[fit45]

All of you cycling fanatics --<br><br>
I have an opportunity to purchase a new 54cm (my size) 2007 Trek 1000 WSD at a great price ($499). Should I go for it or save for a different bike?<br><br>
I've been thinking that I would like to start biking, but my ancient, rusty 12-speed Huffy mountain bike just isn't cutting it. I would love to be working my way toward a tri in the next two years.<br><br>
On my limited budget, the Trek sounds like a great starter bike for me.<br><br>
Opinions, please?

 

[NBjunkie]

FIT--I will get back to you on this--I have to go look at my paperwork on the Trek stuff......

 

[NBjunkie]

wanted to add--I am excited that you are going to start biking and doing Tris!!! YIPPEE! BF does tris, right?

 

[fit45]

Thanks for checking, Amber. Yes - BF does tris. Unfortunately, he's no longer my BF! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad">

 

[APRR Chuck]

the Trek is a good starter bike, i have several cycling skaters that have started on this bike and they love it.

 

[wipaddler]

Let's jus say that is 300 less than what I paid for the same bike! Get it upgrade later

 

[hally]

I say go for it IF, it really is your size. How tall are you? I am 5'5" and was measured for a 50-51 and I absolutely am in love with my bike.<br>
One other person on this forum was told they were a rather big size too and ended up actually getting a smaller bike. If the bike fits great you will love it.<br>
$499 isn't cheap if you end up with the wrong bike for you.<br><br>
Keep in mind too, it's not just the bike, you need pedals and if you get clip ins you will need shoes. And a helmet and gloves. And a small bag for behind the seat for extra tubes and a multitool and patch kit. And if the seat is uncomfortable, and many of them are you will have to switch that out too.

 

[QuixoticNotions]

Yeah, That seems like a good deal. Gives you more money for toys!