I have not owned or ridden a bicycle in YEARS and just recently moved to an area with some nice riding paths. What's a good, reasonably priced bicycle to look at? By "reasonable" I mean somewhere around $150. This would be for riding on city streets and paths, not mountain biking.
2007-02-05 04:44:35 · 6 answers · asked by Amy K 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
You could go down to K-mart or Wal-mart and buy something for around that price. I doubt that there would be many on this forum that would rate them as "reasonable". They will, however get you out there which is a plus.
Due to quality issues you probably won't get that far before you have trouble this usually results in the purchase or a better quality bike. Or worse giving up cycling.
With the cost of fuel,registration maintainence and insurance for a motor vehicle it shouldn't be that hard to justify spending a bit more on a bike. A good bike will bring many years of enjoyment and health benefits.(you might even get rid of the car)
If $150 dollars is your limit have a look at what is out there in the second hand market. There are many that have spent their lives in a garage, rarely used.
Things to look for
Make sure it will fit you
Slop in rear derailleur (if it is worn it won't change well)
Rub marks in the front derailleur. (less scuff marks means little use.)
shape of teeth on chain wheel and cluster (wear is obvious)
look at the spokes high mileage will show as an obvious divot in the spoke wear it contacts others.
When you find one in good nick get it serviced. If it has been sitting around for a while it will benefit from new grease.
2007-02-05 15:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont find anything decent for that price unless you are satisfied with walmart quality. i suggest you go to Sports authority or ***** sporting goods and get a hardtail mountain bike. Ironhorse bikes are great deals. spend about $300 on one of those beauties and it will last many years.
hardtails have no rear suspension so they require much less maintainence and are stronger and last longer. the parts used on ironhorse bikes are good entry level parts. other brands to look at are Mongoose and Diamondback. whatever you do, dont buy from walmart or target. they break easily with all their plastic crap and you wont be able to find cheap replacement parts. better to spend a little more up front to have the feeling of security that nothing is going to break while your riding.
2007-02-06 11:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi amyk if you lok through the yahoo cycle section,youl find my add as i am selling my 3 speed schwinn red and chrome 27:bike.its n very good condition. it has an exstemely comfortable seat and theres also a horn on the handlebar as well. thi is a beautiful bike and a steal too! Jan.
2007-02-06 19:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bikesdirect.com, brand name components at half the price. Don't waste your money on walmart bikes, they are toys and a lot heavier.
2007-02-05 23:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest a Kona Lana'i http://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/2K7_Bike_Images/thumbs/2K7_LANAI_thumb2.jpg
2007-02-05 13:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by carletoburrito94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.chubbycruisers.com
perfect for starting up again - you can just cruise...
2007-02-05 13:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Peter S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