I’m not really a beginner to cycling but my previous bike I found for free in someone’s trash, so I’m looking to make a more conscious choice this time around. I want a versatile gravel/road bike that’ll serve me well for a good long time, and it’s been difficult to find secondhand bikes with a small enough frame for me. Are the components listed here good enough to justify paying around a grand for this bike? Will I regret going with a cross bike if I end up using it more on roads and paved trails?
*edited to add that I’m in the CO Front Range area and I’m 5’1″.
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I think it’s good value; however, because it’s eight years old, I’d recommend paying a bike mechanic a few bucks to give it a once over. Ride on…
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I’m not really a beginner to cycling but my previous bike I found for free in someone’s trash, so I’m looking to make a more conscious choice this time around. I want a versatile gravel/road bike that’ll serve me well for a good long time, and it’s been difficult to find secondhand bikes with a small enough frame for me. Are the components listed here good enough to justify paying around a grand for this bike? Will I regret going with a cross bike if I end up using it more on roads and paved trails?
*edited to add that I’m in the CO Front Range area and I’m 5’1″.
I think it’s good value; however, because it’s eight years old, I’d recommend paying a bike mechanic a few bucks to give it a once over. Ride on…