Cycling

With rising gas prices, greenhouse gases, and the fact that the older I get the less I tend to workout. I would like to start biking to work and other random places. I know very little about bicycles owning only one when I was 8 years old. I need some well informed information.

Ideally I will be traveling a distance between 10-35 miles in a round trip. The majority of my commute will be on flatland or on a somewhat inclined distance. I will be traveling next to a heavily traveled highway that has a sidewalk about 25-35% of the way since it is in somewhat of a dense commericial/residential area.

What would best suit my situation a Hybrid, Moutain Bike, or a Moutain Bike with "aftermarket tires"? Price is somewhat a factor since I dont know if I will keep up with this hobby. I would like to stay under 500.

Also what does the average beginner to intermediate person bike with the above conditions (mph)?

2007-08-15 14:08:38 · 6 answers · asked by Jp 1

like what kind of bike and wher? what gear? trails?

just tell me what you did

2007-08-15 12:03:37 · 6 answers · asked by 123456 2

Every guy in the world has racked his brains out on that bar.. and if they had the low bar their boys would be saved.. right?

2007-08-15 08:59:43 · 14 answers · asked by not_omniscient_enough 1

do i use my legs?

2007-08-15 08:02:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are the front brakes more powerfull than the rear brakes?
I'm talking about a mountain bike...

2007-08-15 07:04:44 · 5 answers · asked by Arman2Dito 2

I read in a London cycling mag that there were cheaper alternatives to buying new .

2007-08-15 04:37:56 · 2 answers · asked by Joe H 1

I currently own a 14 year old Raleigh in excellent shape. The problem is that my arthritis makes any excursion over 7 or 8 miles painful to my wrists, elbows, and shoulders and I think that the rigid frame has something to do with that.

I don't do hard core riding down mountains, insead I like to ride the Perkiomen Trail in Pennsylvania because it is mostly flat. However, there are parts of it that are gravel topped and I think the slight but steady vibration makes my arms sore after a 30 mile jaunt. I have handlebar ends that help me ride more upright but that by itself doesn't alleviate the pain.

I have seen where bikes are now made with shock absorbing front forks and a rear shock too. I am this close to buying one but the clerk at a bike shop told me that there aren't any American bicycle manufacturers around. I prefer to purchase American made goods for economic reasons.

Is it a fact that there aren't any American bicycle manufacturers today?

2007-08-15 02:34:25 · 13 answers · asked by Awesome Bill 7

I have a simple Mongoose (wired) bike computer. I accidently reset the computer and of course I don't have the instructions anymore. I was wondering If anyone knows the four digit code that you have to enter at start up. The bike has a 26" wheel base

2007-08-15 01:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by HUBBS 2

Hi I just got a new bike with Juicy sevens on it. i was wondering if anybody knew what the break in process for these brakes is. I would like to avoid the noise and vibrations other ppl are having with improperly broken in and un-allinged brake pads.

-thanks

2007-08-14 21:25:35 · 2 answers · asked by coolhomie9 1

I need some songs that can get my hyped up and full of energy that i can bike ride to. I like rock, hip-hop and reggaeton what are some good songs that have a lot of bass ?

2007-08-14 16:39:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok theres this boy.
i THINK i love him.
he doesnt want to be in a relationship.
but i do.
he isnt sure if he likes me because he thinks if you like someone you have to be in a relationship..
if i get grounded, all i think about is not seeing him.
=[
what should i do?

2007-08-14 09:47:48 · 16 answers · asked by Lela_Loveeee 1

After a day on the woods. The chain and gears on the bottom of the back wheel are full of litter rocks and dust .

2007-08-14 08:02:19 · 8 answers · asked by Chichichi 1

I really haven't learned anything about bikes.
For instance how to put a bike together and the fixed gears and what not.
I'm looking for a 10 speed bike. If thats what their called.
But I also heard I could make it myself by getting the parts.

If your a big bike expert, please help and explain to me.
Thanks so much.

