• Buying a new bicycle
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Hopefully this is the right section for this. I've been contemplating whether I should buy a new road bicycle because my current one is over ten years old, and it's a slow shitty bike. It only has five working gears and only three of them are worth using. Does anyone else cycle and if so, do you think this would be a good bicycle? [url]http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Mens-Prelude-Bicycle-BBWhite/dp/accessories/B004QM22HC[/url] Thanks.
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Get it fitted. How tall are you?
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[QUOTE=BldrGyMnGy;30443678]Get it fitted. How tall are you?[/QUOTE] about 5"10 I don't think it'd be a problem
You're looking at a 54 or even 56 size frame, any local bikeshops? Definitely go in and talk to them about getting fitted for a roadbike.
Your best bet is going to a local bike shop. It will be more expensive than the bike at amazon but the staff will be more knowledgeable and will fit you to a bike properly. Plus, tune ups are usually free for the life of the bike, and the bike shop has more quality bikes too. Or you can scour the craigslist for good deals. I found a 1989 Cannondale road bike for 200 bucks locally, and it's fast enough to keep up with $1000+ bikes
not bad stuff.
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Giant bikes are awesome. I mean the brand Giant.
Definitely go to a local bike shop. The crap from amazon will just lead to head aches. If you were only looking to spend around $250 on a brand new bike, you'll have to add on another $750 to that to get a decent set up including shoes, pedals etc. If you need any more help you can PM me. Use to be a national road cyclist until I found the wonders of the internet.
[QUOTE=dirtydirtypanda;30446708]Definitely go to a local bike shop. The crap from amazon will just lead to head aches. If you were only looking to spend around $250 on a brand new bike, you'll have to add on another $750 to that to get a decent set up including shoes, pedals etc. If you need any more help you can PM me. Use to be a national road cyclist until I found the wonders of the internet.[/QUOTE] I read that Schwinn bikes are shit now. I'll probably pass on buying one. It seems like the cheapest decent road bike is around $500. I don't think I want to spend that much for a bicycle.
it obviously depends on what you want to use it for
Im ridin this bike : [img]http://immy.punt.nl/upload/opoefiets.JPG[/img] It's a very polular bike in Holland ;)
Remember to lock it so nobody steals it.
[QUOTE=dirtydirtypanda;30448603]it obviously depends on what you want to use it for[/QUOTE] just to ride around the neighborhood and town. I read that schwinn bikes are shitty quality and that I shouldn't bother with them. I think I'd rather pay more and get a quality bike
my €300 bike got stolen, make sure you lock it with a proper lock. seriously. forgot to say, [h2]get a mountain bike[/h2]
[QUOTE=JDK721;30448736]just to ride around the neighborhood and town. I read that schwinn bikes are shitty quality and that I shouldn't bother with them. I think I'd rather pay more and get a quality bike[/QUOTE] Nowadays, practically all bikes are made in Taiwan, and the only difference between bikes is paint. If you're not looking to race or anything and all you want is a regular bike to ride, consider getting a "flat bar" road bike. Basically, they have mostly all the components and frame of a regular road bike, but they don't have integrated brakes/shifters that jack the price up. As an example, a Giant Defy 1 is pretty much identical to a Giant Rapid 1, but the Rapid costs 200 dollars less because it doesn't use STI shifters.
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get a felt. [editline]14th June 2011[/editline] But honestly, I recommend getting an old mountain bike. Road bikes are cool, but they are road only. what if its muddy? bumpy? Also, no one wants to steal an old mountain bike. I have a old Nishiki Cascade (early 90s) I got for free from a guy up the road from me, its all stock and works good [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5749100583_3771240a21.jpg[/img] (mine is black and green and has the stock stem) I can take it anywhere and its very solid (steel!) Its honestly the most practical bike I have ever owned.
this is what I'm looking at now: [url]http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3_IX.htm[/url] now I have to consider what frame size to get. I'll probably go to a bike shop and see whether 53cm or 56cm fits me better.
[QUOTE=JDK721;30457454]this is what I'm looking at now: [url]http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3_IX.htm[/url] now I have to consider what frame size to get. I'll probably go to a bike shop and see whether 53cm or 56cm fits me better.[/QUOTE] If you do buy a new bike, buy it from a local bike shop. They need your money.
Get a mountain bike. That little thing looks fragile. Besides just about every person I've seen ride those all where spandex. Blah. Yes and do what that guy said and buy local even if they do usually charge more. ( from what I've seen)
[QUOTE=Donutsalad;30458284]Get a mountain bike. That little thing looks fragile. Besides just about every person I've seen ride those all where spandex. Blah. Yes and do what that guy said and buy local even if they do usually charge more. ( from what I've seen)[/QUOTE] Mountain bikes are more durable, yes, but heavier as well, because you're supposed to be riding dirt trails and jumping shit with them. Since he's not, a road bike (which isn't meant to jump stuff) is lighter and quicker than a mountain bike, and perfectly fits his needs.
[QUOTE=spacedooky;30458511]Mountain bikes are more durable, yes, but heavier as well, because you're supposed to be riding dirt trails and jumping shit with them. Since he's not, a road bike (which isn't meant to jump stuff) is lighter and quicker than a mountain bike, and perfectly fits his needs.[/QUOTE] well, what is he riding? All nicely paved roads? a city? or a town?
the city im going to be living in has shit bumpy roads and ruts everywhere so that is a good question to ask him.
I assume he has nice paved roads if he's looking for a road bike.
[QUOTE=spacedooky;30458511]Mountain bikes are more durable, yes, but heavier as well, because you're supposed to be riding dirt trails and jumping shit with them. Since he's not, a road bike (which isn't meant to jump stuff) is lighter and quicker than a mountain bike, and perfectly fits his needs.[/QUOTE] For normal commuting a hybrid bike is a good choice for medium-quality roads in this case because road bikes pop tires a lot
[QUOTE=labbet;30459356]well, what is he riding? All nicely paved roads? a city? or a town?[/QUOTE] paved roads in a town. town only has about 17,000 people, so it's not that crowded where I go. I decided on a bicycle to buy: [url]http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy_al_xi_sc3.htm[/url] this is a much higher quality bicycle than that cheap ass schwinn I was looking at originally, and this one only costs $150 more. it's well worth spending the extra money. it's an entry level road bike and should suit me well. it has a compact frame and more comfortable upright riding position. if I want something better I can always upgrade later on.
[QUOTE=JDK721;30497432]paved roads in a town. town only has about 17,000 people, so it's not that crowded where I go. I decided on a bicycle to buy: [url]http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy_al_xi_sc3.htm[/url] this is a much higher quality bicycle than that cheap ass schwinn I was looking at originally, and this one only costs $150 more. it's well worth spending the extra money. it's an entry level road bike and should suit me well. it has a compact frame and more comfortable upright riding position. if I want something better I can always upgrade later on.[/QUOTE] Good choice. If I were you, I'd go to a bike shop and have them build it. That said, if you walk in and they give you a mean look because you bought a bike from online and not from them, they don't deserve your business. You may also want to get a new seat, if you plan on having children - stock saddles don't fit well, at least not for me
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