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.
Help me pick a hybrid bike please?
corona7w
I'm looking to buy a hybrid bike for commuting and I've arrived at the following three choices:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-18-Womens-Shimano-21-Spd-Hybrid-Cross-Bike-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ180398764644QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a009ab264&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ALUMINUM-HYBRID-BICYCLE-COMFORT-ROAD-BIKE-M-L-WHITE_W0QQitemZ140338338164QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20acd11974&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://www.target.com/Ladies%E2%80%99-Schwinn-700C-Trail-Hybrid/dp/B000KZ4MI6/sr=1-1/qid=1250851439/ref=sr_1_1/178-8593082-2253426?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Aschwinn%20trail%20way&page=1
My budget is $250, the last one I can purchase from a local Target store. Which one should I purchase or could you recommend me a better bike for the budget?
Answer
The 2 bikes that you are thinking about buying online would be delivered unassembled, so apart from any shipping costs, you would also have to have the bikes put together. The bike from Target would be assembled. but not by a qualified mechanic, and any problems you encounter with the bike cannot be dealt with by the store. Bike shops may seem more expensive, but the extra money you pay is for the service they are able to offer, making sure the bike is well adjusted and fitted to you. Buying online or from a box store gives you none of this, so if you plan to go this way, it would be a good idea to learn how to maintain and repair your bike
The 2 bikes that you are thinking about buying online would be delivered unassembled, so apart from any shipping costs, you would also have to have the bikes put together. The bike from Target would be assembled. but not by a qualified mechanic, and any problems you encounter with the bike cannot be dealt with by the store. Bike shops may seem more expensive, but the extra money you pay is for the service they are able to offer, making sure the bike is well adjusted and fitted to you. Buying online or from a box store gives you none of this, so if you plan to go this way, it would be a good idea to learn how to maintain and repair your bike
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