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When it comes to performance bikes, you are typically looking at substantially higher price tags when compared to similar models from other brands. It’s not always the big brands that deliver the highest prices, for example Scott brand bikes typically run slightly higher than competitor brands, however the performance and quality of components justify the increase.4 Benefits of Scott Brand Bikes1. Scott has conquered milestones several times over.When shopping for a mountain bike, look for companies that continue to break the mold in terms of speed, weight, agility, and responsiveness. In 2005 …
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We compared top road bikes of different brands with each other.We wanted to see what road bikes are out there and how do they perform in a side-by-side comparison.After hearing from a number of customers, “Wow, Bianchi has a $2600 carbon Ultegra bike?" I thought I'd take a look see at what else is out there from the other top brands.Here is a quick summary of how the Bianchi Intenso Ultegra stacks up against the other top brands. Certainly, these are all good bikes and I chose them specifically so we could see how it compares with the other top brands. I think you will find that for a boutique …
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So you're in the market for a mountain bike but don't have a ton of cash to spend? Here's a list of our top five mountain bikes for under $1,000 based on build and performance.While it's true this price range is usually characterized as entry-level for mountain bikes, that doesn't mean the bike has to be of poor quality. We've selected 5 bikes that perform above entry-level riding expectations and can be purchased at a great value.1. GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro - 2013 - $599 You're not going to find all the features of a performance mountain bike packed into this price, but the GT Avalanche rolls …
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When buying a bike, are you paying for quality or brand name?Oftentimes it can be really hard to tell if what you're paying for is legit and bike buyers have a lot of questions regarding this very point.Are all bikes made in China? Are bikes made in the USA really of a better quality? What should I look for in a bike manufacturer and in the listed price? With so many bike brands on the market, how do you know what bike prices are legitimate, where a bike is manufactured, and what that means about the quality of the bike?These are all common questions for bike buyers in today’s consumer market. …
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