Sunday, February 18, 2007
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4 comments:
Piaw,
Any suggestions for a first time bike buyer, things to look for/avoid ? Do I just walk into a Performance Bike store & pick up some bike ?. How does a Fuji newest 1.0 for $700 sound for a starter bike(cudn't find anything kinder on the wallet)
Cheers,
S
Sure thing, Srini: Here's my advice written years back:
Spinning Up
If you know nothing about bicycles, the best place to go in the Bay Area is Terry Shaw's shop. I've sent about a dozen Googlers there, and they've been satisfied (and Googlers are a hard to please bunch!).
If you want easy on the wallet, the best bet is to buy the latest $400 special from Bikes Direct and then take it to Terry Shaw and ask for a fitting. Expect lots of sarcastic comments.
I don't like the Fuji Newest series of bikes. The geometry doesn't feel right to me. The low end Bianchis are a better bet, but as always, Terry Shaw will know better.
Thanks Piaw, does joining any biking club/google provide any discounts for Terry's store. Also a rough mapping from height to bike size is good enough right.
Thanks Again,
Srini
Yes. Joining either the Western Wheelers or the Almaden Cycle Touring Club should net you a 10% discount, though I would call Terry and make sure of that.
A rough mapping from height to bike size may be found on at Rivendell's Frame Size guide. Grant (who owns Rivendell) is probably the second best bike fitter I know. Note that Grant likes to size bikes too big for my tastes, but it'll be just right for beginners.
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