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How to pick a bicycle? |
I'm looking to buy a bike for fitness purposes. I plan on riding on streets (lots of hills around here) as well as maybe in the future taking it out on trails. I've started looking at Target and Sports Authority/Sports Chalet, but I go in and look and don't really know what I'm looking for (besides a pretty color, good price and comfortable seat). The brands so far that have caught my eye are Columbia and K2. I'd like to spend under $300. Any advice? Do yourself a favor and go to a local bike shop. The staff generally has a better idea of what you need than you do and they typically offer service and support for your bike after purchase. You should go to one of these shops and describe what your intentions are and they will point out a few options working around you budget. Give them a budget of $250 or so and then when they offer something a bit more lets say...$350 you can say "well I really like it but the best I can do is $300" They may work with you on price. The bikes at department stores are not the best bikes out there and many times aren't even assembled by what you would call bike professionals by any means. Source(s): I love to mountain bike and road cycle and wouldn't do it without the support of local shops. I couldn't have said it better than the last answer. Never buy bike inside a department store. Buying from from the department store website is okay I guess, as long as it isn't a Huffy, Pacific, Mongoose, or Schwinn. I suggest a 24 speed comfort bike with front suspension. I'm sure this is sufficient for your uses: http://forgebikes.com/devontrail.asp... You can buy the bike at Target's website I know what your saying. It's real hard to come up with models that you might like, can afford and are good quality in a forum like this. At $300 I'd really have to see the bikes to try to eek out the best blend of components, seats, tires etc. If you're department store shopping no one will be able to help. Check out a bike shop first and see what they have and say. If they are too pricey for you at least you'll see what a better bike may have on it. local bike shop target and walmart dont even build the bikes completly half the time stuff is loose missing parts dont waste you time money and effort do not purchase from a dept store... they don't generally have the experience putting the bikes together and don't provide for after purchase assistance like a bike shop will... but definitely check out several bike shops in your area... the first entry really wrote it well... find a shop that takes the time to talk to you about what you want from your bike and provides a bike that fits your body... happy riding... |
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