Page 2 - How much should one spend on a bicycle?

12-05.-2008, 04:48 AM	#16
Tom Keats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much should one spend on a bicycle? In article <28e478b5-7bf6-4f69-9d85-686cfdafaf10@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com>, Ablang <ron916@gmail.com> writes: > Thanks for all the responses, guys. > > I would mainly just use a bike for paved roads to go to the store. I > already have a cheap beater bike, a Magna that I use to go to the > stores with, usually about 2 miles one way and it takes me about 20 > mins to do so. It's a inefficient bike, but still easier than a > Huffy. Bike riding has to be easier. > > Someone here recommended a hybrid bike, and I believe that is an > excellent recommendation. The '08 Trek 7000 is just in my price range > too... Not more than $350. I'm going to a bike store soon. I think you've made exactly the right decision. > I am 5'4" and about 130-150 lbs. What size bike am I looking for? It's really better to just let the bike shop guys match the appropriately sized bicycle to you. The appropriately sized bicycle may seem a little large to you, especially if, when stopping, you like to put a foot on the ground while remaining seated. That likely won't be possible on a properly sized bicycle; you'd have to stand up off the saddle and straddle the bike to put a foot down. The benefit is: you'll get maximum leg extension, allowing you to put more power to the pedals, and do much better than 6 MPH. As you say: bike riding has to be easier. Anyways, at 5'4", I'm picturing something @ a 16" frame. I could be wrong, though. It's really better to just let the bike shop guys match the appropriately sized bicycle to you. cheers & good rides, Tom -- Nothing is safe from me. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca

13-05.-2008, 10:49 AM	#17
Ablang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much should one spend on a bicycle? On May 11, 12:26 pm, Ablang <ron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for all the responses, guys. > > I would mainly just use a bike for paved roads to go to the store. I > already have a cheap beater bike, a Magna that I use to go to the > stores with, usually about 2 miles one way and it takes me about 20 > mins to do so. It's a inefficient bike, but still easier than a > Huffy. Bike riding has to be easier. > > Someone here recommended a hybrid bike, and I believe that is an > excellent recommendation. The '08 Trek 7000 is just in my price range > too... Not more than $350. I'm going to a bike store soon. > > I am 5'4" and about 130-150 lbs. What size bike am I looking for? I wouldn't use this beater bike to go more than 4 miles round trip. I get very tired w/ this bike. I forgot to say that I wanted a better bike in the event that I wished to bike to a store farther away. I always lock my bike up, no matter how cheap it is, but I'm worried about parts being stolen off it anyway or punk kids letting air out of my tires.

14-05.-2008, 01:50 PM	#18
Ablang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much should one spend on a bicycle? Look what my friend had to say about this bike: -- (I meant front wheel suspension -springs- not rear wheel.) That bike has a spring under the seat known as a seatpost suspension. I've never seen them before I saw the one your looking at. I completely forgot about the bike I have and I'm not trying to steer you to buy from me. I was just saying for 300.00 you should be able to find a bike with a shock absorbing suspension, probably used but a very good bike. Craigslist stuff with a front suspension spring in the forks. Did you check that link ? albeit the complainers were all tall or heavy that didn't like them (seatpost springs), your mileage may vary. Bottom line is that the bike won't work well on trails as a mountain bike. It's strictly a commute bike. That seatpost spring might spoil a perfectly good bike in that sense. And that is costing ya a bit more for that. My bike is a 100 dollar bike. That's what I paid for it and that's about all its worth. Sorry for the confusion. -- What I said: Pardon my ignorance w/ bikes, but I don't understand anything about what you just said. Guess I'll have to try it out in the store in person someday. I assume the bike you want to sell me is superior to the Trek? -- > May want to have a look at this before you buy .. Not too many > are fond of the seatpost suspension... > > http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/i...hp/t-60039.html > > Also that's quite steep for a bike with not even rear wheel > Suspension. Maybe I'm thinking used, but hey. -- What I said: > I'm thinking about getting this one. > > http://brandscycle.com/itemdetails....ogId=39&id=8943

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