Re: Just another new guy who needs an expert opinion....

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"Samer Ibrahim" <sibrahim@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> How's it going...
> Basically I'm a newbie and I was looking into getting a bike. I
> thought this process would be far more straight forward than it
> actually is. Too many options and too few concrete opinions.
>
> Now I'm not sure if the hybrid thing is even a good idea or which make
> is better if any so can you please give me some advice...

I think mountain bikes are a better choice if you become more than an
occasional cyclist. They're more versatile in that you can put slicks on them
for the road or knobbies for the trails.

Don't expect much of a discount on a new bike, particularly at this time of
the year. Margins aren't that high on bikes, but they are on accessories.
Consider how much other stuff you're going to have to buy. Make a list, ask
the shop if they'll discount the accessories. Most shops in our area give 10%
club discounts, asking 20% off accessories wouldn't be out of line.

Being a noob, getting a good setup is the most important thing, and you should
pick the bike shop rather than the bike.