n00b Roadie Seeks Bike: A Tale

[laura*]

Thanks for the tips everyone! I'm still debating hard on the creamsicle 2.1! They want $999 which seems like a lot when 2012's coming out this month make it 4 years old.

I wouldn't consider bikes to depreciate like cars. The big component groups only get changed every 3 or 4 years. Some people even prefer components of a previous generation. Your continued riding of the 1997 bike demonstrates that you don't need to the latest and greatest parts.

The more important consideration is how much wear and tear the bike has gotten from test rides and sitting around the shop.