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As Henry said any of those companies will provide a good entry level hybrid that will provide years of riding. Just make sure you have the bike tuned up at least once a year to keep the gears shifting as smoothly as possible.
You can spend more money on bikes and get nicer components and extras but your basic hybrid will be fine to ride. For example looking at the Treks since Henry already mentioned them.
The entry level hybrid is the 7000
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/7000_series/7000/
With this bike you get entry level shimano components, and no front suspension fork. Your shifts may not be as smooth as the other pricier bikes but as long as you keep the bike tuned up yearly they will still work and get you into the gears you want to be in.
This is the 7100 model
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/7000_series/7100/
As you can see you get a front suspension fork with this bike which will make your rides just a little bit smoother as the fork will take up the first couple inches of bumps that the 7000 bike would make your arms control. You will also have nicer deraileurs on the bike meaning smoother shifting. Honestly though most customers looking at hybrids or comfort bikes aren't as concerned about the shifting as they are the ride of the bike.
Even though I have been talking about Treks this does not mean this is going to be the best bike for you. Test ride as many bikes and as many different bike companies as you can before you make your decision. I can get you 6 people on 6 different bikes and have 6 varying opinions as to which is the best bike. Ride as many varieties as you can, typically you'll find 2 or 3 that feel the best and at that point you'll start price shopping comparing each bike to see what the best deal is.
Check around as some shops may still have some 07 bikes available which will mean you can get a little nicer bike for the same amount of money.
There are also many more options on bike companies than listed above. You have choices of companies like Trek, Giant, Specialized, Fisher, Jamis, Kona, GT, Raliegh and a few others I'm sure I'm forgetting that will all offer bikes along the price range and style that your looking for.
No matter what you do go to your local bike shop or shops. They will not only help size you properly on the bikes but will also insure the bike is put together correctly and most offer a service plan for the bike. A lot of them will also offer a discount on additional accessories on the day you purchase the bike, kickstands, water bottle cages and bike computers tto name a few extras.
As Henry said any of those companies will provide a good entry level hybrid that will provide years of riding. Just make sure you have the bike tuned up at least once a year to keep the gears shifting as smoothly as possible.
You can spend more money on bikes and get nicer components and extras but your basic hybrid will be fine to ride. For example looking at the Treks since Henry already mentioned them.
The entry level hybrid is the 7000
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/7000_series/7000/
With this bike you get entry level shimano components, and no front suspension fork. Your shifts may not be as smooth as the other pricier bikes but as long as you keep the bike tuned up yearly they will still work and get you into the gears you want to be in.
This is the 7100 model
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/7000_series/7100/
As you can see you get a front suspension fork with this bike which will make your rides just a little bit smoother as the fork will take up the first couple inches of bumps that the 7000 bike would make your arms control. You will also have nicer deraileurs on the bike meaning smoother shifting. Honestly though most customers looking at hybrids or comfort bikes aren't as concerned about the shifting as they are the ride of the bike.
Even though I have been talking about Treks this does not mean this is going to be the best bike for you. Test ride as many bikes and as many different bike companies as you can before you make your decision. I can get you 6 people on 6 different bikes and have 6 varying opinions as to which is the best bike. Ride as many varieties as you can, typically you'll find 2 or 3 that feel the best and at that point you'll start price shopping comparing each bike to see what the best deal is.
Check around as some shops may still have some 07 bikes available which will mean you can get a little nicer bike for the same amount of money.
There are also many more options on bike companies than listed above. You have choices of companies like Trek, Giant, Specialized, Fisher, Jamis, Kona, GT, Raliegh and a few others I'm sure I'm forgetting that will all offer bikes along the price range and style that your looking for.
No matter what you do go to your local bike shop or shops. They will not only help size you properly on the bikes but will also insure the bike is put together correctly and most offer a service plan for the bike. A lot of them will also offer a discount on additional accessories on the day you purchase the bike, kickstands, water bottle cages and bike computers tto name a few extras.
Raising handlebar on Kona mountian bike?
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I have a Kona mountain bike. The seat is as low as it will go. I need the handlebar lifted up some. We loosened things that we thought would allow the bar to move up, but the bolt would not go back in to hold the handlebar on.Would this help http://www.konaworld.com/09_components.htm (XC/BC Deluxe Stem) or does it just make the bar stick out farther away from the body. If so, what other option do I have?
Everything went back as it was when we realized it wouldn't work.
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Keep in mind that those bikes are DESIGNED so that your weight distribution is about 50%/50% between your hands and butt. This provides the best handling and most comfort for a MOUNTAIN or ROAD bike. Comfort and hybrid bikes are more upright.
So, If you have adjusted your saddle to the correct height (slight bend in the knee when sitting on the saddle and foot on the pedal at the bottom of the stroke... you can't touch the ground flat footed when sitting on the saddle) and you believe that the riding position is still too "forward" for you, purchase an adjustable stem.
An adjustable stem allows you to "pivot" the handlebars upward. You can go to any bike shop for this and I strongly suggest that you stop "loosening things" to try and adjust them... doing this wrong can place you in danger and cause increased wear to the bike.
Keep in mind that those bikes are DESIGNED so that your weight distribution is about 50%/50% between your hands and butt. This provides the best handling and most comfort for a MOUNTAIN or ROAD bike. Comfort and hybrid bikes are more upright.
So, If you have adjusted your saddle to the correct height (slight bend in the knee when sitting on the saddle and foot on the pedal at the bottom of the stroke... you can't touch the ground flat footed when sitting on the saddle) and you believe that the riding position is still too "forward" for you, purchase an adjustable stem.
An adjustable stem allows you to "pivot" the handlebars upward. You can go to any bike shop for this and I strongly suggest that you stop "loosening things" to try and adjust them... doing this wrong can place you in danger and cause increased wear to the bike.
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