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My orthopedist told me to strengthen my quad muscles for the sake of my knee, I should bicycle. I don't want to mountain bike. I'm 58, and 5' 8" tall.
Where I live, in a remote corner of SW Arizona, in a small town, there are some roads with little to no traffic.
What type of road bicycle should I seek to find that I would be most happy with?
I hope to find a used bike in west Phoenix on Craig's list
Answer
For the road get a road bike. If there are gravel bike paths get a hybrid bike instead. You need a good bike that fits you not a Walmart bike. You want to start out with a very easy 10 min warm up and then pedal ta 70-90 rpm in a gear that is easy to spin. A good bike that fits will strengthen all the muscles around your knees.
A hybrid with a 17.5 -19 inch frame or a road bike with a 50 - 54 cm frame. You want 1-2 inches of clearance when you stand over it. Frames vary between manufacturers so try it to make sure it's comfortable to ride.
This is only think I can find that looks decent. Don't worry about it being a women's bike the price is right.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bik/3729558964.html
Bikes advertised as Vintage are way overpriced.
Second option Bikes Direct.
http://bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm
For the road get a road bike. If there are gravel bike paths get a hybrid bike instead. You need a good bike that fits you not a Walmart bike. You want to start out with a very easy 10 min warm up and then pedal ta 70-90 rpm in a gear that is easy to spin. A good bike that fits will strengthen all the muscles around your knees.
A hybrid with a 17.5 -19 inch frame or a road bike with a 50 - 54 cm frame. You want 1-2 inches of clearance when you stand over it. Frames vary between manufacturers so try it to make sure it's comfortable to ride.
This is only think I can find that looks decent. Don't worry about it being a women's bike the price is right.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bik/3729558964.html
Bikes advertised as Vintage are way overpriced.
Second option Bikes Direct.
http://bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm
On a bicycle should the seat be lower than the handlebar, or at the same height?
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Does it differ between guys and girls, or height of a person? Or what you use your bike for? Or what muscles you use when riding it?
One way you have to lean over almost completely horizontally
The other way you sit upright with your arms extended in front of you
Is there a reason and a preference?
Answer
What you are asking is actually specific to the style of the bike primarily, and the build of the rider secondarily.
An aggressively built road bike is going to put the rider in a very stretched out position when riding in the drops, which is aerodynamic, but not too comfy. A road bike built for more recreational users will often have a slightly less stretched-out position for the rider, but is still more aerodynamic than other styles of bikes. This is just for speed, nothing else.
A hybrid, mountain, cruiser, or comfort bike will typically have the ride more upright, but this again varies by bike; the really old fashioned type will have the rider sitting almost straight up, where a mountain or hybrid will have you leaning forward a bit. This is so you are more comfortable on the bike, and have better control over the steering, especially on a mountain bike.
As for saddle height, men tend to ride with their saddles higher than women, which is partially a function of height, but also due to having longer arms, and needing to be back from the handlebars a bit. Women usually don't have their saddles at or higher than the handlebar height, even on road bikes. On mountain, hybrid, comfort bikes, etc., the saddle is typically lower than the handlebar height for both genders. The preferred height varies due to physical differences in the riders. On a mountain bike, you need to be able to stand up when going over certain terrain, and need enough space so that you don't get rammed by the saddle if you go over a big bump.
Muscles used in riding are your quads primarily, but it also works your calf muscles, and your hip flexors. Your back and shoulder muscles can get sore from riding, but aren't really being worked when cycling.
What you are asking is actually specific to the style of the bike primarily, and the build of the rider secondarily.
An aggressively built road bike is going to put the rider in a very stretched out position when riding in the drops, which is aerodynamic, but not too comfy. A road bike built for more recreational users will often have a slightly less stretched-out position for the rider, but is still more aerodynamic than other styles of bikes. This is just for speed, nothing else.
A hybrid, mountain, cruiser, or comfort bike will typically have the ride more upright, but this again varies by bike; the really old fashioned type will have the rider sitting almost straight up, where a mountain or hybrid will have you leaning forward a bit. This is so you are more comfortable on the bike, and have better control over the steering, especially on a mountain bike.
As for saddle height, men tend to ride with their saddles higher than women, which is partially a function of height, but also due to having longer arms, and needing to be back from the handlebars a bit. Women usually don't have their saddles at or higher than the handlebar height, even on road bikes. On mountain, hybrid, comfort bikes, etc., the saddle is typically lower than the handlebar height for both genders. The preferred height varies due to physical differences in the riders. On a mountain bike, you need to be able to stand up when going over certain terrain, and need enough space so that you don't get rammed by the saddle if you go over a big bump.
Muscles used in riding are your quads primarily, but it also works your calf muscles, and your hip flexors. Your back and shoulder muscles can get sore from riding, but aren't really being worked when cycling.
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