Hi,
I wanted to get into road cycling for a long time now, and when my bike was stolen this winter I decided it was time to get a road bike. I did some basic research and stopped on Trek 1500.
Then, I went to local store and spoke with the sales person there and he basically said if u’re on a tight budget (I am a college student with part-time job), I should go with 1000 instead.
The only differences I see between those bikes are the shifters, wheels and better derailleurs. The sales person said that if properly adjusted, stock 1000 derailleurs would do a great job (unlike all the reviews I read online, which say that front 2203 is terrible and barely functions).
Should I get 1000 now and upgrade wheels/shifters/derailleurs next season when I have more money? Or should I just find some money and get 1500 right away?
Thank You
I wanted to get into road cycling for a long time now, and when my bike was stolen this winter I decided it was time to get a road bike. I did some basic research and stopped on Trek 1500.
Then, I went to local store and spoke with the sales person there and he basically said if u’re on a tight budget (I am a college student with part-time job), I should go with 1000 instead.
The only differences I see between those bikes are the shifters, wheels and better derailleurs. The sales person said that if properly adjusted, stock 1000 derailleurs would do a great job (unlike all the reviews I read online, which say that front 2203 is terrible and barely functions).
Should I get 1000 now and upgrade wheels/shifters/derailleurs next season when I have more money? Or should I just find some money and get 1500 right away?
Thank You