I agree! Shimano 105 and higher have all sealed bearings. Anything lower will have a shorter life!
Check craigslist "Raleigh area" for used bikes but you should be able to get a new 105 equipped bike on sale for 1200 to 1400. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ronnie Raper Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [COWs] question No deals on bikes I've seen but stay with shimano 105 or higher -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David C. Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:09 PM To: CyclistsOfWilson-COWs Subject: [COWs] question I have a female friend that is interested in cycling. I have been searching around some for bikes put wanted to ask the COW experts for advice. She is very athletic, but never been on a road bike. I think she would like to stay in the $1200 or below price. She will probably need a 54. She has looked at Don's but I wanted to see if you all have seen any out there lately for a good deal? My entry level schwinn was only $800 and I got over 5,000 miles on it before having to do any work to the drivetrain. What is the lowest component setup you would recommend for her to start with? Thanks everyone David C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en.
