I already have a bike. Does it matter that it's a mountain bike and I'm biking in a city?
First off, what do I need to do to make sure my bike won't get me killed? It's been sitting in a shed for a couple years, but I refilled the tires and looked it over. I tested the brakes -first the smart way, then the stupid way- and they're fine, nothing's rusty, and I put some extra oil on the chain just to be safe. I could take it in for a tune-up, but that would run me at least $40 that I don't have. Second, what's the rule of thumb for bicycle seat height? I think I've outgrown my bike (I got it when I was 12 and now I'm 15 and about nine inches taller) but I want to be sure.
Third, do I need any special stuff? All I have is a bike with a water bottle holder and a helmet. I'm not looking in to serious racing or anything (yet) so do I need gloves or special shoes? How much would that cost, and could I fake it? I'm funding this myself so it has to be cheap.
Thanks in advance.
2007-04-11
04:48:34
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