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Post by Dennis on Jun 18, 2012 4:59:05 GMT -7
I'll check out the bike shop don't have one local so will be a bit before I can get there. Will also start checking Craigs list for a used one which will most likely be where I'll get one now that I know what brands are good and what to look for.
Thank you for all the help.
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Post by Dennis on Jun 18, 2012 5:04:30 GMT -7
I'll check out the bike shop don't have one local so will be a bit before I can get there. Will also start checking Craigs list for a used one which will most likely be where I'll get one now that I know what brands are good and what to look for.
Thank you for all the help.
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Post by ccove on Jun 18, 2012 8:33:46 GMT -7
I still ride my 1977 Fuji gran tourer 12 speed. Steel frame, weighs a ton but pretty much indestructable. One thing you should keep in mind is being able to convert it to a bulk carrier, like the vietnamese did, in the event you need to move alot of equipment.
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Post by offtrail on Jun 18, 2012 9:24:10 GMT -7
Here is another pic of my bike. Even tho I paid a lot of money for my bike. I still had to modify it to fit me and what i expected of it. First I changed the handlebars then put handle grip extenders into each end of the handlebars Then I cut a broom handle and stuck them into the ends of the extenders to make it even higher. Then I put the longest goose neck they make to rise the handlebars for comfort. So now I can peddle in a seating position and take the weight off my arms. A seat is the most important part by far,they have so many different seat now a days. There is no reason to have to small of a seat or to hard. Make sure you have your bike fitted to you. If the seat is to high or to low then you will not be getting the full use out of your new bike. The seat should be high enough so when your foot is on the peddle in the lowest position, you still have a little bend in your knee, this is important if you don't understand let me know I will do a video for you. 640480
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Post by Redneckidokie on Jun 18, 2012 14:18:33 GMT -7
I like the one with the motor, ...oh wait, I just sold one of those. It was called a HD Road King. LOL
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Post by scoper27 on Jun 19, 2012 20:06:36 GMT -7
Offtrail is right on the money about seat height. And like he said with seats find something that works. I've got a small seat on mine, the big seats just never worked well for the type of riding I like to do.
If you find a bike you like and want some advice on it feel free to let me know what it is and ill do my best to help find out if it will work for you
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Post by Dennis on Jun 20, 2012 5:54:50 GMT -7
I really want to thank you all so much for the help. I surely would have made the wrong decision with out all this wonderful advise.
I get seat time every week. I do the tread mill for 20 minuets then the a stationary bike for another 20 minuets 3 to 4 times a week at the gym. I also ride my Schwinn Airdyne here at home. So I know the importance of seat height and comfort.
Besides being a alternate BOV I will ride this bike for exercise.
I never dreamed a bike would cost so much and I want two one for the DW.
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Post by dameon on Jun 20, 2012 14:15:50 GMT -7
Look into a specialized S-Works Epic carbon bike, that thing is 10 grand!!!!!!
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Post by dameon on Jun 20, 2012 14:18:06 GMT -7
Here's my bike, brand new, It has a few alteration now, like a cage for a bottle and different saddle and pedals, but it is still pretty much the same!
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Post by mirkwoodwanderer on Jun 20, 2012 16:07:40 GMT -7
Yeah, and Specialized is often the most inexpensive of the top brands. I was surprised I had to fork over $430 for my Specialized Hardrock, and that was the cheapest in the bike shop! Great hardtail, dameon ! Mine doesn't have disk brakes, but I think I should upgrade to them sometime.
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Post by walter2 on Jul 1, 2012 6:18:50 GMT -7
I use an old MTB that I put slick road tires on with a burly flatbed trailer. This setup works great,my wife has been known to pickup 50#of chicken feed and ride 7 miles home. Towing makes light work of heavy loads! Plus you have lots of space for bug out gear.
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Post by geron on Jul 25, 2012 3:36:17 GMT -7
Resurrecting an old thread but here's a review on a "cheap" bike by mtbr. Of course Mongoose could have paid them to make the review Doubt it though. reviews.mtbr.com/bike-review-mongoose-xr200/2Really not a bad review for a $200 bike. Caveat . . . I don 't ride or own a bike
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 5:13:54 GMT -7
I agree with most of what has been said. Check with some local riders or clubs that do the long bike tours. Such as the Great Ohio Bike Adventur here. That thing with the eng. Wasn't it called a WIZZER back in the day. www.ohiobike.org/ohioclubs.htm
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Post by missj on Aug 15, 2012 0:51:14 GMT -7
I got a used trek 18 speed from a local bicycle shop for $200 outfitted with toe clips, air pump, front and rear lights, speedometer and water bottle with mount.
Not the best bike in the world, but hard to beat the deal. I still ride it usually 3-4 days a week for at least a half an hour and she's still running strong.
I've since updated the seat and tires, so I've put about another $100 or maybe less into her....
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