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Presidentcokedupfratboy (994 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:49 PM Original message |
Any advice on buying a bike? |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. Get a beach comber with fat tires and white sidewalls and shock |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Especially for a ...cokedupfratboy! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:59 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. What was that supposed to mean? Do cokedupfratboys like those kind of bikes? |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:01 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. The cokedupfratboy-in-chief has a stable of nice Trek FS's |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Oh I see. Snort. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
31. I was just going to say the same thing... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. First things first, go to a local store |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'm 240 lbs, and my Gary Fisher Sugar has never let me down. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 04:33 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. Another vote for Gary Fisher n/t |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. I would suggest looking into a Surly Long Haul Trucker |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
9. Start here: |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:21 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I can vouche for Performance Bikes |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Third on Performance--I have an ordering pending with them right now! |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. That is why I enjoyed shopping at the store front |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #13 |
25. Lucky duck! To me, Performance is a mere website... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. For us it is the economy stupid, I bike to places |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 04:39 AM Response to Reply #9 |
51. Don't forget the Saran Wrap and Duct Tape |
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ToeBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
10. Specialized, a Crosstrail if you prefer mountain bike gearing, a Sirrus for road gearing |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 04:29 AM Response to Original message |
14. Consider your terrain as well |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:05 AM Response to Original message |
16. Stock up on bruise ointment, sunscreen, insect repellant. |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:49 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Damn. Where the hell do you live? |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. The United States. Assault is everywhere. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Assault is a crime against the person. I think you mean robbery or theft. nt |
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TheFriendlyAnarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #24 |
36. Well, when they smack you to knock you off the bike, then it's both |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 12:44 AM Response to Reply #24 |
43. Well, when you shove a rider off the bike while he's on it... |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #43 |
61. I dunno... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. Sorry to point this out, but the bike I am riding is NOT an overpriced |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #28 |
44. Because you have money and they don't. Understand now? |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 12:51 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Welcome to real life in the streets |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 01:25 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. yeah, wow, bitter... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 01:34 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Good, then I should remind you of this |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 05:00 AM Response to Reply #48 |
54. I doubt it, I live so far out in the sticks |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #28 |
62. Mine are. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:55 PM Response to Reply #21 |
37. it's never been my experience |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #21 |
57. real people? |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
17. try to do both running and biking |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #17 |
34. But running can be very hard on your knees |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
19. make sure it fits well |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 06:12 AM Response to Original message |
20. Find someone who knows how to fit a bike |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
22. Buy The Kona Africa Bike |
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comtec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 04:33 AM Response to Reply #22 |
50. OMA FIETS!!!!!!! |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 04:40 AM Response to Reply #22 |
52. No gears? Only if you live in the flatlands. nt |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #52 |
68. You Can Purchase The Model With Three Gears |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
23. bling that motha out |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
27. I swear by Schwinn's Varsity 10 speed |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
29. Advice. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Brooks. There is simply no substitute. Get it from Wallbike. |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Agreed |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. I went to the Scwinn shop after work today... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 12:55 AM Response to Reply #41 |
46. Mine came with a TUNED seat as standard equipment |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #46 |
64. What kinda bike is it, Nadin? nt |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. Whatever bike you buy, be sure to get strong wheels. |
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TheFriendlyAnarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
35. Recumbents are really fun. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 05:46 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. i would absolutely NEVER ride one of those ANYWHERE where there are cars... |
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TheFriendlyAnarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. There are alot of them that are regular sized, or even larger than other bikes. |
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Bigmack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
38. Wife and I ride Giant Yukons with off road tires... |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 09:22 AM Response to Reply #38 |
59. I've got a Giant Yukon myself! It runs on road tires, as |
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Bigmack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 09:30 AM Response to Reply #59 |
60. With the Yukon.... |
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riverdeep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
40. A cyclo cross bike or a touring bike. Preferably steel. |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 03:55 AM Response to Original message |
49. I'm a utility cyclist, and have a winter bike and a summer bike |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 07:46 AM Response to Reply #49 |
55. Agreed - 50% |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 08:22 AM Response to Reply #55 |
56. I obviously (I hope obviously) agree that everyone should do what suits them best |
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riverdeep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #56 |
67. Not trying to start an upright vs drop controversy here, |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 06:16 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Agreed that we don't need a de-gustibus contro here |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 07:38 PM Response to Reply #56 |
71. A number of things |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #49 |
63. Steel is the best material for a bike, but I disagree big time about drop bars |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 05:53 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. But what do you get out of putting yourself in a position where you |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. For me there isn't a position that is less stressful |
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BB1 (671 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 04:50 AM Response to Original message |
53. Try a Gazelle or a Union |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-27-08 06:50 AM Response to Reply #53 |
73. I tend to agree as to equivalence - |
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sentelle (659 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
58. I'm 6'2" and was 250 when i started |
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crimanimalz (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
65. Just get a regular 10 speed that fits you.. 60cm prolly |
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bikebloke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
66. I started with a medium range department store bike. |
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