Recommend me a Bike!

[dn590]

I need a new bike. Less and $250 would be ideal. I am looking at hybrid and commuter bikes. I am 6'2


Any suggestions?

 

[antidope]

It always blows my mind that bicycles can get that expensive and that's probably still considered a cheap bike.

Five figure bikes :x for why?

 

[lil black jean jacket]

http://www.bikesdirect.com/

 

[dn590]

It always blows my mind that bicycles can get that expensive and that's probably still considered a cheap bike.

Five figure bikes :x for why?

thats what I'm talkin about. most of the bicycle shops online and in my area. Los Angeles mostly cater to the hardcore cyclists. I consider myself a casual biker biking around ~5 miles a day. Is it so hard to find decent bikes without breaking the bank?

 

[roc07]

Amazon product ASIN B0041QF9EQ

 

[dn590]

Amazon product ASIN B0041QF9EQ

^ i read up on it and they say its too heavy

Windsor The Hour
http://bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm

and \
Motobecane Track
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/track.htm?gclid=CPj1oLjL7rkCFQt1QgodO2sAAQ

both fit the range and type of bike i would like

 

[SC kid]

Where do you live?

 

[dn590]

Where do you live?

los angeles.

bikes direct is out of my size for the windsor and motobecane... I am 6'2 would 61cm be too big?

 

[kdawg]

That sounds a bit big. I'm 6'1" and usually ride a 58. Depends on the brand a bit though.

With $250 you want something used - anything new will be cheap and heavy. That buys you a lot second hand.

Craigslist and the like us your friend. With a little patience you'll get something.

 

[dn590]

Ive been looking on cl . My last bike was from Cl. But this time im going for a new bike. Besides bike direct.com are there any other reputable online bike shops

 

[fresh out dabox]

http://www.target.com/p/titan-girl-...sku=14484230&gclid=CNnR6-CO77kCFVGi4AodJSsATA

 

[Nawzlew]

I think the bikes on Bikesdirect run big.

I have a Motobecane Track and a Mercier Kilo TT from them that I sold.

Pretty good bikes for its price.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

It always blows my mind that bicycles can get that expensive and that's probably still considered a cheap bike.

Five figure bikes :x for why?

Just like anything it gets expensive. When you're talking about several thousand dollar+ bikes materials is what you're paying for. Carbon fiber frames, wheels, etc.

 

[dn590]

anywhere online i can purchase the windsor the hour 58 cm?

 

[Nawzlew]

I'm pretty sure Bikes Direct is the only online retailer. Try CL.

I think some of their frames are rebrands of popular manufacturers.

 

[ryda421]

mountain bikes >

 

[dn590]

the windsor the hour 61cm is all that is left and im 6'2 so that might be too big. if it isnt some one please tell me

other options i have

Gravity Swift Track Bikes
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/swift_track.htm

Dawes Streetfighter
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/fixie-track-bikes-streetfighter.htm

Motobecane Fixie Cafe
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fixie-cafe-flat-bar-bikes.htm


^ above are the only in my size 58cm and are flip flop hubs meaning i can switch them form single speed to fixie.

I am new to buying a new bike so i somebody can help point me in the right direction, it would be a lot of help

 

[ryda421]

you should get something with shocks, which is why i suggest mountain bikes

 

[dn590]

i think Dawes Streetfighter
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/fixie-track-bikes-streetfighter.htm will be the one. any opinions?

 

[jrdnsrnss]

mountain bikes >

That's extremely vague, all depends on what kind of riding you do. If he's commuting on the road a mountain bike makes no sense.

 

[sosly]

That Dawes is fine since you just want a basic bike. If you wanna go fixed gear, you will need to buy a cog. Man bikesdirect, the classic: Windsor the Hour and Kilo TT, everyone's starter fixed gear

 

[ryda421]

That's extremely vague, all depends on what kind of riding you do. If he's commuting on the road a mountain bike makes no sense.

what ever the case may be. mountain bikes are best for what ever terrain you wish to trek upon IMO

i bought a rode bike i regret it.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

what ever the case may be. mountain bikes are best for what ever terrain you wish to trek upon IMO

i bought a rode bike i regret it.

Mountain bike on the road commuting is inefficient. Fork soaks up a lot of the energy from your pedal stroke, a lot of rolling resistance, etc.

 

[ryda421]

Mountain bike on the road commuting is inefficient. Fork soaks up a lot of the energy from your pedal stroke, a lot of rolling resistance, etc.

i rode my mountain bike to work faster than my rode bike. it's all preference though

 

[nikekid6]

los angeles.

bikes direct is out of my size for the windsor and motobecane... I am 6'2 would 61cm be too big?

wow im in the same boat looking for a commuter bike.. thinking of a trek 820.

repped on that discount site

also im 5'10 185 lbs what size bike is suitable?