Quote Originally Posted by tn_rx
KSH,

thanks for your reply. I am looking for something that will help me train and ride the MS-150..so in other words, I need something serious. However, money IS an issue...because I am a first timer and don't know if this will really work out. I have a baby and realisitically know that the bike will be utilized only a few times out of the week. So spending hundreds of dollars on a road bike may not be the smartest thing, nor will it make my hubby very happy if it just sits in the garage.


I'm visiting the bike shop this Saturday and will keep you all posted on my acquisition (if I decide on one then. )

Theresa
Well... it's really hard to get a road bike below $700... and used ones (at least at my LBS) were really old and only about $150 less than a brand new bike.

I think you can get into a Hybrid for around $400???

But if you are serious and you don't want to work twice as hard to go fast... try to get a decent road bike. I know my TREK 1000 is on sale for $550 up here. I paid $700 last October.

Also... don't forget that the gear can cost you too. Pedals... shorts.... jerseys (look on the Internet, you can get one for $30 easy), shoes... etc... etc.

I am broke myself, and I actually cleaned houses on the side for about 2 months to earn the money for my bike. Maybe you can earn some extra money somehow?

Best of luck!

OH... and at the most, I have only ridden my bike 3 times a week... due to time contraints. And I think that is just *right*... and my money was still well spent!