Beverly my turn

I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would like
something to start with..

Will~

"Willow Herself" wrote in
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I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would like
something to start with..

Will~

Always glad to see someone else interested in biking!!

If you're going to stick to paved trails you might consider a hybrid or
fitness bike. Visit a few bike shops in your area and tell them what type
of riding you plan on doing. You should be able to find an entry level bike
for around $300 - less if they're having a sale.

One of the most important things is to find a bike shop you like. A good
bike shop will be interested in seeing that you enjoy your biking experience
and look forward to having you as a repeat customer. Look for a bike that
fits you. If it's too small or too large it won't be fun to ride. The bike
shop will help you with this decision. They're also great when it comes to
adjustments and answering any other questions you might have about biking.

I started out with a hybrid and rode it for about 4 years before switching
to a road bike.....cycling can be adictive

I happen to be a Trek fan but most bike shops have good brands. Good luck
with your search.

Don't let them sell you a mountain bike unless you plan on doing a lot of
offroad riding on dirt trails. A hybrid or fitness bike will do fine on
gravel or limestone trails.

Beverly

"Beverly" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote in
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I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would like
something to start with..

Will~

Always glad to see someone else interested in biking!!

If you're going to stick to paved trails you might consider a hybrid or
fitness bike. Visit a few bike shops in your area and tell them what type
of riding you plan on doing. You should be able to find an entry level
bike for around $300 - less if they're having a sale.

One of the most important things is to find a bike shop you like. A good
bike shop will be interested in seeing that you enjoy your biking
experience and look forward to having you as a repeat customer. Look for
a bike that fits you. If it's too small or too large it won't be fun to
ride. The bike shop will help you with this decision. They're also great
when it comes to adjustments and answering any other questions you might
have about biking.

I started out with a hybrid and rode it for about 4 years before switching
to a road bike.....cycling can be adictive

I happen to be a Trek fan but most bike shops have good brands. Good luck
with your search.

Don't let them sell you a mountain bike unless you plan on doing a lot of
offroad riding on dirt trails. A hybrid or fitness bike will do fine on
gravel or limestone trails.

Beverly

I want to second finding a good bike shop. If you have a good bike shop,
you don't have to worry about having the knowledge about bikes up front. A
good shop will have patient and knowledgeable people that are attentive and
happy to help you.

When I was looking to buy my last bike, I visited 4 different shops. All
but one I was just disgusted with the customer service. Remember, you'll
probably be going back in the future for adjustments and other stuff, you
will have a relationship somewhat. It's good to have someone reliable.

determined wrote:
"Beverly" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote in
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I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would like
something to start with..

Will~

Always glad to see someone else interested in biking!!

If you're going to stick to paved trails you might consider a hybrid or
fitness bike. Visit a few bike shops in your area and tell them what type
of riding you plan on doing. You should be able to find an entry level
bike for around $300 - less if they're having a sale.

One of the most important things is to find a bike shop you like. A good
bike shop will be interested in seeing that you enjoy your biking
experience and look forward to having you as a repeat customer. Look for
a bike that fits you. If it's too small or too large it won't be fun to
ride. The bike shop will help you with this decision. They're also great
when it comes to adjustments and answering any other questions you might
have about biking.

I started out with a hybrid and rode it for about 4 years before switching
to a road bike.....cycling can be adictive

I happen to be a Trek fan but most bike shops have good brands. Good luck
with your search.

Don't let them sell you a mountain bike unless you plan on doing a lot of
offroad riding on dirt trails. A hybrid or fitness bike will do fine on
gravel or limestone trails.

Beverly

I want to second finding a good bike shop. If you have a good bike shop,
you don't have to worry about having the knowledge about bikes up front. A
good shop will have patient and knowledgeable people that are attentive and
happy to help you.

When I was looking to buy my last bike, I visited 4 different shops. All
but one I was just disgusted with the customer service. Remember, you'll
probably be going back in the future for adjustments and other stuff, you
will have a relationship somewhat. It's good to have someone reliable.

Let me third Beverly's and Betsy's good advice. When you buy a new
bike, you are not just buying a bike, you are buying the shop as well
- their service department, their knowledge of bikes and cycling,
their connections in the cycling community - and these, in their way,
are as important as the bike itself.

That said, if cycling is something you are unsure of, you might want
to ask a friend to borrow a bike, or pick up a used one. A guy at my
gym bought his first bike two years ago second hand for 20 bucks. It
served its purpose until he was ready to get a new one.

Neil
385/247/225

On Jun 3, 9:51 am, The Historian wrote:
determined wrote:
"Beverly" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote in
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I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would like
something to start with..

Will~

Always glad to see someone else interested in biking!!

If you're going to stick to paved trails you might consider a hybrid or
fitness bike. Visit a few bike shops in your area and tell them what type
of riding you plan on doing. You should be able to find an entry level
bike for around $300 - less if they're having a sale.

One of the most important things is to find a bike shop you like. A good
bike shop will be interested in seeing that you enjoy your biking
experience and look forward to having you as a repeat customer. Look for
a bike that fits you. If it's too small or too large it won't be fun to
ride. The bike shop will help you with this decision. They're also great
when it comes to adjustments and answering any other questions you might
have about biking.

I started out with a hybrid and rode it for about 4 years before switching
to a road bike.....cycling can be adictive

I happen to be a Trek fan but most bike shops have good brands. Good luck
with your search.

