasonably
knowledgeable if not an expert and they have a wide selection. I bought a
Mongoose at a Dick's 3 years ago for $225 and have put about 10,000 miles on
it (bottom bracket went out last year and cost me $35 to replace, that's
about it for repairs). My boss bought a Mongoose at the same Dick's last
year for $200 and he's been happy with it, too.
Consumer Reports (this month) says that you can find comfort bikes for $250
US in some bike shops and if that's true they are certainly worth a look.
One tip. Everybody seems to want to put front shocks on comfort bikes
nowadays. Avoid it if you can. Your best bet is an aluminum frame and
chrome-moly forks. The forks will have some give, but will not waste energy
like a suspension fork that you don't need for road use.
The idea of a used bike is a good one if you can find a nice one in your
area. Big if.
Good luck.
--
- GRL
"It's good to want things."
Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
Visual Basic programmer)
"rick" <rick @ nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> My son want to buy with his own money his first bike.He is 15 and ride
> mainly on paved road and nice bike path . He is a serious kid and take
care
> of his thing.
>
> He looks now at the hybrid or comfort bike.There is one on sale this week
> and made by Schwinn. To be honest with you all the brand I have seen with
> him seems to be made from the same components, brake, derailleur, wheels,
> most of them come from Taiwan.
>
> Can you get a decent bike within his price range ( 250.00 to 350.00)
> Canadian.?
>
> We visited a few local bike shop but man, they want an arm and a leg for
> their bike, and I dont know for you but I need my both legs and arms to
ride
> ;-)I can understand that their stuff is maybe better but its like any
other
> stuff, the sky is the limit and we must stay rational.
>
> 300.00 for my boy is a lot of dollars,lots of sacrifice, so I would like
to
> see him happy with his purchase, can you minimise my worry ?
>
> Thanks for your input
>
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