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Anyone here into Cycling?

acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
edited August 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
My wife and I were talking about getting into it this fall for exercise but we don't know much about it.
I think its best to buy a used bike in the beginning.
Anyone into this?
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    acoustic guy wrote:
    My wife and I were talking about getting into it this fall for exercise but we don't know much about it.
    I think its best to buy a used bike in the beginning.
    Anyone into this?
    You could probably get a good deal at the end of summer I would think. Plus I have a friend that is a buyer and bike prices will skyrocket next summer. I would recommend something like a hybrid bike like this: http://www.rivercitybicycles.com/bikes/displayimage.php?album=52&pos=0
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  • elmerelmer Posts: 1,683
    yay, but don't like the roads so it's mainly been offroad, but it's been a few years at that. Fucks in england seem to think bikes shouldn't be on the pavement.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    elmer wrote:
    yay, but don't like the roads so it's mainly been offroad, but it's been a few years at that. Fucks in england seem to think bikes shouldn't be on the pavement.
    I am looking for a road bike really but I have no idea on the size, brand style etc.. I gotta do some homework.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    Depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend.

    Hybrid is your best bet because it can be the easiest to ride. Mountain can be used both off and on road with the wide knobby tires can also be somewhat easy to ride.

    Road bikes like what I ride can be more difficult and technical to ride. I ride a road racer very lite and very expensive but then again I like to go fast. I hope this helps a bit.

    Peace
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    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    g under p wrote:
    Depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend.

    Hybrid is your best bet because it can be the easiest to ride. Mountain can be used both off and on road with the wide knobby tires can also be somewhat easy to ride.

    Road bikes like what I ride can be more difficult and technical to ride. I ride a road racer very lite and very expensive but then again I like to go fast. I hope this helps a bit.

    Peace
    Hybrid eh? How about the size? I am 6ft 200lbs. Does this matter?
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • duggroduggro Posts: 1,343
    totally become a fan of watching it since the flying scotsman Chris Hoy bagged 3 gold medals at the olympics!

    legend

    as for riding? no. im too unfit at the moment
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  • Drowned OutDrowned Out Posts: 6,056
    I like trail riding, so Im more into mountain bikes. It would be cool to ride a new touring bike (just realized I still call 'em 10-speeds :D ) havent been on one in years...I'm sure they HAUL.

    Haven't been able to ride much the last few years, I think it would kill me to get back into it. But I heard a ski hill near here opened a downhill course, and have the chairlifts open...that sounds about my pace exercise-wise.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Drowned Out wrote:
    I like trail riding, so Im more into mountain bikes. It would be cool to ride a new touring bike (just realized I still call 'em 10-speeds :D ) havent been on one in years...I'm sure they HAUL.

    Haven't been able to ride much the last few years, I think it would kill me to get back into it. But I heard a ski hill near here opened a downhill course, and have the chairlifts open...that sounds about my pace exercise-wise.
    Mountain bike will not really work for me, I live in flat New Jersey. No hills around here.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • Drowned OutDrowned Out Posts: 6,056
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Mountain bike will not really work for me, I live in flat New Jersey. No hills around here.
    It's flat as hell around here too...if I want to ride decent trails, I have to drive to them...it's worth it to get into nature. Not sure how far it would be for you to escape the concrete tho...
    (you might just want it as transportation too, if so just ignore me)
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Hybrid eh? How about the size? I am 6ft 200lbs. Does this matter?

    I'm 6ft 240-ish :) and I fit on my Raleigh R800 Dura Ace. I was fitted for my bike down to my cycling shoes and shorts. It matters if you're buying from let's say a dept store compared to a cycling shop.

    Once you've made your choice start out on flat roads with bike paths then work your way up to rolling hills. Hills are my favorite.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    g under p wrote:
    I'm 6ft 240-ish :) and I fit on my Raleigh R800 Dura Ace. I was fitted for my bike down to my cycling shoes and shorts. It matters if you're buying from let's say a dept store compared to a cycling shop.

    Once you've made your choice start out on flat roads with bike paths then work your way up to rolling hills. Hills are my favorite.

    Peace
    240ish??? Is the workout working for ya? LOL
    I hope is musscle? :D:)
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    acoustic guy wrote:
    240ish??? Is the workout working for ya? LOL
    I hope is musscle? :D:)

    All muslce man all muscle-ish, my lady who's a trainer wouldn't accept anything else. I've got huge legs and calves, everybody thinks I played fooball which I never did. I actually played hockey, baseball and basketball.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Hybrid eh? How about the size? I am 6ft 200lbs. Does this matter?

    You will most likely need a 58cm road bike. I am 6'2'' and ride a 60cm.

    I just got into road biking a couple years ago and love it. I prefer it to mountain biking now.

    I would look to spend $400 on a decent used bike first and put in a couple hundred miles. If you like it and you think you could really turn it into a daily/weekly hobby, then make the upgrade!

    I would check craigslist.
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Jammin909 wrote:
    You will most likely need a 58cm road bike. I am 6'2'' and ride a 60cm.

    I just got into road biking a couple years ago and love it. I prefer it to mountain biking now.

    I would look to spend $400 on a decent used bike first and put in a couple hundred miles. If you like it and you think you could really turn it into a daily/weekly hobby, then make the upgrade!

    I would check craigslist.
    Thanks, how about brands?? Whats good whats bad?
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    g under p wrote:
    All muslce man all muscle-ish, my lady who's a trainer wouldn't accept anything else. I've got huge legs and calves, everybody thinks I played fooball which I never did. I actually played hockey, baseball and basketball.

    Peace
    240 Musscle? holy shit bro, you come after me and I am breaking out the Eastern Aluminum on your ass. Geez. :D
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    acoustic guy wrote:
    240 Musscle? holy shit bro, you come after me and I am breaking out the Eastern Aluminum on your ass. Geez. :D

    I gave up my traveling state champion softball team because of a bad knee. Cycling eliminates the pounding on my knees and do still use my 2-$300 titanium bats just in the cages.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Thanks, how about brands?? Whats good whats bad?

    I own a Felt road bike and have a Kona hybrid.

    I really dont know much about brands. I would search craigslist (or your local bike shop), find a bike in your price range thats 58 cm, then do a google search for reviews.

    Good luck!
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Jammin909 wrote:
    I own a Felt road bike and have a Kona hybrid.

    I really dont know much about brands. I would search craigslist (or your local bike shop), find a bike in your price range thats 58 cm, then do a google search for reviews.

    Good luck!
    Thanks
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    I do, just moved to an area with good trails, I ride a trek, good exercise lots of fun.
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    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
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