How much is a good bike for cycling for non competitive?

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*who are 18 to mid 20s*

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for someone who isn't in their to compete but someone who does cycling on a regular basis.

I been hearing it costing around 800 or 1000 but they might of assumed I meant for people who are serious about it and wanting to compete but I wouldn't think for someone who just just does it on average spends 800. I'm talking about people who 18-mid 20s.

Answer 1

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What riding will you do - road? mountain? commuting? touring?

do you want a road bike with drop bars?
does your touring bike need to carry luggage?
do you want a full suspension mountain bike?

it all totally depends.

For road: I would not go below Shimano Tiagra level components or the equivalent from other brands.
Same for MTB, get some decent componentry.

800 is a good start.
You usually get better deals if you buy a slighly used bike, e.g. off Craigslist.

Make SURE it fits. When in doubt, buy smaller.

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I spent way more than that on my bikes because I love a really good ride. I "compete" in tris.

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mcG do you really think 18-early 20s have the money afford 800 most of the time? i doubt that

Answer 2

What you want to do with the bicycle is very important to the decision.

Does what on a regular basis? Road riding, trail riding, paved path riding, commuting? How many hours a week or miles do you want to ride? Everyone has a different idea what is serious riding.

You can buy a decent commuter/bike path bike for under $500 easily. If you want to get serious into road riding you will be upping the price. $800 is the gateway to entry level road bikes -- decent ones are up to $1000. Good off road mountain bikes usually are in the same range, often more.

Believe it or not the age range has little to do with the bike once you are talking adult sizing. In fact people in their early twenties are usually looking for the highest performance possible.

Answer 3

most of the time $80-$100