Advice on a bicycle

G G · 10-31-2010, 05:31 PM

I need some advice on buying a bicycle. Money is kinda tight so i cant spend a lot. Started out thinking mountain bike but have kinda switched to a hybrid. Walmart has a Schwinn hybrid that looks pretty good and has good reviews for $244. They also have a Huffy for $119. I am prolly gonna go to a bike shop in town and see if they might have something used at a price thats in my budget. Anyone have any pointers or advice? I will probably do most if not all of my riding on paved roads and would like to ride 20 to 50 miles a week. Maybe more once i get going.

Thanks

GTsetGO · 10-31-2010, 06:06 PM

i recommend anything trek.

whether it be trek or gary fisher.

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:09 PM

Saw a couple on craigslist. A little more than i can spend right now.

10-31-2010, 06:10 PM

A road bike might be better if you plan to ride on the road.

GTsetGO · 10-31-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Saw a couple on craigslist. A little more than i can spend right now.

completely understand.

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

A road bike might be better if you plan to ride on the road.

Thought about it but might ride a trail once in a while.

GTsetGO · 10-31-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Thought about it but might ride a trail once in a while.

trail riding is great and works me out more than road riding does.

but it has also given me more scars than road riding has as well.

mosesbotbol · 10-31-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Saw a couple on craigslist. A little more than i can spend right now.

Craigslist all the way at your price range. Buy a road bike or a dutch style commuter.

Superbad · 10-31-2010, 06:15 PM

What is your height? Any idea what size bike you need? I have a cannondale road bike I have been thinking of putting on the bay. I would be willing to trade for cigars, and could bring to EPIC if you wanted to try it out.

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

What is your height? Any idea what size bike you need? I have a cannondale road bike I have been thinking of putting on the bay. I would be willing to trade for cigars, and could bring to EPIC if you wanted to try it out.

5'10" or 11" not sure if i have enough cigars to trade for a bike though. How much would you like to get for it?

10-31-2010, 06:19 PM

Maybe something like this- http://www.rscycle.com/2008-Iron-Hor...19&category=56

Iron Horse makes great bikes. Good specs on the one in the link above. Also, I've used RS before and they were good.

kelmac07 · 10-31-2010, 06:27 PM

Is the Pee Wee Herman model available Greg!!

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Is the Pee Wee Herman model available Greg!!

Cant go out like Peewee.

GTsetGO · 10-31-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Is the Pee Wee Herman model available Greg!!

it's in the basement of the alamo

Superbad · 10-31-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

5'10" or 11" not sure if i have enough cigars to trade for a bike though. How much would you like to get for it?

I am 5'10 or a hair under that. Long story but basically I have two cannondales that have the same frame. A 54cm six13. http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng...ix13-6-(triple)
We could work something out. I don't want a lot of $ for it.

10-31-2010, 06:32 PM

If you can get a Cannondale, do it. I owned a Cannondale mountain bike, best bike I've owned.

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:34 PM

PM on the way. Thanks

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:41 PM

And i might just be in your neck of the woods next weekend Bobby. Maybe make a deal and smoke a cigar too.

Superbad · 10-31-2010, 06:45 PM

Coming to the Riviera? Where are you headed?

G G · 10-31-2010, 06:50 PM

Cant remember sposed to be going to a condo somewhere over that way with some friends for some wine event. I'll find out tomorrow and let you know.

10-31-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Advice on a bicycle I need some advice on buying a bicycle. Money is kinda tight so i cant spend a lot. Started out thinking mountain bike but have kinda switched to a hybrid. Walmart has a Schwinn hybrid that looks pretty good and has good reviews for $244. They also have a Huffy for $119. I am prolly gonna go to a bike shop in town and see if they might have something used at a price thats in my budget. Anyone have any pointers or advice? I will probably do most if not all of my riding on paved roads and would like to ride 20 to 50 miles a week. Maybe more once i get going. Thanks

10-31-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Advice on a bicycle i recommend anything trek. whether it be trek or gary fisher. __________________ Modded Mustangs

10-31-2010, 06:09 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Advice on a bicycle Saw a couple on craigslist. A little more than i can spend right now.

10-31-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice on a bicycle A road bike might be better if you plan to ride on the road.

10-31-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Advice on a bicycle What is your height? Any idea what size bike you need? I have a cannondale road bike I have been thinking of putting on the bay. I would be willing to trade for cigars, and could bring to EPIC if you wanted to try it out.

10-31-2010, 06:19 PM	#11
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice on a bicycle Maybe something like this- http://www.rscycle.com/2008-Iron-Hor...19&category=56 Iron Horse makes great bikes. Good specs on the one in the link above. Also, I've used RS before and they were good.

10-31-2010, 06:27 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Advice on a bicycle Is the Pee Wee Herman model available Greg!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2010, 06:32 PM	#16
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice on a bicycle If you can get a Cannondale, do it. I owned a Cannondale mountain bike, best bike I've owned.

10-31-2010, 06:34 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Advice on a bicycle PM on the way. Thanks

10-31-2010, 06:41 PM	#18
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Advice on a bicycle And i might just be in your neck of the woods next weekend Bobby. Maybe make a deal and smoke a cigar too.

10-31-2010, 06:45 PM	#19
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Advice on a bicycle Coming to the Riviera? Where are you headed?

10-31-2010, 06:50 PM	#20
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Advice on a bicycle Cant remember sposed to be going to a condo somewhere over that way with some friends for some wine event. I'll find out tomorrow and let you know.

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