2006-06-21 07:06:47 · 7 answers · asked by Eric W 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
First off, you want to consider your short term and long term capabilities. Do you plan on getting good in a short amount of time and needing an upgrade? Do you plan on using it for a rec tool and have no plans on advancing? If you plan on advancing in the future, get a bike that has some room to grow, but not too much in terms of high-end parts. You can get a good bike for a medium budget that will be ideal for beginner to intermediate riders. Ebay is a great place to find slightly used bikes due to many people feeling the need to upgrade bikes every year or two. Look for a Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher, Specialized with LX components and you won't pay more than 400-500 dollars for a low mileage bike. Good luck!
2006-06-21 07:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by cam c 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dude....go to your local bike shop. Make sure you like the place and the ppl that work there. Buy a bottom of the line good brand name that they have. Trek, Specialized, even Diamondback, Gary fisher, etc.... and yes make sure it fits you and get a good seat because the guy above me is an idiot - you get much more power by sitting down as much as possible rather than standing up pumping or whatever. "browse global, buy local"!
2006-06-21 08:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a beginner, try a NEXT brand mountain bike...cheap and not bad for a beginner. terrible for a real rider though but probbaly ok to start out with
2006-06-21 07:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by bmxcollections 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that fits you.
If you're over 5'4" this means Wal-Mart does not carry it. Go to a real bike shop. Don't buy your first quality bike over the internet.
2006-06-21 07:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself fitted first. Go to a respectable shop with knowledgeable staff.
2006-06-21 19:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by back2kcab2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One with no seat so you have to stand up and pump
2006-06-21 07:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no mountian biKe,. if ur gonna get one put traing wheels on them,
SAFTEY FIRST
2006-06-21 07:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by servant of AR-RAHIM mostMERCIFUL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