I want to get a road bike but out of anyone's experience which brand is best?

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Amanda

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I've always heard good things about Trek but any input would be great! Thanks to everyone!

I'm doing the 38 mile bridge pedal and plan on riding more so it will need to be dependable
A price would be helpful for people huh, I'm certainly not rich but I was thinking up to $600.00
 
I think Schwin is a great bike. I have a Mongoose and it works GREAT. My Brother has a Schwin, and I ride it sometimes. So,

Mongoose

Schwin
 
Treks are awesome bikes. I have a 2400 and LOVE it! Great speed and components. Treks can become a bit pricey though, but I'd pretty much say you get what you pay for. If you want a good entry bike specialized, giant, cannondale all make a good. Probably a little cheaper than trek. hope this helps have fun!
 
As long as it's sold by a reputable bike shop, it's a good brand. At your budget level, you will have either go used as suggested already, or you'll be getting a really entry level bike that is going to be heavy and slow.

Before you buy anything, try riding some woman-specific bikes at a shop; they know that people shop around and won't expect you to buy a bike just because you test rode it, and you'll know about what size you need, too. Most women find women's bikes to be more comfy than a generic men's bike. Then you can comb Craig's List for a used bike, which you should of course test ride too.
 
Ah, we haven't had a "best brand" question around here for,,,let's see,,,at least two days:-(

Do you have a budget, or is the sky the limit?!

You can get all kinds of random responses, but most will be meaningless without a specified budget.

Oh, brand is usually immaterial. As you go to higher level road bikes, the component groups are higher quality/performance. This is reflected in the price.

Edit: $600 is limiting, but not the end all. For new bikes, consider:

1. Jamis Ventura Sport
>>about as inexpensive as you'll find in a quality, credible road bike with STI shifting.

2. Kona Honky Tonk
>>this is a cool bike that features downtube shifters to keep the cost down, but the quality is excellent for the money.

3. Order a Mercier, Fuji, Dawes or Windsor from bikesdirect.com. In your budget, you can select from a variety of models with different options. The downside is you'll have no help with sizing or adjustments, and you have to do the final assembly and adjustments,,,,or pay someone to do it. Still a very good value.

4. Toughen up and go with a singlespeed. Okay, I'm having some fun here, but a singlespeed may be an option for you if you don't have many hills around. Bikesdirect.com has several. There are also the Kona Paddy Wagon, Jamis Beatnik, Raleigh One Way, and Trek Soho among others. Not paying for shifters and derailleurs can save you money if you don't need it.

Good luck, ride safe, and Live Strong (j/k)
 
At your price point you are looking at a used bike. You want to figure out what size bike you need and with what components and look on the local ebay and Craig's list.
 
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