2007-08-14 07:59:03 · 4 answers · asked by karrasox 1

i got a brand new mitchellen* bicycle tire cuz my rear tire is worn out, my dad said to put the new one on the rear, the front tire is a specialized, should i listen to my dad?

2007-08-14 07:48:37 · 8 answers · asked by ApWolfFox 3

is bike machine same as going out for a bike ride
thanks

2007-08-14 07:18:09 · 7 answers · asked by rambo_1190 1

Anyone knows some links that contain trainings on biking (motor cycles)skillss for free please help.
I'm not saying about simple biking schools but about some SUPER BIKING SKILLS

2007-08-14 05:31:11 · 3 answers · asked by Kalyan 2

I'm thinking: A fully-charged cell phone. A spare chain. About $20 bucks in cash. A photo ID. A medical insurance card. Several emergency contact names/telephone numbers. Spare batteries for headlight/taillight. Some type of "compact tire inflator"--although my tires have a "Slime" flat tire prevention "system." And, a pocket-knife-type set of bicycle tools. (Is this too much? Should I take more?) I hope to soon participate in some group-rides, and I don't want to appear to be "stupid" or "foolish" or "unprepared."

2007-08-13 17:05:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 15:52:57 · 6 answers · asked by rhine_15065 5

3 out of my past 4 races I have crashed. 2 of the 3 were because I was racing with the little 8 year old kids, which everyone knows are preaty bad around the corners. What do I do to get arround them but still maintain the speed needed to win the race?

2007-08-13 14:53:59 · 10 answers · asked by u14_sharks_united 2

Remember without buying something! Thanks for your help you guys or girls i really apperciate it :-)

2007-08-13 06:32:20 · 10 answers · asked by shawn l 1

2007-08-12 23:01:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 5'11 with a 30" inseam (according to my pants), and it seems like my bike puts a real strain on my lower back. I've even resorted to ape-hanger handlebars, but then the slightest breeze makes riding hell.

2007-08-12 19:35:53 · 3 answers · asked by Johnny Tezca 3

I want a reliable one that won't break, that has gears and can go pretty fast. It should be big (I am 6 foot 1 and growing) and i don't really want to pay more than $200. I don't know very much about bikes so does someone know what brand and kind I should get? Any suggestions?

2007-08-12 18:13:45 · 2 answers · asked by Dj KluP 4

Do bike shops mark down their bikes by very much in the winter months? I'm in Illinois. I'm going to buy a road bike, and while I want one NOW, I can wait. Especially if I can get a good deal in say, December or January. Am I right in thinking that the 08's are hitting the sales floor now? Does that mean that any 07's that are left will be even cheaper when the snow starts to pile up? I guess I'm asking, when is the best time to get a good deal, and what kind of mark downs can a guy expect?

2007-08-12 12:17:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Colorado and I see it EVERYWHERE., but how do I like enter the sport?! How do you start? Any good online forums where I can get my questions answered?

2007-08-12 06:47:50 · 9 answers · asked by Tom from the Top 3

Other than asthetics, does a sloping toptube affect the ride quality on a roadbike in comparision to a horizontal toptube?

2007-08-12 06:35:42 · 10 answers · asked by reebius 2

Is there any reason why this would keep happening? The chain can't be too long. I had to stop and put it back on track like 7 times. Time for a new bicycle or can this bike be saved?

2007-08-11 10:18:25 · 6 answers · asked by Debt Free! 5

I often ride my bike to and from work. It's about 10 miles each way. It's all paved road and sidewalk, but I keep getting flat tires. I have 6 patches on my front tire and about the same on the back.

Any suggestions on how I can prevent or avoid flats?

Inexpensive solutions are preferable.

2007-08-11 10:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by atomzer0 6

I won a 24 inch mountain bike, but I would like to put on bigger 26 inch tires, is this possible?

2007-08-11 07:36:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 07:08:24 · 10 answers · asked by Joseph W 1