I recently moved now I'm like 2 miles away from my job and I had a good idea of just riding a bike to work for extra cardio I haven't rode a bike since my teens and now there are so many different styles of bikes now I just need a Lil help picking one thanks in advance
Whats a good style of bike to buy?
- Thread starter mcellas
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Just completed my first ride this morning. I was told a good starter bike is a hybrid or comfort hybrid (bigger seat and softer ride). You want to be able to change gears unless your ride is dead flat. Even a slight incline/decline makes the gears worth it.
Go to a bike shop and rent a bike ($5-10) and your bike will jump out at you.
Go to a bike shop and rent a bike ($5-10) and your bike will jump out at you.
jilla82
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2 miles isnt that far...so I would get whatever you feel. A mountain bike will be OK, its just going to be slow as shyt.
I have a Cyclocross (Hybrid) & a Road bike.
Cop a bike off Craigslist. You'll get an idea of what you like, and dont like.
No need in spending a lot of money on your first one.
I have a Cyclocross (Hybrid) & a Road bike.
Cop a bike off Craigslist. You'll get an idea of what you like, and dont like.
No need in spending a lot of money on your first one.
detroitwalt
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I'm thinking about copping this Schwinn. It'll be my 1st bike and it's just for exercise purposes.
@beaniemac I know you bike a lot. This is cool right?
I'm thinking about copping this Schwinn. It'll be my 1st bike and it's just for exercise purposes.
@beaniemac I know you bike a lot. This is cool right?
beenz
Rap Guerilla
man, I actually have two trek bikes. I got them both used off craigslist. Man, just try the bike out. if it is the right size and you're comfortable, then go for it. I haven't really biked that much since it's winter. too cold for that shyt.
I want one too, this is the brand i've been lookin into: https://www.purefixcycles.com/collections/standard-fixiesi wanna buy a single speed bike, but idk what brands are the most reliable... anyone know anything about these?
PureFix makes a good product and they're a good peoples. These single speeds bikes like this aren't top of the line bikes, but are a good value and as long as you take good care of it they will be fine for the average rider.
My only recommendation to anyone looking for a single/fixie is to be very careful if you decide to go the fixie route. If you haven't ridden one it can be tricky at first.
Yeah, I hear a lot of good things about them & the bikes aren't expensive.
I have't ridden one yet but it shouldn't be to hard for me to master, I'm nice on bikes.
Fixies can be fun, you just have to understand that those pedals aren't ever going to stop spinning (until you stop). So if you're the "let me coast for awhile" kind of rider, then you'll want to use the freewheel option instead. That works like any other bike where you can pedal/coast when you want to.
I have ridden a fixie before, but prefer the freewheel option.
Another option at a slightly higher pricepoint would be MASI:
http://www.masibikes.com/bikes/fixed/
They make a really nice product as well...
http://www.masibikes.com/bikes/fixed/
They make a really nice product as well...
I'ma give it a try, if i don't like it I can always swap out the fixed gear and throw on some brakes.
First of all best place to get a bike IMO is Bikesdirect.com
Lets be honest with ourselves... we are not going to be riding on dirt trails or in the rain. Ive done both and they suck. Plus they would leave u all nasty for work
Even though your commute is only 2 miles, u might eventually want to ride more, which requires comfort. So a bike with comfy ergonomics is key.
I bought wifey a bike last year, and I'm kicking myself for not getting this one. It's a crazy bargain and prob the best $300 you can spend on an all purpose road bike.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/avenue_b.htm
Just make sure u get ur size right and get it assembled if u dont know how (its pretty damn simple though)
Im probably gonna sell my road bike and get this. They are great bikes for casual riders.
Lets be honest with ourselves... we are not going to be riding on dirt trails or in the rain. Ive done both and they suck. Plus they would leave u all nasty for work
Even though your commute is only 2 miles, u might eventually want to ride more, which requires comfort. So a bike with comfy ergonomics is key.
I bought wifey a bike last year, and I'm kicking myself for not getting this one. It's a crazy bargain and prob the best $300 you can spend on an all purpose road bike.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/avenue_b.htm
Just make sure u get ur size right and get it assembled if u dont know how (its pretty damn simple though)
Im probably gonna sell my road bike and get this. They are great bikes for casual riders.