Bike recommendations?

stephgreene
stephgreene Posts: 143
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm in the market for a new bicycle. I know that I want something fairly inexpensive that will be equally good to ride on both the street and trails.

Also, anyone have recommendations for the seat pads? I feel like I'll probably need one

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  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    First step to buying a bike, almost the most important
    GO to a bike specialty shop and get properly fitted for a bike, doesn't matter if you then go to a department store afterwards to buy a bike but you'll be getting one that is sized accurately. But for your best future support on bike upkeep and that I'd consider buying the bike from the specialty shop too, you'll have a good long relationship with them if you're buying a decent bike!

    That said I did buy a $10 bike at a yardsale this morning, hopefully close on size and if not, I'm not worried over the $10
  • lisabernard
    lisabernard Posts: 59 Member
    yeah, definitely go to the bike store first! Talk to them and find out what they recommend and have them show you what your choices are for brakes, seats etc. While you are there ask them if they sell any used bikes. That might be an easier way to start out. I'd also recommend one of those little things that counts your mileage, it helps motivate me.

    I have had several bikes from walmart and hated riding. But, my brother took me to a bike shop and I spent $300 on a really good bike and I LOVE IT!!!! Wow, what a difference!!!

    - Lisa
  • Luthorcrow
    Luthorcrow Posts: 193
    A lot of bike shops also sell used bikes so look for one that does both and has a good rep for bike repairs.

    It sounds like a "hybrid"or dual sport bike is what you want. A normal mountain bike is really too heavy and slow for street/city riding. Hybrids are designed to blend elements of a road bike with a mountain bike to give you a nice happy medium.

    Here is an example by Trek. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/dual_sport/ds_series

    You definitely want to get your bike from a shop that can help size you right, give you good advice and service support. They even be able to direct to local bike clubs or riding groups. Riding with other people is great way to engage, keep riding and make new friends.
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