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What kind of bike do I need for suburban riding? |
I want to get a bike for riding through surburban streets and local park with paved bike paths. I am doing this for excersize, and would like to keep my purchase under $100. ...oh, and I had a 10 speed for a while as a youth, but never knew how to adjust those damn speeds! ;o) If it helps, I am a 29 year old female who has minor knee problems which is why running for excersize isn't really an option. Thanks for any tips! Bikes are made for different purposes: A mountain bike is for off-road riding, a hybrid is for on-road riding, and a racer is for high-performance road racing (and will be very expensive.) A hybrid bike will probably serve you well. It is somewhere between a mountain bike and a racing bike. A mountain bike is overkill for suburban riding and you will find it is actually easier to ride a hybrid on paved roads or paths. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hybrid_bike... spend at least $500 on a used or new mountain bike The only way you will find a bike that is ridable, safe and will last for any length of time for under $100 is to buy something used. Look at yardsales or the classifieds, or try craigslist. I have purchased two bikes from craigslist in the past few years for $100 or less, but I know a fair bit about bikes, so I could tell that they were in decent shape and could fix any little problems with them. Also keep in mind that craigslist is where a lot of thieves unload their booty, so if it looks to good to be true, it is probably stolen. If you want to buy a new bike, a more realistic price range is $300-500. You probably want a hybrid if you really are just sticking to easy roads and paved bike paths. To find the right bike for you, go to a few bike shops and test ride a number of different brands and styles so you can see the difference between a road bike, hybrid and mountain bike. Also check out flat bar road bikes, primarily made for commuting and for someone who wants something a little more functional than a hybrid, but does not want drop bars. www.craigslist.com I recommend a cruiser type of bike. Maybe a three speed. Look in your local ads, garage/yard sales, pawn shops, or even some websites like your local craigslist of ebay (but do a search for local or if you can travel, in-state, then save on shipping). good luck! mtb |
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