Cycling

just for daily exercise/trail riding

what features are recommended?

what brands to look for/stay away from in a used bike?

looking for economy and sturdiness. nothing fancy. weight not a big concern.

I haven't been in the market for 20 years, so any help getting started would be great. Thanks.

2007-02-24 08:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by farmer 4

looking for parts as in rims, sprockets, etc.

2007-02-24 07:06:01 · 5 answers · asked by zeatenone 1

2007-02-23 23:05:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 50 yrs. old, 6'3"/1.88m, 207lbs/94kg.
I sustained a broken ankle on Jan 3, 2007, from 3,000 lbs landing on it. The next day I had emergency surgery, the surgeon implanted a 2.75 inch screw in the inner malleous. I am beginning rehab. I normally average 16-20 mph depending on how difficult the climbing is here in the woodside hills area of the San Francisco southern peninsula, and ride for 50-70 miles. Doctors say my genetics helps me heal like a 28-34 yr old male. I will be riding with a slim aircast ankle brace.

2007-02-23 21:31:45 · 3 answers · asked by danthony930 2

2007-02-23 14:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by MarkDW 1

2007-02-23 09:30:37 · 7 answers · asked by Babloo2003 2

I think I know but I want to make sure. I want to get into trail riding with my kids. One trail description says that its "technical terrain". Would I be more advised to skip that one until I do not have my kids?

2007-02-23 09:29:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it needs to be rugged enough for offroad but is still fit for the streets and in the $500 or less range

2007-02-23 07:45:35 · 5 answers · asked by bballboy 1

My bicycle has been sitting outside all winter exposed to the elements- i know, i know, i live in an apartment and there's nothing i can do about it. What are some things i should do to make sure it is in good working order?

2007-02-23 05:18:11 · 4 answers · asked by gafpromise 5

It's just the rear, so it's not road hazards. I use metal tire levers rather than screwdrivers. I checked the tire for embedded sharp objects, and it seems okay. I tend to overinflate, but again, the front wheel is okay with that. Do they make stronger innertubes? Should I use Presta valves instead of the Schrader? I buy 700C tubes to match the tires.

2007-02-23 04:51:22 · 13 answers · asked by jethroelfman 3

2007-02-23 04:13:58 · 3 answers · asked by Dorian 3

2007-02-23 04:03:45 · 5 answers · asked by patrick k 1

I love to ride my bike and backpack for fitness. With a total hip replacement would I have to give up bike riding and backpacking? Also, how much time should I give myself to recover before returning to work? I am also, concider a weight lost program before I have the replacement is this a good idea?

2007-02-23 01:05:53 · 4 answers · asked by John M 1

am i right in asuming that i will have to double up the hours if i ride instead of run

2007-02-23 00:18:02 · 3 answers · asked by paul s 1

I have a haro 2006 v5 frame that I'm gonna build up...i haven't messed with a bike in a while trying to get back into it

2007-02-22 19:43:58 · 3 answers · asked by Jeremy C 1

2007-02-22 19:39:48 · 2 answers · asked by Shaharin 1

2007-02-22 14:43:05 · 7 answers · asked by Ollie's Mom 2

2007-02-22 07:21:42 · 3 answers · asked by larryshw 1

I am looking into buying a mountain bike. I stand about 5'8". What is the correct size for me. I've been told anywhere between 16-19" frames.

2007-02-22 05:45:17 · 6 answers · asked by Tony T 1

losts of good riding roads here.im from the bay area,and if you know skyline,hwy 9 our 184 you know what i mean,I aslo used to live in venture ,california and road mullhalen hwy hwy1 many raods,so lets go riiding

2007-02-22 02:47:12 · 1 answers · asked by joeygotspeed@sbcglobal.net 1

im looking for a new fork to use on my race bike. i want something between 100-140mm (im not hardcore so i dont need a superlight, low travel fork). i want adjustable preload and rebound, lockout is a plus. must be under 4lbs. i also want it to be a disc only design. also dark colors, i dont like white.

i was originally gonna buy a Fox Vanilla RLC for $490, but opted to look around for something cheaper.

im not too knowledgeable when it comes to suspension, so let me know whats good and whats not.

are there any light, dual crown forks out there?

2007-02-22 01:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to buy a new road racing bike,should I invest in a good (expensive) wheelset although this would mean that I will have to spend less on other parts (besides the frame).
Is there a different, beside weight, between a normal price wheelset and an expensive one. I noticed that some expensive wheelsets are only around 200g lighter.Besides speed and weight, the quality of ride is also important to me.

2007-02-21 20:41:49 · 8 answers · asked by Leong H 1

Just bought it last month. The model is MUTT7400. Its very cheap i think.

2007-02-21 19:57:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what parts of body does it work on the most if you do it alot?
From the two types.

2007-02-21 15:52:27 · 1 answers · asked by cough cough 4

2007-02-21 15:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by XGorgeousbiatchx 1

I have a budget of about 600$ to buy a new or used bicycle. What are some budget road bicycles that are good quality? I would be using this bicycle to take me around the city and on weekends do some longer rides most likely. Thanks!

2007-02-21 10:27:35 · 4 answers · asked by pinetreeforest123 1

I'll be participating in this year's Acura L.A. Bike Tour next month, and will be using a MTB. Some people think I'm crazy to use one in this event, but it's the only bike I've got. Is this all right? What's the difference, if any, with using a MTB vs. a road bike in a casual road event such as this?

2007-02-21 10:24:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have their "carve" pedals, just would like to research the company

2007-02-21 09:59:36 · 3 answers · asked by ckb 2

2007-02-21 07:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by ms jen 1

2007-02-21 07:29:39 · 10 answers · asked by sean R 1