So new it's scary.

[mcshroom]

Assuming that bike is similar spec to the UK version then the Trek F85 does look like a decent little bike. Bikeradar have a short comparison with some other bikes that are about the same price range here: -
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/best-road-bikes-under-1000-32772/

According to them it's a rigid racy machine with a low aggressive position, so can feel a little harsh on less smooth road surfaces, but is very responsive. If it fits and you like it then it should do you very well

 

[Tolkienapostle]

Thanks for the input everyone. Decided to get the f85. Nice thing is the owners son quoted it as a 2013 thus making it 60% off. I go to pick it up and find out its a 2014 with no discount but the owner gave it to me at the discounted rate. Also, I hear I made out even more because I thought it had tiagra components but it ends up having shimano 105s all the way around (someone ordered it but decided on another bike). Out the door for 617$ I think that's around 375 pounds. Looked other places and I was looking at 1400-1800$ for the same thing. I'm excited.

 

[jazzkat]

Thanks for the input everyone. Decided to get the f85. Nice thing is the owners son quoted it as a 2013 thus making it 60% off. I go to pick it up and find out its a 2014 with no discount but the owner gave it to me at the discounted rate. Also, I hear I made out even more because I thought it had tiagra components but it ends up having shimano 105s all the way around (someone ordered it but decided on another bike). Out the door for 617$ I think that's around 375 pounds. Looked other places and I was looking at 1400-1800$ for the same thing. I'm excited.

Sounds like a great result.
Enjoy

 

[mcshroom]

Thanks for the input everyone. Decided to get the f85. Nice thing is the owners son quoted it as a 2013 thus making it 60% off. I go to pick it up and find out its a 2014 with no discount but the owner gave it to me at the discounted rate. Also, I hear I made out even more because I thought it had tiagra components but it ends up having shimano 105s all the way around (someone ordered it but decided on another bike). Out the door for 617$ I think that's around 375 pounds. Looked other places and I was looking at 1400-1800$ for the same thing. I'm excited.

Enjoy your new bike

 

[Tolkienapostle]

I agree. Pics needed. Will do as soon as feasible.

 

[Cyclist33]

Thanks for the input everyone. Decided to get the f85. Nice thing is the owners son quoted it as a 2013 thus making it 60% off. I go to pick it up and find out its a 2014 with no discount but the owner gave it to me at the discounted rate. Also, I hear I made out even more because I thought it had tiagra components but it ends up having shimano 105s all the way around (someone ordered it but decided on another bike). Out the door for 617$ I think that's around 375 pounds. Looked other places and I was looking at 1400-1800$ for the same thing. I'm excited.

thats now officially best bike under 400 quid, never mind the tribans!

 

[Herbie]

I'd like to stay as economical as without risking purchasing junk. That being said if I see something I fall in love with I usually find a way to get it. I have a few guns i can sell if I find the right bike

Sell all your weapons and get a top machine....that's a no brainer to me

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Sell all your weapons and get a top machine....that's a no brainer to me

I'm not sure he even has to sell them, just pointing them at people could get all the bikes he wants

Joking aside, I think you have a fair point.. Cycling has been known to give people a better quality of life and better health, can the same be said for firearms?

 

[mark st1]

Whatever the budget, no black bikes are allowed thats is just so 2012

Black is back for 2014 dont you know and its so much faster than any other color lol.

 

[Herbie]

I'm not sure he even has to sell them, just pointing them at people could get all the bikes he wants

Joking aside, I think you have a fair point.. Cycling has been known to give people a better quality of life and better health, can the same be said for firearms?

If there was one thing I couldn't see me owning it would be a gun...I once had a catapult though....mind I was about 9 at the time