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Open Forum => Off-Topic => Topic started by: DaClock on May 31, 2009, 12:27:49 AM
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I'm thinking about buying a bicycle but I really have no idea where to start. Do any of you own bicycles? If so, do you have any tips for a first time bike-buyer?
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What kind of bike you get will be determined by what you intend on using it for.
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Hmm, I hadn't really thought about that much. Here's a list.
-Recreational/Fitness Riding (streets and sidewalks in the area)
-Transportation (to local businesses and maybe school)
I know I would like a bike that fits my 6'3" stature, is comfortable, and is sturdy enough to support my weight (290 lbs).
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whats a bike?
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whats a bike?
Its something you ride and...DANG IT, it had to spill on the carpet, too. Grape juice ftl.
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-Recreational/Fitness Riding (streets and sidewalks in the area)
-Transportation (to local businesses and maybe school)
I know I would like a bike that fits my 6'3" stature, is comfortable, and is sturdy enough to support my weight (290 lbs).
You won't have to do too much looking because you aren't going to need anything "special." I would hit up your local bike shop and get something simple. I would focus on finding a comfortable seat and a bike with an easy to use gear shift. Depending on how much you plan on using it for fitness you may want to find one that has peddles that you slide your foot into rather than just put your foot on. I don't remember the proper term for that though. Your size shouldn't be much of an issue because you can adjust the height of the seat as well as get a larger bike to accommodate yourself in that way. And last but certainly not least. Get yourself some training wheels and a friend for encouragement as you learn how to ride. Maybe a few band-aids too.
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hmm. i thought these things were obsolete by now.
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My wife and I went to a bike shop and saw the bikes for hundreds of dollars. We then went to Walmart and found our bikes for around $170 (there were some less than $100) You might want to try there first.
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-Recreational/Fitness Riding (streets and sidewalks in the area)
-Transportation (to local businesses and maybe school)
I know I would like a bike that fits my 6'3" stature, is comfortable, and is sturdy enough to support my weight (290 lbs).
You won't have to do too much looking because you aren't going to need anything "special." I would hit up your local bike shop and get something simple. I would focus on finding a comfortable seat and a bike with an easy to use gear shift. Depending on how much you plan on using it for fitness you may want to find one that has peddles that you slide your foot into rather than just put your foot on. I don't remember the proper term for that though. Your size shouldn't be much of an issue because you can adjust the height of the seat as well as get a larger bike to accommodate yourself in that way. And last but certainly not least. Get yourself some training wheels and a friend for encouragement as you learn how to ride. Maybe a few band-aids too.
Toe-clips is the term you are looking for.
If you are stilling planning on going to the College located at the Southern end, you may want to look into a hybrid style "mountain" bike. WIth a set of on-road/off-road tires and a selection of gears to go through you would be set for that area. It can be surprisingly hilly in that area and you could end up pushing a single-speed/fixed gear more than you like. A bike set up in that fashion would meet your requirements for ridability. Suspension wouldn't be necessity, but would add to comfort of riding. Most price-point bikes now come with front suspension. Just a few more things to ponder.
Godspeed,
Mike
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I've been trying to get one of those European bikes with the baskets and everything.
Goodwill is good for that.
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I own a 21 speed mongoose Mt. Bike. It cost around $200 and I used to weigh 250 so I am sure it can handle your frame I use it alot when I am not injured because of my wrecks. I have had some doozies in the past 3 years since I had it. Once I wiped out going down a hill at 45 MPH. that one kept me from riding for several months.
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Welcome back, Caleb! Or were you there already? ???
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whats a bike?
Like escalators, something you might want to stay away from. ;)
Ben, I would go with a Giant (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/) bike. One of my best friends here is 6'5" and also goes about 290-300. He showed me his bike and it was nice. Goes for about $700-$800.
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Like escalators, something you might want to stay away from. ;)
Really? I heard you were supposed to try and run up them... thats safe right? Not like anyone on these boards has TRIED that or anything...