Re: [RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Check out the Giant Via1W. It's made of steel and its price list is $600. It's the only steel bike in that range and purpose that I could find for a friend who asked a similar question. René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat flat Davis, Ca area. She is on a College Grad/working at Panera Budget. My question is does anyone have any recommendations for a decent off the shelf bike that is capable of strapping some gear onto and heading into the hills? Thanks in Advance.. Dustin G WC Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Hi Dustin, A clever way to get a pretty decent touring bike, assuming she's and REI member, would be to wait for one of those coupons where you get 20-30% off a single item. These can be applied to the Novara bikes (REI's house brand). I've heard pretty good things about the Novara Safari (retail $899 before coupon). As a little bonus, it comes with a rear rack already, Conti Tour Ride tires, and has eyelets for a front rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
This time of year you might be able to find a trade in at a LBS for that price. I have found a few deals in the past this way. At that price you might get lucky. On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat flat Davis, Ca area. She is on a College Grad/working at Panera Budget. My question is does anyone have any recommendations for a decent off the shelf bike that is capable of strapping some gear onto and heading into the hills? Thanks in Advance.. Dustin G WC Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Oops, correction they're Town Ride tires 700x42c or 26x1.75 depending on frame size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Oops, correction they're Town Ride tires 700x42c or 26x1.75 depending on frame size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
I would say Craigslist + big bro to fix up the bike :). Toshi On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 1:12 PM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat flat Davis, Ca area. She is on a College Grad/working at Panera Budget. My question is does anyone have any recommendations for a decent off the shelf bike that is capable of strapping some gear onto and heading into the hills? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Hey Dustin, How about an Africa Bike? http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=africabike_three On 10 April 2013 16:47, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: Oops, correction they're Town Ride tires 700x42c or 26x1.75 depending on frame size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
Does it need to be a new bike? Here's a new Schwinn LeTour on sale at Cambria for $600. http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=171172 Limited sizes, but it has a Reynolds steel frame, triple crank, and eyelets. jim m wc ca On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 1:12 PM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat flat Davis, Ca area. She is on a College Grad/working at Panera Budget. My question is does anyone have any recommendations for a decent off the shelf bike that is capable of strapping some gear onto and heading into the hills? Thanks in Advance.. Dustin G WC Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
What I've found on new bikes in this price range that's personally objectionable are various sub-standard parts. The parts work OK but I'd like something a little better (cranks, brake levers, etc). No point in replacing the parts because the cost would quickly climb to where I may as well spend the $$$ up front for something better. So personally, I'd look for used (surly, or whatever else that's good solid quality and wide availability). If you go for new though, the bikesdirect.com bikes (already mentioned) are ones that have always interested me (great price point and style) but I have never seen one in person. Good all around guy, Kent, loves the Trek Allant: http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-i-bought-trek-allant.html REI has some very nice bikes. If you're a member, you build up savings points with purchases and if you can then find a bike discounted on top of it, you're golden. Giant bikes are usually well priced and pretty good quality at these prices. I think they make bikes for other companies but sell basically the same bikes under their brand as house label versions. At least that's what I've been told. I had a giant MTB a while back and thought it was a really good value. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???
I'd suggest your sister walk into any Trek or Specialized dealer, and test ride a few. Chances are, she'll be better off doing her own shopping than listening to any of us snobs. Low end parts don't concern me. Many of my customers and I have had many happy miles with various Alivio, Sora, and Tiagra components. Anyway, a $600 hybrid is likely to have mid-level Deore-ish parts. Plenty of high end Rivendells running around with Deore hubs and derailleurs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
