Bicycles, I need help!

[wilroc]

Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

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.

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.

 

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[jpthe3]

Your looking for a 54cm bike! You can always adjust the seat pot to your liking.
Whats the most your willing to spend?

 

[jpthe3]

Your looking for a 54cm bike! You can always adjust the seat pot to your liking.
Whats the most your willing to spend?

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Your looking for a 54cm bike! You can always adjust the seat pot to your liking.
Whats the most your willing to spend?

200-300

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Your looking for a 54cm bike! You can always adjust the seat pot to your liking.
Whats the most your willing to spend?

200-300

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

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.

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.

damn that sucks that bike looked decent

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

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.

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.

damn that sucks that bike looked decent

 

[jpthe3]

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

 

[jpthe3]

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

Is this a good bike overall?  I would have loved that yellow one

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

Is this a good bike overall?  I would have loved that yellow one

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

Is this a good bike overall?  I would have loved that yellow one

I forgot about bikes direct. I'd only go for a fixed if you plan on buying from them. Usually the geared bikes need tuning from them and in general aren't for newbies. If you know how to adjust derailleurs and brakes etc then a geared bike from them will be fine. Of course you can always take it into a shop and have them adjust and tune things for you but this would also cost you money. Also limited to flat land riding on a fixed, if your looking to do rides out of the city with climbs then a fixed might not be for you.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Oh then yeah for that price, craigslist is your best choice.
For 300 you can get a bike off bikesdirect.com

But the bike would be a single speed , 1 gear. Right now im running a fixed gear bike , a fixed gera bike is a single speed but the back rim allows me to pedal back and forth , im not sure if you know about fixed gears but here check them out.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/

For 279 free shipping.
http://www.bikesdirect.co...cts/motobecane/track.htm

Is this a good bike overall?  I would have loved that yellow one

I forgot about bikes direct. I'd only go for a fixed if you plan on buying from them. Usually the geared bikes need tuning from them and in general aren't for newbies. If you know how to adjust derailleurs and brakes etc then a geared bike from them will be fine. Of course you can always take it into a shop and have them adjust and tune things for you but this would also cost you money. Also limited to flat land riding on a fixed, if your looking to do rides out of the city with climbs then a fixed might not be for you.

 

[jpthe3]

Yeah its a good bike over all , its a good beginner bike for cruising around. The back rim is a flip-flop hub , allowing you to ride the bike as a single speed , and if your in the mood run as a fixed gear.
Comes with a rear brake too!
That yellow 1 is nice

 

[jpthe3]

Yeah its a good bike over all , its a good beginner bike for cruising around. The back rim is a flip-flop hub , allowing you to ride the bike as a single speed , and if your in the mood run as a fixed gear.
Comes with a rear brake too!
That yellow 1 is nice

 

[ROYGBiV]

Originally Posted by JPTHE3

Yeah its a good bike over all , its a good beginner bike for cruising around. The back rim is a flip-flop hub , allowing you to ride the bike as a single speed , and if your in the mood run as a fixed gear.
Comes with a rear brake too!
That yellow 1 is nice

Thanks. I think im going to try my luck on C-list. SO FAR I CAN'T FIND %%#+

 

[oh you mad]

Don't get a fixed gear.. I just got into cycling a couple of weeks ago, I copped a specialized allez and I can do 30 miles a day without getting sore.. get a road bike or a hybrid.. commuting to work on a bicycle>driving in traffic

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by Oh YoU MaD

Don't get a fixed gear.. I just got into cycling a couple of weeks ago, I copped a specialized allez and I can do 30 miles a day without getting sore.. get a road bike or a hybrid.. commuting to work on a bicycle>driving in traffic

Pretty much, i rode fixed for awhile but didn't like it. Only time i'd ride a fixed gear bike now is if i was in an indoor track where there supposed to be ridden. OP, if you plan on doing long commutes keep in mind saving up for gear as well. Spare tube, c02 or a pump to fix flats, etc. If you were to ride clipless pedals that costs money as well along with shoes. Don't know if your gonna get into it that much but keep in mind it can get expensive. Hopefully you wear a helmet, i know dudes that don't like wearing helmets cause they think their cool not wearing one. I've biked over 3,000 miles so far in about a year and have got into several close calls and finally got into an accident in April. Dude threw his door open and clipped me right on the foot. Still recovering from my shoulder injury and the whole left side of my helmet was cracked. I would have been done without that helmet. As uncool as it may be to some wearing a helmet i'd rather live.

 

[treason]

ive been looking for a good road bike for quite a while but the ppl on craigslist be on some other issshhh . they sell 2 yr old bikes for the same price or more than a new one . im like @*+$

 

[ROYGBiV]

Can you guys recommend a bike i should be looking for model, brand? .............I hate to sound corny but i really like bikes with the downward curved handles.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles

Can you guys recommend a bike i should be looking for model, brand? .............I hate to sound corny but i really like bikes with the downward curved handles.

Their called drop bars btw. I'd love to help you still but in your price range your only option is to go used. Hard to recommend a specific brand and model since we don't know whats on craigslist in your area. If you had more to spend and were going new it would be easier.

 

[ROYGBiV]

^ Totally agree but cant just drop 500+ on a bike right now

Hows this one? any good?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2440124588.html

Or this one but its a 52

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2430715855.html

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by EyeSeeSoles

^ Totally agree but cant just drop 500+ on a bike right now

Hows this one? any good?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2440124588.html

Too big, 23 inch frame equals out to a 58 so that would be way too big. I browsed CL in your area, too bad you don't have enough for this. Would be a very sweet ride.

http://http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2443157039.html