Hi,
I am looking into getting into road cycling as an exercise/hobby.
A little bit about my cycling background. Growing, up I went everywhere on my bike. I had no hesitation biking for 30-40 miles when I was in 13 years old. However probably about when I was 15, my schedule changed and for the last 18 years, I have not been biking at all.
Recently I started working on getting back into shape. I lost 40 pounds and I am now in my target weight. But I am still not active at all. There is a group of my neighbors who go biking a lot (40+ mile day trips), so I would want to start joining them. But I first need to get a bike.
Just in case my interest dies in it, I do not think it would be smart for me to purchase a brand new bike. My budget though allows me to spend more for something that will benefit me. I wouldn't spend more just for a name if its not really better, but if there are real benefits then I can spend a few thousand dollars. I do live in the northeast of the united states, so the biking will be a season activity.
I am just under 6 ft tall so I would need a bike with a larger frame.
I did do some basic research and based off what I saw, these are the best one out on Craiglist in my area currently. I am trying to decide if it is worth spending more money on the more expensive ones. It could be that none of these are the right ones for me and I should be looking at something else:
I am looking into getting into road cycling as an exercise/hobby.
A little bit about my cycling background. Growing, up I went everywhere on my bike. I had no hesitation biking for 30-40 miles when I was in 13 years old. However probably about when I was 15, my schedule changed and for the last 18 years, I have not been biking at all.
Recently I started working on getting back into shape. I lost 40 pounds and I am now in my target weight. But I am still not active at all. There is a group of my neighbors who go biking a lot (40+ mile day trips), so I would want to start joining them. But I first need to get a bike.
Just in case my interest dies in it, I do not think it would be smart for me to purchase a brand new bike. My budget though allows me to spend more for something that will benefit me. I wouldn't spend more just for a name if its not really better, but if there are real benefits then I can spend a few thousand dollars. I do live in the northeast of the united states, so the biking will be a season activity.
I am just under 6 ft tall so I would need a bike with a larger frame.
I did do some basic research and based off what I saw, these are the best one out on Craiglist in my area currently. I am trying to decide if it is worth spending more money on the more expensive ones. It could be that none of these are the right ones for me and I should be looking at something else:
- Cannondale Men's Road Bike SERIES 3.0 - Was tuned up last years, in great condition - 25 inch wheels - $350
- Cannondale R600 - A bit older, I dont have the age, in pretty good condition - 22 inch frame 700c wheels - $350
- Cannondale CAAD9 bicycle - Excellent condition, - 54cm frame, 700c Wheels, no suspension (rigid) - $750
- Specialized Roubaix pro Race SL4 2014 - excellent condition - a few upgrades 54cm frame 700c wheels - $2300
- Cannondale Synapse 105 Disc Road Bike 2017- Excellent Condition - Size 54 700 c ties, no suspension - $989 - This one is coming from a bike shop so may have a warranty
- BMW Carbon Racer - Brand New - 54CM -$1600
- 2013 CANNONDALE SUPER SIX EVO - good condition - 54cm frame, 700C wheels no suspension SRAM derailleur and other SRAM parts- $1200
- 2014 Raleigh Militis Elite - Excellent condition - 53 frame, 700c tires, no suspension, Sram Rival and Apex fron derailleur - $599 - I am concerned about this one as he says its the equivalent of a 52 on other companies, so maybe to small - Also from a bike shop
- Cannondale Evo Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting - Excellent condition two years old, less then 50 miles on it - 51cm frame 700C tires - This has electric shifting but may be too small as is 51cm. - $2000