Which bike should clicknext buy? (Volume II)

[clicknext]

Here is my first thread in case it's needed for reference or something...

I have a few more questions...

1)What is the difference between a normal frame and a Y frame?
2)I'm looking to get a bike that has "Full Aluminium Y-Frame, Shimano Components, RST Front Fork" Pic on 3rd page, top center. Infinity Hard Drive. Does it look good?
3)Is a mountain bike a lot harder to ride on road than a hybrid?
4)Does suspension make it harder to ride in any way?

 

[clicknext]

BUMPiez

 

[clicknext]

BUMP

 

[boyRacer]

i think your local bike shop should be of much better help than any online advice... at least that's what people told me and it's true. Or you could try these guys...

cyclingforums.com

 

[JACKHAMMER]

1. That extra tube on the top.
2. Nopt really, but that is just me. If you can afford about $80-100 more, I think you will be much happier with what you get. Go to a real bike shop and see what you can get.
3. Depends on geometry, but for longer rides a mt. bike will be much more tireing(sp?) then a hybrid.
4. On good forks no, on the level of bike you are looking at yes. They (cheap forks) can be very pogo stick like and not ride very well.

 

[JACKHAMMER]

I think this more what it sounds like you should be looking at. If its too expensive, look at the cheaper priced trek on the same site.

 

[vegetation]

Just so you know, "Aluminum frame" does not indicate quality in any sense. Some Al frames are heavier than steel frames because they are poorly designed low grade Al. "Shimano Components" is meaningless without knowing what exactly they are. Shimano makes some really crappy low end stuff in bulk. Cheap front forks should be avoided like the plague -- all they do is either give you too much dampening or not enough, much better just to get a solid fork.

Finally, mountain bikes should not be bought to be ridden on the road. But if you must do it, be sure to buy some slicks.

 

[Blieb]

Originally posted by: vegetation

Finally, mountain bikes should not be bought to be ridden on the road. But if you must do it, be sure to buy some slicks.

This statement makes it sound like they're being improperly used if used on the road.

To the contrary, the only bad thing about riding a mountain bike on the road is that it's not specifically designed for it, and you'll wear out your nubby tires faster.

 

[vegetation]

Originally posted by: Blieb

Originally posted by: vegetation

Finally, mountain bikes should not be bought to be ridden on the road. But if you must do it, be sure to buy some slicks.

This statement makes it sound like they're being improperly used if used on the road.

It sure is improper, just like driving an SUV exclusively on paved roads. For one, you sit upright like playing a piano, that gives you more wind resistance to fight off at higher speeds. Second, knobby tires will give you horrible rolling resistance, which only makes one become more fatigued, especially at lower speeds. Since most people here are not tour de france contenders, I assume you want to get around with the least amount of effort.

 

[clicknext]

Originally posted by: vegetation

Originally posted by: Blieb

Originally posted by: vegetation
Finally, mountain bikes should not be bought to be ridden on the road. But if you must do it, be sure to buy some slicks.

This statement makes it sound like they're being improperly used if used on the road.

It sure is improper, just like driving an SUV exclusively on paved roads.

Woops... I do that, lol.

I think this more what it sounds like you should be looking at. If its too expensive, look at the cheaper priced trek on the same site.

I'm too poor and can only afford up to $200 Canadian, which is about $130 USD. I thought the bike I was looking at could possibly be a good deal because it's on sale from $450.

 

[tkdkid]

If you buy that bike and take it off road, you will probably die.

As repeated (and ignored) several times, go to a local bike shop, look at what they have. Save up money and get something from there. Any department store bike will be constantly breaking and you'll hate it the whole time you own it.

If you're going to ride on the road, get a road bike. For off-road, get a mountain bike. If you're going to spend the majority of time on the road and still want the bike to be able to go off road, get a hybrid bike.

I don't know much about road bikes, but a few good entry level mountain bikes are the Trek 4500 and specialized rockhopper.

Trekbikes.com

 

[Viper GTS]

There's nothing wrong with riding a mountain bike on the street, just make sure you outfit it properly.

I have a GT i-Drive (full suspension aluminum, about $700 US when new) that I put slicks & clipless pedals on. When I was commuting on it it worked just fine.

Most people can only afford one type of bike initially, I wanted a mountain bike first. Now I want a good road bike too, but I wouldn't want JUST a road bike.

Viper GTS

 

[tkdkid]

Originally posted by: clicknext

I'm too poor and can only afford up to $200 Canadian, which is about $130 USD. I thought the bike I was looking at could possibly be a good deal because it's on sale from $450.

Nope, sorry, it's crap. mtbr.com has tons of reviews for all kinds of bikes. That one isn't even there... Plus it's totally, completely wrong for any type of road riding.

$130 *might* get you a used entry level bike at a local bike shop...It's worth a shot. Other than that...uhm...look in the local newspaper I guess for Trek, specialized, or giant bikes and try to find one that fits.

My vote is to just save your pennies for a while and get something that you'll really enjoy. Go to a local bike shop and test ride a bike....you'll see what I mean.

 

[boyRacer]

There's a $199 Trek 800 by my LBS... although its more for recreation road/mountain riding... i got myself a $50 mongoose on ebay... i'm not going to take to any trails or anything... just a go around bike that hopefully isn't as attractive to thieves. I've got another road bike at home and no way i'm leaving that out of my sight... i literally can't afford it.