Dick Dicks
I'm trying to buy one for three of four hundred dollars. I want one to travel back and forth to work which is about 2 miles away. However, I live on a very steep hill(cemented road), so riding up the hill everyday would be a pain in the ass. I was just wondering which type of hybrid would be best for my buck since I'm not too knowledgeable with bikes. I'm 5'10, 180 pounds. I live in Oregon, so lots of steep hills and mountains over here. I live close to a sports authority and dicks sporting goods store. Any advice would be appreciated.
Answer
AVOID Sports Authority or Dick's Sporting Goods. Maybe one step above a Wally World bike. R.E.I. has several stores in Oregon. http://www.rei.com/stores/storeloc.html#oregon Only sporting goods store I've seen with a REAL bicycle shop inside.
And as stated in a previous answer - $300 to $400 is on the low end of the spectrum. Most good bikes today with lasting quality start around $500 or more. Look for double wall rims & an 8 speed "cassette" rear cog. Avoid bikes with a "freewheel". Here's why...
http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
Even a person not mechanically inclined can see the hub (axle) on the right is thicker & stronger.
AVOID Sports Authority or Dick's Sporting Goods. Maybe one step above a Wally World bike. R.E.I. has several stores in Oregon. http://www.rei.com/stores/storeloc.html#oregon Only sporting goods store I've seen with a REAL bicycle shop inside.
And as stated in a previous answer - $300 to $400 is on the low end of the spectrum. Most good bikes today with lasting quality start around $500 or more. Look for double wall rims & an 8 speed "cassette" rear cog. Avoid bikes with a "freewheel". Here's why...
http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
Even a person not mechanically inclined can see the hub (axle) on the right is thicker & stronger.
buying a beginner bike?
Lisa
I have finally convinced a good friend of mine to get a bike!!! This will be her first bike (since she was 10 or something) and she's a little nervous going into a shop so I agreed to go shopping with her. Then I got to thinking I don't really know much about hybrid type $300-$500 dollar beginner bikes? I know much more about expensive racing road bikes and honestly don't know where to begin to help her with this. Any suggestions or things to ask/look for.
Answer
Get a regular production bike, not a hybrid! Diamond Back or Cannondale ... among others ... make good entry level bikes with nice features and good quality manufacturing standards. Those companies let you choose gearing, frame size, frame alloys and bike type (cruiser, mountain, racing etc.) Don't buy a steel frame bike ... they're heavy!
No matter what she buys, she's probably going to spend about $300.00. I wouldn't invest any more until your friend decides she's going to ride regularly. She can always get a better bike later, but if she over spends at the beginning, she might be spending a lot of money on a great bike that just sits! Don't forget the helmet!!!!!
Get a regular production bike, not a hybrid! Diamond Back or Cannondale ... among others ... make good entry level bikes with nice features and good quality manufacturing standards. Those companies let you choose gearing, frame size, frame alloys and bike type (cruiser, mountain, racing etc.) Don't buy a steel frame bike ... they're heavy!
No matter what she buys, she's probably going to spend about $300.00. I wouldn't invest any more until your friend decides she's going to ride regularly. She can always get a better bike later, but if she over spends at the beginning, she might be spending a lot of money on a great bike that just sits! Don't forget the helmet!!!!!
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