Want to get a bicycle

[UDT89]

So ive been getting in shape, but the running thing isnt working with my knees. So i tried biking with a few friends and i took a liking to it.

What kind of bike should i get? I would want one that i could go trailing with but also could ride the pavement smoothly as well.

Any experienced bikers here?

 

[Ornery]

Suit yourself, but my next bike will NOT have a derailleur!

 

[cmdrmoocow]

I'd reccomend going to a bikestore and getting something decent.

250-300$ ish in a bike from Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher, etc will do well for ya. Get a hardtail mountain bike with semi-slicks (ask about it, they'll point you to some tire choices), and you wont be disappointed.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Suit yourself, but my next bike will NOT have a derailleur!

Greg Minnaar is already using one in DH competition.

But you probably won't like it since it's a Honda.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Suit yourself, but my next bike will NOT have a derailleur!

someone else makes a hub like that lemme find a link

here it tis

 

[Ornery]

I wouldn't care if it was by Hyundai, it would NOT be a derailleur!

Hell, I'd take a simple Sturmey-Archer as well!

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Ornery
I wouldn't care if it was by Hyundai, it would NOT be a derailleur!

Hell, I'd take a simple Sturmey-Archer as well!

The Honda has a variable speed transmission and can shift without pedaling... too bad it costs more than a freaking car.

Oh well maybe in a couple of years it'll trickle down.

EDIT: Hey those are pretty cool hubs...

 

[frankierx]

Get the Specialized Hardrock Sport. It's 300 usd and won't dissapoint. You will be a Specialized fan.
specialized bikes

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sorry, there are no experienced bikers here.

J/K. There will be loads of replies to this thread. I predict 5+ pages.

Edit-I'd get a MTB from a decent bike shop and buy a second set of wheels for it for road riding. You will be most happy.

If you decide later on that you might like to do more road riding you can always buy a decent road bike.

Look to spend about $300-400 for a decent bike and another $150 or so for an extra set of wheels with road tires and freewheel (I'm assuming you want to go cheap here).

 

[LongCoolMother]

Originally posted by: frankierx
Get the Specialized Hardrock Sport. It's 300 usd and won't dissapoint. You will be a Specialized fan.
specialized bikes

those bikes are great for a beginner to see if you like mountain biking.

i myself have a 2001 stump jumper m4 pro:

m4 frame
sid fork
Full xt components (derauilers/crank/hubs/etc.)
cane creek headset
easton carbon bar
crank bros egg beaters

sweet!!! join the specialized club!!!

 

[notfred]

get this one.

 

[UDT89]

im gonna go check craigslist

used is probably the better way to go for me

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Ornery
Suit yourself, but my next bike will NOT have a derailleur!

someone else makes a hub like that lemme find a link

here it tis

$1100 for a hub is very steep.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Suit yourself, but my next bike will NOT have a derailleur!

Fixed-gears pwn j00!

I'll be putting a lot of miles on that pup for offseason training this winter.

 

[TRDGT]

A hybrid is what you need, Cannondale,Specialized,Giant,Kona,Marin..etc

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: TRDGT
A hybrid is what you need, Cannondale,Specialized,Giant,Kona,Marin..etc

Hybrid like what model? Can you be more specific? Use the Specialized line up for example and pick a model.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: frankierx

Originally posted by: TRDGT
A hybrid is what you need, Cannondale,Specialized,Giant,Kona,Marin..etc

Hybrid like what model? Can you be more specific? Use the Specialized line up for example and pick a model.

The Sirrus is a hybrid... its basically a roadbike with a MTB riding position.

Personally I think a cyclocross bike would be better but would cost more. Cheapest way is to probably buy an entry level MTB and just put slicks on them or semi-slicks at the least.