Hey guys,
I am just trying to get into cycling as I am getting over a series of knee surgeries and need to find a new sport. I have been researching and riding all different kinds of bikes. After riding entry level bikes from brands like Raleigh, Felt, Trek, and Specialized I have come to find that the Trek is most comfortable for me. I started shopping around to try and find 2008 1.2 models, but cannot find any in my size (56). A LBS that I have been going to is selling the 2009 1.2 for $880, which is the steepest price I have seen for the 1.2. But they also have a 2009 1.5 show bike that they said they would be willing to sell to me for the price of the 1.2 at $880. Or I could buy a 2009 1.2 at other stores for around $730.
Is it worth spending the extra $150 for the 1.5 or should I stick with buying a 1.2? I would really appreciate some advice as I am just trying to get into the sport and am trying to learn about everything.
Thanks
I am just trying to get into cycling as I am getting over a series of knee surgeries and need to find a new sport. I have been researching and riding all different kinds of bikes. After riding entry level bikes from brands like Raleigh, Felt, Trek, and Specialized I have come to find that the Trek is most comfortable for me. I started shopping around to try and find 2008 1.2 models, but cannot find any in my size (56). A LBS that I have been going to is selling the 2009 1.2 for $880, which is the steepest price I have seen for the 1.2. But they also have a 2009 1.5 show bike that they said they would be willing to sell to me for the price of the 1.2 at $880. Or I could buy a 2009 1.2 at other stores for around $730.
Is it worth spending the extra $150 for the 1.5 or should I stick with buying a 1.2? I would really appreciate some advice as I am just trying to get into the sport and am trying to learn about everything.
Thanks