So, today I want to talk about what you should expect when buying an entry level road bike. And when I say entry level I mean a road bike that costs 3, 4 or $500. These bikes are generally purchased online although it may be possible to find one in a big box store like a Walmart.
When you purchase a bike online you should expect to have it delivered in a box and that you will be required to complete the build of the bike, which is to say putting on the front wheel, handle bars, pedals and the seat. Typically the bike is 90% assembled in the box having all control cables connected for you and the rear wheel mounted along with the chain installed. Generally, you should have no difficulty finish building the bike.
The one thing you may not be able to accomplish is adjusting the derailleurs and brakes, but your local bike shop will be happy to handle that for you and usually charge you less than $50.00
Once the bike is built and the seat and shifting mechanism are adjusted you should expect to have a road bike that operates without problems and will function as well as any bike costing hundreds of dollars more. That has been my experience and you should expect like wise.
The video below will tell you a bit more. Enjoy!
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