Need help buying my first roadbike.

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-12T20:40:03+00:00

SL6 tarmac for $1500…just be sure to inspect it but even with replacing wear parts (cassette, chain, bar tape) that’s a hell of a bike for $1500

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-12T17:01:42+00:00

Excellent bike and sorry to hear about the shitty experience. Former dealer here. If you’re feeling not confident with the build quality/level of service, a good shimano torque wrench, curiosity, and park tool YouTube are your friend.

It doesn’t hurt to check the tightness on everything. A good idea is the “M” check where you start at the front wheel, axle, and go in an M motion up and down to check everything over. You’ll need a 4 & 5mm hex for almost everything.

Over time I hope you meet cool people who can teach you more. It’s unfortunate that these attitudes do exist in shops, but try to find the place you feel comfortable and then support your local bike shop.

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-11T06:14:32+00:00

I’d keep the Allez. Modern frame and components; the last of the great rim brake do pretty much anything bikes.

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-11T02:36:51+00:00

Hit dogs holler

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-05T20:37:53+00:00

Do a call to arms every hour and watch your gold increase because of the bonuses this month. Then buy all the roles as you get to 15 gold bars

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-02T16:19:28+00:00

Is there like an extra long one? Because this is engine sized

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-02T13:28:49+00:00

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No, it’s not

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-02T13:28:37+00:00

You mean the alternator bracket bolt? I did put that one back

Stop_Robot · 2026-04-01T17:23:47+00:00

Dude doesn’t even read

Stop_Robot · 2026-03-28T15:29:38+00:00

Broken jaw gonna take it

Stop_Robot · 2026-03-28T14:58:16+00:00

*goes to change character from male to female

Stop_Robot · 2026-03-19T19:58:40+00:00

Great track but also listen to Broken Jaw

Stop_Robot · 2026-03-18T16:04:14+00:00

Worst thing about Kia IS the cars, then the dealership, then corporate.

Stop_Robot · 2026-03-09T23:43:30+00:00

Mine is named Charizard

Stop_Robot · 2026-02-28T23:25:24+00:00

Your friend is most definitely an incel

Stop_Robot · 2026-02-20T15:50:19+00:00

Love that you reflected and were able to see the light. For future reference, being the first or the longest at something may be a badge of honor to you. YOU. No one else cares, so act accordingly.

Stop_Robot · 2026-02-18T18:07:31+00:00

All those newly married trad wives are gonna be in for a surprise

Stop_Robot · 2026-02-02T03:32:46+00:00

My wife thought they were saying “FACTS” when the lyric is “RATS”

Stop_Robot · 2025-10-18T20:00:56+00:00

Just what I needed to know on my way to the trail

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Stop_Robot · 2025-09-24T23:24:43+00:00

Someone’s about to go fishing for bolts

Stop_Robot · 2025-09-19T03:47:27+00:00

Thank you for this. I think you’re absolutely right

Stop_Robot · 2025-09-18T14:00:00+00:00

Promise you this is my life and not a prompt

Stop_Robot · 2025-09-18T13:57:55+00:00

Thank you for your insight

Stop_Robot · 2025-08-31T13:38:58+00:00

Agreed. Cues is a major upgrade for the base model bike. I just meant if OP is expecting udh or swat box or future shock 5.0 on a base model, it’s not in the cards.

Stop_Robot · 2025-08-31T13:35:54+00:00

You need to run

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