Bike recommendation?

[Yossarian]

I want to get a bike for riding around for exercise. It won't be going off road. What do you recommend? I don't even know what info is important when looking for a bike...

 

[boyRacer]

budget?

hey why don't you go rent a mountain bike and see if you like riding trails? it's a lot of fun... plus you're far from people who can't drive for squat.

 

[notfred]

Get one that's comfortable. Get it from a bike shop that knows how to assemble/ajust it, not Wal-Mart. Prepare to spend at least $400. Make sure the bike shop fits you to a properly sized bike.

Something like this would probably be good.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I would recommend staying away from ZX-6s

 

[Yossarian]

I would be willing to spend up to maybe 750. I don't want to get a POS. I had a Trek 10 years ago and like it, I'll check out that one you linked to notfred.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
I would be willing to spend up to maybe 750. I don't want to get a POS. I had a Trek 10 years ago and like it, I'll check out that one you linked to notfred.

There's also a nicer version of that trek on thier site for a bit more money. Also, other manufacturers make similar bikes: here are some from Giant, Specialized makes the Sirrus, but thier site seems to be down at the moment. I just don't want you to think the Trek is the only one out there making those types of bikes. We bought my fiancee a Specialized Sirrus and she's been prety happy with that.

 

[vegetation]

If only riding on streets, look for a roadbike. Much more fun on the road and that will only make it easier for you to enjoy riding longer and thus get more exercise. $750 will get you a very nice road bike.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: vegetation
If only riding on streets, look for a roadbike. Much more fun on the road and that will only make it easier for you to enjoy riding longer and thus get more exercise. $750 will get you a very nice road bike.

Well it will get you a lower mid range road bike.

If you want comfort and you will be riding only on the road, may I suggest a hybrid? Basically they have 700c wheels like a road bike but they have wider tires. Most have shocks and seat post suspension and you will be sitting more up right than on a road bike.
For $700 you should be able to get a VERY nice hybrid!

 

[everman]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1569270&enterthread=y

 

[dsfunk]

sledgehammer

 

[damonpip]

Originally posted by: dsfunk
sledgehammer

Seconded

 

[Dessert Tears]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
I would be willing to spend up to maybe 750. I don't want to get a POS. I had a Trek 10 years ago and like it, I'll check out that one you linked to notfred.

Finally, someone has more than a shoe-string budget for a new bike.

As Brutuskend mentions, that money will get you a reasonable road bike or a pretty nice hybrid. A mountain bike set up with slick tires is a possibility, and you have the option of going off-road. Get some ideas from this thread and talk to the guys at the shop.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Flatscan

Originally posted by: Yossarian
I would be willing to spend up to maybe 750. I don't want to get a POS. I had a Trek 10 years ago and like it, I'll check out that one you linked to notfred.

Finally, someone has more than a shoe-string budget for a new bike.

As Brutuskend mentions, that money will get you a reasonable road bike or a pretty nice hybrid. A mountain bike set up with slick tires is a possibility, and you have the option of going off-road. Get some ideas from this thread and talk to the guys at the shop.

I second the suggestion of getting a MTB with semi slicks. They are sturdy bikes and pretty comfortable.
Hybrids are fine but they are kinda goofy looking.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Flatscan

Originally posted by: Yossarian
I would be willing to spend up to maybe 750. I don't want to get a POS. I had a Trek 10 years ago and like it, I'll check out that one you linked to notfred.

Finally, someone has more than a shoe-string budget for a new bike.

As Brutuskend mentions, that money will get you a reasonable road bike or a pretty nice hybrid. A mountain bike set up with slick tires is a possibility, and you have the option of going off-road. Get some ideas from this thread and talk to the guys at the shop.

I second the suggestion of getting a MTB with semi slicks. They are sturdy bikes and pretty comfortable.
Hybrids are fine but they are kinda goofy looking.

Upside of a hybrid.

They ARE faster to get around on than a MTB with slicks.

Downside.

As wheels get larger in diameter, they loose lateral strength. (they go out of true easier)