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Title: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: MB_722 on May 27, 2009, 11:02:18 PM: post links and pics :)
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on May 27, 2009, 11:23:46 PM: Quote from: MB_722 on May 27, 2009, 11:02:18 PM
post links and pics :)

I've got a $200 dollar Schwinn that I really enjoy riding from time to time.

Maybe you should try a Mercedes Benz bicycle?

(http://im.rediff.com/money/2005/jun/24mlook.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: MB_722 on May 27, 2009, 11:25:48 PM: too cheesy, thats like getting a Ferrari bike or cologne.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: pumpster on May 27, 2009, 11:28:31 PM: Probably one with two wheels.

Do the research yourself, lazyass.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on May 27, 2009, 11:36:23 PM: Quote from: MB_722 on May 27, 2009, 11:25:48 PM
too cheesy, thats like getting a Ferrari bike or cologne.

They make Ferrari cologne?

HAHA Wow
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: Hugo Chavez on May 27, 2009, 11:47:32 PM: LOL, check this out:

35 MPH, 1800W Lamborghini Electric Mountain Bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lamborghini-35-MPH-1800W-ELECTRIC-Hybrid-Mountain-Bike_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ98083QQihZ008QQitemZ180326046134QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQsalenotsupported
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: pedro01 on May 28, 2009, 12:54:22 AM: I'd go for a Trek, personally
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: sync pulse on May 28, 2009, 01:38:57 AM: Get a really splendid one for 300-500 dollars and put 2300 dollars in Fidelity Magellan...
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: 2ND COMING on May 28, 2009, 03:38:42 AM: Quote from: Hugo Chavez on May 27, 2009, 11:47:32 PM
LOL, check this out:

35 MPH, 1800W Lamborghini Electric Mountain Bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lamborghini-35-MPH-1800W-ELECTRIC-Hybrid-Mountain-Bike_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ98083QQihZ008QQitemZ180326046134QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQsalenotsupported

That thing is so fukin obscure. Who would want to go 35mph on a piece of scrap metal like that
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: calfzilla on May 28, 2009, 08:31:00 AM: Nobody should spend that much on a bicycle unless their name is Lance Armstrong.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: Hugo Chavez on May 28, 2009, 11:57:02 AM: yea, you can get an really good bike in the 400 range is you're wanting some quality. These other bikes are carbon fiber and titanium for pros. Not needed if you're just out to ride a few trails.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: MB_722 on May 28, 2009, 08:24:50 PM: Quote from: Hugo Chavez on May 28, 2009, 11:57:02 AM
yea, you can get an really good bike in the 400 range is you're wanting some quality. These other bikes are carbon fiber and titanium for pros. Not needed if you're just out to ride a few trails.

true, but I like lightweight bikes.

another thing I wouldn't mind is a light weight ... high end quad with pedals so I can sit down / lie back and get some exercise.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: chaos on May 28, 2009, 09:13:17 PM: Specialized makes some good bikes in that range.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: BayGBM on May 29, 2009, 06:09:40 AM: Quote from: MB_722 on May 27, 2009, 11:02:18 PM
post links and pics :)

What kind of rider are you? How frequently are you going to ride this bike? You really need to be honest with yourself when answering that last question. For the kind of money you are talking about, and depending on how you plan to use the bike, it may make more sense to get two (different kinds of) bikes rather than one. I have a Trek 7300 and for my purposes it's great.

A buddy of mine who is hard core when it comes to riding has 5 different bikes (two Konas, one Cannondale, I forget the rest...)

I hear "electric" bikes are the hot new thing now. They are equipped with a small battery and enough power to get you over steep hills when you're too tired to do it yourself. You can find info about them online.
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: Princess L on May 29, 2009, 10:41:07 AM: Quote from: BayGBM on May 29, 2009, 06:09:40 AM
What kind of rider are you?

Are you looking for a road bike, mountain or hybrid? What will be your typical terrain and distance?

I like my TREK 7100 - would've went for the 7300 IF they had my size and color in stock at the time :-\ - I was too impatient to wait ::) A typical ride is anywhere from 16 to 40 miles at a crack, sometimes on the road or a paved trail and sometimes on a gravel trail.

(http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2009/xl/7100_rootbeerecru.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: smoothasf on June 01, 2009, 08:56:06 AM: giant make pretty damn good moountain bikes (http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Product/200801/C20082725844983303_GIANT_TRANCE_MOUNTAIN_BIKE.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: freespirit on June 13, 2009, 10:21:37 AM: This one I bought recently:
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: jerseyhurricane on June 14, 2009, 09:29:39 AM: 1987 Haro Team Master...

A real mans bike to do real man things
Title: Re: What kind of bicycle should I get for between $1200-$2800?
Post by: noworries on June 14, 2009, 02:28:31 PM: Kona Hoss