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Unread 13-06-2006, 21:25
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Re: Suggest some good name brands for bicycles.

A few thoughts:

-Rick is right, Craigslist is a remarkable resource for this kind of thing...it's how I found my present Trek roadbike.

-Look at Diamondback as a company: I've had one for 6 or 7 years, and the only problem that I had with it was my shifters wore out. I am a fan of hard-tails, and they have some good options in the $200-$400 range (their Outlook model is a fine piece of work).

-I don't know what your personal preferences are, but a good hint as to quality is to look at the shifters. I avoid grip shifts at all costs...Shimano and Campagnolo are really the only way to go.

Good luck, and remember the helmet.
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