Papadopoulos Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi guys, I read the sticky on the forum and I know it talked about pricing and going for nicer bikes if you're able but here is my dilemma: I would REALLY like to stay in the sub $1000 range because I would really like to get started soon - Im 27 and not getting any younger - and I will have to save up for a good month or two to get the Element. I just dont know if its worth getting a $1000 bike to start on, and then wish I had just gone for the Element to begin with. I know absolutely nothing about high end bikes at this point, so upgrading a cheaper bike in the near future seems alittle daunting. Any advice on this? Is there some good sub $1000 bikes? Should I wait? etc. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Have you ridden one before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadopoulos Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Have you ridden one before? I have not...I mean, a bike yes.Trials, no. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Then I would be dubious about spending that much, I'm not saying it's a bad bike to ride but it may not suit you. If you can you'd be better off having a go of one or something with similar geometry beforehand, if it feels right then by all means get a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadopoulos Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Awesome. Thanks for the reply. Do you have any suggestions? In regards to a complete bike, I mean. Edited September 17, 2012 by Papadopoulos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I wouldn't want to throw a suggestion out without hearing what you had ridden previously. I've had a fair selection of mods, stocks and a couple of 24's and whilst I got on with most there was a mod frame which I literally sold within a week of buying it as the geometry just felt awful. To this day I still regret selling my old mod to buy that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 If you can do some bike mechanics then go second hand. You won't loose much money that way. Often the bikes on here require some work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 you want an old used mod or something to start with so you can chuck it around abit more without worrying about scratching or denting it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky111 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) you could get a good condition, high spec second hand bike off here for that price, and you wouldn't loose out to much if you sold it on after. only problem is second hand bikes often need allot of work done to them or parts replaced, it's almost impossible to tell just by looking at them what part might be worn out or broken. If your technically minded enough to fix things then second hand is the way to go. Edited September 19, 2012 by rocky111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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