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I don't want a road bike, I am shooting for a hybrid. I want upright riding position, and I am not planning to rock it on the rocky trails too much. No suspensions, skinny-ish tires.

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PK' date=' if you've got some time then shop around for craigslist for some time and try out a few over the weekends. You should be able to get a well cared for Schwinn, Cannondale, Specialized etc. which was $1000-$1500 or so 3-5 years back for $300-500. And most of the time you can be assured that it will be in really good condition because someone who spent that amount on a bike would have taken care of it.[/quote'] So, according to you, would a $1500 bike be noticeably much different for a newbie like me, from a $500 bike? I am not thinking of putting on spandex anytime soon (ever), nor am thinking 50 mile trips, nor am I thinking 50 mile trips. A problem with getting a used bike is that since I don't know much about this stuff, I have no idea how to haggle or get the right price. I looked at a $800 bike yesterday, and I couldn't for the life of me tell the difference between that and the $400 one.
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So, according to you, would a $1500 bike be noticeably much different for a newbie like me, from a $500 bike? I am not thinking of putting on spandex anytime soon (ever), nor am thinking 50 mile trips, nor am I thinking 50 mile trips. A problem with getting a used bike is that since I don't know much about this stuff, I have no idea how to haggle or get the right price. I looked at a $800 bike yesterday, and I couldn't for the life of me tell the difference between that and the $400 one.
I was under the impression you were looking for a road bike - didn't even have an idea that Hybrids go up to the $1500 price tag - the non customized ones. Speaking from a road bike perspective, I would say a used well maintained $1500 bike is better than a new $500 one. Have little idea about Hybrids. But talking from the road bike comparison, a 3-4 year old $1000-1500 bike would have a slightly better frame than a new $300-500 one. Where you will be spending the maximum money in maintaining the bike is the gears - quality Shimano gears which you will get on a $1500 bike will last you 10 years without any extra maintenance besides regular oiling. The $300-500 bikes will have an inferior gear system which you might need to get replaced/repaired in 2-3 years and that itself might set you back by $200 or so. To price a bike, look for the gear and brake system they are using - note down those specs and google it to check whether you are getting a fair deal. For the frame, you should be able to find hazaar reviews on the net.
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class mein first aane se hi cycle naseeb hota :girl_sigh: i had one hero buzz and one ladybird and one iBike no! i topped only two times.. ladybird toh buzz chori hone perr mili thiii hero buzz was bestttt perr meri height ko choti parti :(( go frr ladybirdddd, pk :nice:

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class mein first aane se hi cycle naseeb hota :girl_sigh: i had one hero buzz and one ladybird and one iBike no! i topped only two times.. ladybird toh buzz chori hone perr mili thiii hero buzz was bestttt perr meri height ko choti parti :(( go frr ladybirdddd, pk :nice:
Yes PK' date=' go for ladybird :nice:[/quote'] :cantstop:
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Btw' date=' PK is turning into fineleg. (What cycle should I buy? What browser is the best? Which UPS should I buy for my laptop???)[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
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