Bike Hunt 3: Introducing…..

(almost $800 later with accessories)……my new Raleigh Cadent FT2 Performance Hybrid!

Although it may seem as if I have chosen performance over fashion, if you look closely, you will see that I subtly accessorized to up the anty in terms of fabulosity:

Buying a bike can sometimes be like buying baby gear.  I felt pressure to get the best products, similar to the pressure I imagine a new mother must get to buy the Baby Bjorn, because if you don’t, your baby may lose a chromosome or develop a lazy eye along the way.  But it’s really up to you!  I definitely had a couple “It’s up to YOU, but if it were ME, I would go with the …….(insert something expensive here)” and “It’s really a good investment to consider.” suggestive moments.

Another concern I had/have  is that it is made in China.  Apparently almost all bikes in this range is built in Taiwan or China.  But if you have ever shopped with a Chinese person, you will notice that they usually like to check and make sure the product was NOT made in China or Taiwan.

But other than that, so far so good!=D

To be continued….

~ by chuionthis on July 20, 2008.