animelover
Hello :D
My dad has promised me that he's going to get me a bike YAY!! xD
The thing is, I know NOTHING, about bikes, so I have no idea what type of bike I should get... so for those bike experts out there, please help me out =]
I will only be using the bike for traveling, like to my sports club or to town, so it's not really long distances. There are hills though, so I need gears? I doubt I will be doing anything like mountain biking or tricks, so I kinda need a normal bike? If that makes sense...
I'm 15, so I probably need a womens bike? But I'm also kinda short lol like 5'1, so is there such thing as a teenager bike? ><"
I'm not sure what other info you need, so just ask and I'll add it.
Answer
There are several kinds of bike that will suit you but I think a "hybrid" is the most versatile.
Take a look at these Marin bikes, the first one is a Redwood comfort bike with front suspension, the second one is a Larkspur city bike with no suspension. They are priced in UK pounds but you'll find these bikes all over the USA.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/marin-redwood-womens-item152932.html
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/marin-larkspur-womens-item152912.html
Your dad is probably thinking of buying an ultra-cheap bike from Walmart; bad idea! $99 bikes are well known for falling apart at the seams. The best cheap option is to buy a quality bike secondhand, I recently missed out on a 2008 Marin on Ebay that sold for £86 - that's less than half what it was worth, so there are bargains out there if you look hard enough.
Nearly-new bikes are a great way of buying high quality bikes for less than half the price; there are some bad ones (check for cracks on the frame, rust and general damage - there are websites that explain how to buy used bicycles) but the price savings are huge.
There are several kinds of bike that will suit you but I think a "hybrid" is the most versatile.
Take a look at these Marin bikes, the first one is a Redwood comfort bike with front suspension, the second one is a Larkspur city bike with no suspension. They are priced in UK pounds but you'll find these bikes all over the USA.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/marin-redwood-womens-item152932.html
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/marin-larkspur-womens-item152912.html
Your dad is probably thinking of buying an ultra-cheap bike from Walmart; bad idea! $99 bikes are well known for falling apart at the seams. The best cheap option is to buy a quality bike secondhand, I recently missed out on a 2008 Marin on Ebay that sold for £86 - that's less than half what it was worth, so there are bargains out there if you look hard enough.
Nearly-new bikes are a great way of buying high quality bikes for less than half the price; there are some bad ones (check for cracks on the frame, rust and general damage - there are websites that explain how to buy used bicycles) but the price savings are huge.
Would a road or hybrid bike better suit me?
Dan
Iâm pretty new to bicycling. Currently I have a road bike that I bought at a yard sale for $10. I think it was a nice bike at one time, but I think Iâm ready to get a new one. My goal is to eventually work my way up to being able to bring my bike to work in my car, ride my bike home, and then ride my bike in to work the next day. I plan on splitting it up like that because I live about 50 miles from work and I simply do not have enough free time to ride both ways in the same day. Iâm unsure I should get a hybrid or a road bike. Iâm definitely looking for an entry bike and am hoping to spend $400 or less. I would be open to spending once I know that Iâm really into riding. Any input is appreciated.
Answer
DEFINITELY a road bike. As far as which one or what type, you must realize that $400 is rather low and will get you a heavier, sora equipped tank. If you look for a used bike you can find very nice deals around $600-700 with 105 components or higher. 25 miles is not a short ride, especially when doing it by yourself. You could really do it on any bike, but you will notice a big difference in difficulty and time. For example, I rode 28 miles on my steel fixie last week and I was only able to average like 14-15 mph. I did it, but if I were on my Cannondale I could have averaged at least 17. Spending a little extra to get something that will last you longer and treat you better is worth the money. If you know what your size is, watch bikes on ebay. Sooner or later one's gonna pop up that fits you, has good components, and sells cheap. When researching, www.bikepedia.com is a good site to find most archives.
DEFINITELY a road bike. As far as which one or what type, you must realize that $400 is rather low and will get you a heavier, sora equipped tank. If you look for a used bike you can find very nice deals around $600-700 with 105 components or higher. 25 miles is not a short ride, especially when doing it by yourself. You could really do it on any bike, but you will notice a big difference in difficulty and time. For example, I rode 28 miles on my steel fixie last week and I was only able to average like 14-15 mph. I did it, but if I were on my Cannondale I could have averaged at least 17. Spending a little extra to get something that will last you longer and treat you better is worth the money. If you know what your size is, watch bikes on ebay. Sooner or later one's gonna pop up that fits you, has good components, and sells cheap. When researching, www.bikepedia.com is a good site to find most archives.
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