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Best Entry Level Road Bike
People couldn't find a better time for looking and buying a new road bike. Manufacturers today are offering more makes and models than ever before. And there is a wide variety in price points as well. Component companies are producing an exceptional selection of top quality braking and shifting systems at different price points as well. All this makes deciding on the best entry level road bike for you not an easy job.
But having a good number of choices is a good thing because it increases the probability you'll be able to find the perfect bike for you. There is one condition you need to know what you’re looking for.
There are really two things you need to decide about.
The first step in making your choices selection easier is deciding how much you’re willing to pay for you new bike. Price helps you decide if you can afford good, better or best when you starting thinking about the frame material, components and overall quality. For most people their options are decided by their budget. Having some understanding what your options might be before you enter a local bike shop is powerful information.
The second step is considering the kind of riding you plan on doing. If you’re looking for a commuter bike, a general fitness or are planning on doing some serious road riding will all have an effect on the type of bike you should look at. A flat bar road bike would be good for commuting and around town riding but if you are going to be doing some serious riding you will want the best entry level race style bike you can afford. You know the kind the ones with the dropdown handlebars. You will definitely want the last kind if you are planning on doing longer rides or serious fitness. These bikes usually cost around $1,000 or so for one that is entry level. The ones the pros use well the cost could be more than a brand new car.
That is why it is so important to set your priorities and parameters first about how you want to choose the best entry level road bike for you. If you are looking for the best you can forget about looking in the departments stores for your bike. First they don’t sell quality they sell cheap and they don’t know what their selling or how to set them up for you so you get the most out of your new bike. You may want something cheap but if you want the best you want the best quality you can afford.
Even at that you will have to buy a mass produced bike from one of many manufacturers. These bikes will usually be good but with a grab bag of components in order to hit stay within your price point. Expect the frame construction to be such as to maximize economy. All bikes should e able to be fitted to the individual rider but most of them will not be able to address an exact rider benefits.
Bike shops might be intimidating but I feel they are the best place to buy to get a bike that meets all you’re looking for. You can tell the difference in quality for sure and they will get you fit right.
Determining which is the best entry level road bike for you comes down to how much you have to spend, how and why you plan on riding.