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Cary from St. Charles on 9/4/2008 11:55:02 PM:
I'm shopping for a new ride, and I'm looking for something that's good for some street riding, but also the Katy (of course) and some light singletrack. Considering a Trek, but I wanted get some of your opinions. Make and models? I think I've set my budget at about $600.
Thanks for your input!
 
Marvin Winston from Maumelle on 9/5/2008 6:24:20 AM:
I rode the entire trail in late July on my Kona Smoke. It did great! I have ridden some light trails and occasionally ride it to work. I'm getting ready to sell it to buy a nicer road bike. Let me know if you interested as I will be in St. Louis next week. It has a rear rack and computer. Asking $250
 
Anonymous on 9/5/2008 9:50:49 AM:
Trek Hybrid. Get the best you can afford. If $600 is budget I would look for a higher end used bike. model 7200 on up..
 
Tom from columbia on 9/5/2008 2:50:51 PM:
I personally don't think the brands make much of a difference. As long as you stay away from department store bikes, Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Giant and so on are all good quality. I bought my bike from an internet retailer, ibexbikes.com but they are risky since you can't test ride before you buy, you just have to know your size.
 
Trek on 9/5/2008 3:36:31 PM:
Sometimes its prudent to shop the brand that the local bike store has. If you're not a bike geek it can be easier to have the dealer take care of your bike for you. Service can be an issue when you take an off model to the local shop.
 
Tom from columbia on 9/5/2008 6:12:19 PM:
You're right trek, if I bend a derailer hanger on my Ibex, the only place I can get it is from the website I bought the bike, a local shop would not have it in stock. But my main point is I don't think someone should get hooked on any one brand, shop around, compare components, and get a good deal.
 
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, MIssouri on 9/5/2008 8:26:53 PM:
Try the cycle Depot in Jefferson City, 573-636-9599. They build from scratch and also sell Raleigh Bikes in your price range. They are one of the few shops that can repair bikes in mid-Missouri. Besides you can't beat Pam and Mark Allchorn. They are great people.
 
Doug from Bluffton on 9/6/2008 6:51:36 AM:
$600 will definitely get you in the game in a new bike. I agree with Trek tho. You can get a heck of a used bike for that amount. If you are only going to have one bike for all around riding, I'd go with a cross bike. You could even tour on it. A good source is Recycled Cycles in University City. He deals in high end used and last years model new bikes. Trek is also right on with going thru a dealer if you are not good at your own repairs. The right shop will save you money and a LOT of agravation down the line. If they are good, YOU don't have a problem, THEY do and they take care of it. Plus you benefit from their combined experience and the feedback they receive from other customers.
 
SgtMajor from Hemet, CA. on 9/6/2008 7:19:45 PM:
After just spending the better part of two weeks looking at bikes....find a good bike shop and test ride before you buy. I have a Trek Mtn. bike I use some for off road but wanted a hybrid. Ordered a 2009 Trek 7000 which came in 4 days ago and found it was just not what I was looking for. Ended up buying a Trek 7500 yesterday that is JUST what I was looking for so will have to try to get rid of my 7000. Too bad you weren't closer.... I let you have it for $200.00 if it would work for you. (smile) Good luck...as someone else said... $600.00 should get you a nice bike that will do fine on the Katy Trail.
 
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