Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
I'd love to help you out but i don't know too much about BMX. I should of mentioned i only know most about road and mountain bikes.Originally Posted by thytkerjobs
can u give me info on bmx bikes? cousins bday is coming up and i know nothing
I'd love to help you out but i don't know too much about BMX. I should of mentioned i only know most about road and mountain bikes.Originally Posted by thytkerjobs
can u give me info on bmx bikes? cousins bday is coming up and i know nothing
Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
If you have a bike shop you can go to near you i'd talk to them a bit and you can get a rough idea of what sized frame you'll need. Even if you don't buy from them and go the craigslist route at least you'll know what to look for as far as sizing and probably what kind of bike you wanna go with. Its an addicting sport, at least for me it is. Gets expensive too. Good luck.
Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
If you have a bike shop you can go to near you i'd talk to them a bit and you can get a rough idea of what sized frame you'll need. Even if you don't buy from them and go the craigslist route at least you'll know what to look for as far as sizing and probably what kind of bike you wanna go with. Its an addicting sport, at least for me it is. Gets expensive too. Good luck.
That looks pretty good, although its probably gonna be too big. If your 5'7 a 56cm frame will be big. I'm 5'11 and one of my bikes is a 56, my other bike is a 55. At 5'7 i'd say a 54 might be good for you. I ride with someone thats about your height and rides a 54. 52 might even work out as well, depends on the frames geometry. Some manufacturers go with odd number sizing some go with even. On Trek, Specialized, Giant and all the big brands out there usually go with even numbers.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
If you have a bike shop you can go to near you i'd talk to them a bit and you can get a rough idea of what sized frame you'll need. Even if you don't buy from them and go the craigslist route at least you'll know what to look for as far as sizing and probably what kind of bike you wanna go with. Its an addicting sport, at least for me it is. Gets expensive too. Good luck.
Thanks. I'm 5'7 i believe, from what you know what frame would fit me me? and how about this bike good? bad? Price?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/2437226387.html
That looks pretty good, although its probably gonna be too big. If your 5'7 a 56cm frame will be big. I'm 5'11 and one of my bikes is a 56, my other bike is a 55. At 5'7 i'd say a 54 might be good for you. I ride with someone thats about your height and rides a 54. 52 might even work out as well, depends on the frames geometry. Some manufacturers go with odd number sizing some go with even. On Trek, Specialized, Giant and all the big brands out there usually go with even numbers.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
If you have a bike shop you can go to near you i'd talk to them a bit and you can get a rough idea of what sized frame you'll need. Even if you don't buy from them and go the craigslist route at least you'll know what to look for as far as sizing and probably what kind of bike you wanna go with. Its an addicting sport, at least for me it is. Gets expensive too. Good luck.
Thanks. I'm 5'7 i believe, from what you know what frame would fit me me? and how about this bike good? bad? Price?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/2437226387.html
That bike seems like a medium frame. I'm 5'10 and I have a medium frame road bike and its good for me. My friend is shorter, about 5'8 and he also has a medium frame with no problems.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss
I'd definitely get a road bike in that case. If its all street use you could get a mountain bike but if your work is 45 minutes away a road bike will have less rolling resistance then a mountain bike. A commuter will probably be best for you if you don't want a full on race road bike. If your in a big city craigslist might be good. Probably the biggest thing to look for when you get a bike is the size, make sure you get a bike that fits you. See people all the time riding a wrong sized frame which leads to an uncomfortable ride if your too stretched out on the bars or its too small. Could lead to knee damage if the seat is too low and if its too high you'll develop cramps a lot sooner then if the bike were the proper size. A lot of people are fixated on what brand to buy before anything but sizing is the biggest thing.Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles
Thanks man. I know nothing about bikes, but i will use it for getting me to work which is about 45 minutes away and some bike rides. I like bikes with the fang looking handles, like i said i know nothing about bikes
If you have a bike shop you can go to near you i'd talk to them a bit and you can get a rough idea of what sized frame you'll need. Even if you don't buy from them and go the craigslist route at least you'll know what to look for as far as sizing and probably what kind of bike you wanna go with. Its an addicting sport, at least for me it is. Gets expensive too. Good luck.
Thanks. I'm 5'7 i believe, from what you know what frame would fit me me? and how about this bike good? bad? Price?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/2437226387.html
