
Is this road bike worth it? *from bikesdirect.com*?
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy_al8.htm
Okay so just in case it didn’t work. This is the information:
2009 Mercier Galaxy AL
Frame:
Road Tuned T7 Double-Butted Aluminum, features bottle cage mounts, rear rack mounts and replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork:
Kinesis StraightBlade Carbon Fiber 700c with 1 inch steerer tube
Rims:
DA22 Black Anodized AERO Profile Technology, DoubleWall, Machined Sidewalls for enhanced braking power
Shifters:
Shimano STI ST2203 Black Polished (integrated brake and Shift Levers)
Brakes:
Tektro 510AG Forged Aluminum Dual Pull
Hubs:
Comp Sealed Bearing Forged Aluminum
It’s priced at $495.97
This is for my father by the way.
Yeah it’s worth it. Well worth it. If he wants a road bike, and if it fits him. Fit is First.
If he isn’t sure what size he needs, a trip to the local bike shop can fix that. Stand over height and top tube length are the most important sizing components. But nothing can really substitute for test riding.
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