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manwiches · 09-24-2015, 07:43 AM

Hey CP.

Looking for some opinions on purchasing a couple bikes (for my wife and I). Background, neither of us have owned a bike since we were 15 (15+ years now), and were looking at getting bikes just to putter around the city (we live in Regina, so not too much elevation changes, but some ground/terrain changes) during the Spring/Summer/Fall months. Probably go out once a week at the most, and are looking to get a chariot as well for our kid.

We aren't bike enthusiasts at all, have gone to the local bike shops here, as well as the Sport Chek. Local stores start at 600+ for bikes, while places like Sport Chek start at 150. In any event, we aren't looking to spend a lot of money, but we also don't want to be regretting our decision in a couple years. We want to buy a couple bikes that will last us for the next 15 years.

We've looked at a bunch of bikes and types, and have narrowed it down to this one from Sport Chek. (both male and female versions)

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1164910_-1___

Original price is $550, end of season price is $440, and today they have the Friends and Family event for an additional 10%. All in all, it'll come to an approximate 800ish price tag, which is kind of hard to swallow, but at the same time, we are getting a bike for $400 each.

Thoughts? Also, any suggestions on cheap Chariots or even going used? I heard they retain their value pretty well? Any advice by the end of the work day would be appreciated, as I'm planning on pulling the trigger tonight.

Thanks!

09-24-2015, 07:43 AM	#2608
manwiches Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	Hey CP. Looking for some opinions on purchasing a couple bikes (for my wife and I). Background, neither of us have owned a bike since we were 15 (15+ years now), and were looking at getting bikes just to putter around the city (we live in Regina, so not too much elevation changes, but some ground/terrain changes) during the Spring/Summer/Fall months. Probably go out once a week at the most, and are looking to get a chariot as well for our kid. We aren't bike enthusiasts at all, have gone to the local bike shops here, as well as the Sport Chek. Local stores start at 600+ for bikes, while places like Sport Chek start at 150. In any event, we aren't looking to spend a lot of money, but we also don't want to be regretting our decision in a couple years. We want to buy a couple bikes that will last us for the next 15 years. We've looked at a bunch of bikes and types, and have narrowed it down to this one from Sport Chek. (both male and female versions) http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1164910_-1___ Original price is $550, end of season price is $440, and today they have the Friends and Family event for an additional 10%. All in all, it'll come to an approximate 800ish price tag, which is kind of hard to swallow, but at the same time, we are getting a bike for $400 each. Thoughts? Also, any suggestions on cheap Chariots or even going used? I heard they retain their value pretty well? Any advice by the end of the work day would be appreciated, as I'm planning on pulling the trigger tonight. Thanks!