Is there a decent road bike for under $400?

Question

light would be an advantage - I ride the train part of the way which requires a large amount of bike lifting and shuffling. If so what is it?

Answer 1

sorry no

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Answer 3

First of all, if you're not an experienced rider, you may be better off with a hybrid or cafe bike for your commute than a road bike. They are more comfortable to ride and about as light as a low end road bike.

If you don't have a lot of $$, try bikesdirect.com.  This is a decent bike for your around price range.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/wind...

this bike will need a small amount of assembly though, so find a friend who is handy with bikes to help you.

Whatever you do, don't buy a Walmart bike. You will spend more fixing it than buying it in the first place.

Answer 4

Yes, Bikes Direct has 4 or 5 decent road bikes that are $400 or less delivered.

I know at least 6 people here in Atlanta who have bought from them and been very happy.  The bikes are shipped assembled but broken down, and are very easy for a person with minimal skills to get road ready.

Answer 5

Sorry, no. Even an entry level bike like a Giant OCR will cost over $600. You might find something used for that price, but it won't be easy.