Old Bike

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
See all those tersm kinda went over my head there. So basically there are three types.

1. The regular pedal you had when you were a kid...flat and thats it.
2. A regular pedal with a slot to fit your front of your foot into..which can be used with regular shoes.
3. pedals that NEED to be clipped in.

right?



Also...Its not that i am busy all the time. For example. I would start working out at the gym...really feeling good...for about 2 weeks or maybe a month. But then lets say one week I have all of my tests, class, and work. I really dont have the time or the energy to workout. After that week is over I kinda forget about working out and am out of the routine.

Correct.

Also, the best way to unwind after a test and studying is to sleep, and then workout. It gives you a catharsis and relieves a lot of anxiety. It is just an excuse to not do it otherwise.

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice


See all those tersm kinda went over my head there. So basically there are three types.

1. The regular pedal you had when you were a kid...flat and thats it.
2. A regular pedal with a slot to fit your front of your foot into..which can be used with regular shoes.
3. pedals that NEED to be clipped in.

right?

Right. Here are some pics to help.
1. Regular pedal you had when you were a kid: Text
2: Toe clips. Basically a regular pedal with straps: Text
3: "Clipless" pedals that you need special shoes for. Two types linked here, eggbeaters, popular with mtn bikers Text, and super fancy road pedals: Text

Hope that clears up the pedal mess.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: zanieladie
I am not a cyclist and really know nothing about bikes...but couldn't you get a new one at Wal-Mart or something? It might be cheaper than trying to fix the old one.

Now...if you are talking about a real "bike" and not something off of the shelves, then disregard what I said. LOL. I know that there are bikes and then there are BIKES.

I have neither.

Ugh, worst advice ever...

Take the bike to your local bike shop and have it tuned up. That would cost less than a crappy Walmart bike and last you 50 times longer.

What kind of bike is it? Pics? It might actually be worth some decent money so don't beat it up or leave it lying around where it could get stolen. Old bikes like that can be quite valuable.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Take it to a bike shop and ask them what it would take to get it in working condition... They can inspect the cables and make sure they're sound. It may need new brakes, cables, general lubrication, new chain, new tires, new tubes, new chain rings, etc....just be aware that older bikes aren't built as well as newer ones....but manufacturing technology and lighter materials are the main differences.

That is complete bull. Older bikes are generally built better than new ones. An old lugged steel frame bike from the 1970s through the early 90s will still provide a good safe ride. Newer frames are lighter and not as robust and generally don't last as long. Still, you can get good steel frames from only a few years ago that will last many many years.