How do you guys value the different component groups? I'm looking at 4 bike models with a U-lock included. Unlike with computer components, I am not very versed in what to look at and what the real improvements are when you go with different levels of components. Even if you know of any good reading material to learn how to compare parts.
The bikes I am looking with a U-lock and tax included for are:
2012 Norco VFR 4 for $440
2012 Brodie Bolt for $460
2012 Kona Dew City for $472
2012 Kona Dew for $512
These are for bikes at a London, ON, shop in which the manager has offered to reduced the costs a lot because he was in the lab with me at school when my Brodie Circuit got stolen.
Could anyone give there advice on a quick look at the specs at each of these price points.
http://www.norco.com/bikes/urban/urb...nce/vfr-forma/
http://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/bolt.php
http://2k12.konaworld.com/asphalt_co...ent=dew_city#2
http://2k12.konaworld.com/asphalt_co...?content=dew#2