Don't let them sell you a mountain bike unless you plan on doing a lot of
offroad riding on dirt trails. A hybrid or fitness bike will do fine on
gravel or limestone trails.

Beverly

I want to second finding a good bike shop. If you have a good bike shop,
you don't have to worry about having the knowledge about bikes up front. A
good shop will have patient and knowledgeable people that are attentive and
happy to help you.

When I was looking to buy my last bike, I visited 4 different shops. All
but one I was just disgusted with the customer service. Remember, you'll
probably be going back in the future for adjustments and other stuff, you
will have a relationship somewhat. It's good to have someone reliable.

Let me third Beverly's and Betsy's good advice. When you buy a new
bike, you are not just buying a bike, you are buying the shop as well
- their service department, their knowledge of bikes and cycling,
their connections in the cycling community - and these, in their way,
are as important as the bike itself.

That said, if cycling is something you are unsure of, you might want
to ask a friend to borrow a bike, or pick up a used one. A guy at my
gym bought his first bike two years ago second hand for 20 bucks. It
served its purpose until he was ready to get a new one.


Check out garage sales. Bikes are often really really cheap.

Susan B.

Thanks all!!

I'm definitively going the second hand way as 1-I'm low on money, and 2- I'm
not sure how my knees will take it, so I wanna "give it a try" first and if
I can do it, I'll put money on a "real bike". I had 6 knee surgery, so...
sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't..

I'm in Northern California, so it should be easy to find a good quality
second hand bike (lots of money floating around just south of here). I've
found a shop that sells second hand bikes for "beginners". Heard a lot of
good about them, so I'll give them a try when I come back from vacation..

Thanks for the advices!
Will~

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On Jun 3, 9:51 am, The Historian wrote:
determined wrote:
"Beverly" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote in
digy.net...
I wanna get myself a bicycle. Something I can ride around in town, go
for
country rides, and that won't cost me a fortune... suggestions?

I imagine that it's a matter of prefference and such, but I would
like
something to start with..

Will~

Always glad to see someone else interested in biking!!

If you're going to stick to paved trails you might consider a hybrid
or
fitness bike. Visit a few bike shops in your area and tell them what
type
of riding you plan on doing. You should be able to find an entry
level
bike for around $300 - less if they're having a sale.

One of the most important things is to find a bike shop you like. A
good
bike shop will be interested in seeing that you enjoy your biking
experience and look forward to having you as a repeat customer. Look
for
a bike that fits you. If it's too small or too large it won't be fun
to
ride. The bike shop will help you with this decision. They're also
great
when it comes to adjustments and answering any other questions you
might
have about biking.

I started out with a hybrid and rode it for about 4 years before
switching
to a road bike.....cycling can be adictive

I happen to be a Trek fan but most bike shops have good brands. Good
luck
with your search.

Don't let them sell you a mountain bike unless you plan on doing a
lot of
offroad riding on dirt trails. A hybrid or fitness bike will do fine
on
gravel or limestone trails.

Beverly

I want to second finding a good bike shop. If you have a good bike
shop,
you don't have to worry about having the knowledge about bikes up
front. A
good shop will have patient and knowledgeable people that are attentive
and
happy to help you.

When I was looking to buy my last bike, I visited 4 different shops.
All
but one I was just disgusted with the customer service. Remember,
you'll
probably be going back in the future for adjustments and other stuff,
you
will have a relationship somewhat. It's good to have someone reliable.

Let me third Beverly's and Betsy's good advice. When you buy a new
bike, you are not just buying a bike, you are buying the shop as well
- their service department, their knowledge of bikes and cycling,
their connections in the cycling community - and these, in their way,
are as important as the bike itself.

That said, if cycling is something you are unsure of, you might want
to ask a friend to borrow a bike, or pick up a used one. A guy at my
gym bought his first bike two years ago second hand for 20 bucks. It
served its purpose until he was ready to get a new one.


Check out garage sales. Bikes are often really really cheap.

Susan B.

"Willow Herself" wrote
found a shop that sells second hand bikes for "beginners".

You guys got me curious, so I just googled "hybrid bike"....

**Chainless**????

That has to be magic.....


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"Willow Herself" wrote
found a shop that sells second hand bikes for "beginners".

You guys got me curious, so I just googled "hybrid bike"....

**Chainless**????

That has to be magic.....

Chainless bike?

Ok, I'm WAY out of the loop I guess..

Will~

Willow Herself wrote:
"XXXXgizzieXXXX" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote

found a shop that sells second hand bikes for "beginners".

You guys got me curious, so I just googled "hybrid bike"....

**Chainless**????

That has to be magic.....


Chainless bike?

Ok, I'm WAY out of the loop I guess..

Will~


belt drive? sturmy archer hub shifting or cvt?

--
Del Cecchi
"This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions,
strategies or opinions.”

"Del Cecchi" wrote in message
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Willow Herself wrote:
"XXXXgizzieXXXX" wrote in message
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"Willow Herself" wrote

found a shop that sells second hand bikes for "beginners".

You guys got me curious, so I just googled "hybrid bike"....

**Chainless**????

That has to be magic.....


Chainless bike?

Ok, I'm WAY out of the loop I guess..

Will~


belt drive? sturmy archer hub shifting or cvt?

--
Del Cecchi
"This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions,
strategies or opinions.”

Hum... I speak french, english, a tiny bit of spanish and a tiny bit of
japanese.. but none of whatever this was...

;op
Will~