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i'm thinking about buying a bike, with an eye toward riding it as a cardio exercise when it starts getting warmer outside. does /fit/ have any recommendations about what to look for? i haven't owned a bike in probably 15 years, though i assume the technology hasn't changed a great deal
>> Anonymous
i just bought one for the same thing. its great. ive trimmed down heaps since i started going for rides.
i got a road/MTB cross. so its basically just a comfortable bike for riding on roads and paths but it has suspension and stuff for going cross country a little bit.
>> Anonymous
i think it really depends on how rich you are and how anal you are, you can probably get a bike for 80 -120 bucks and use that for a good couple of years and get the same out of it as a 300+ dollar bike only thing is that those are slightly lighter.
only thing is that if you're getting a slightly cheaper bike you might have to align the gear screws yourselves every 4-5 months ish and greese up the bike. just make sure all the parts work when you buy it and you're good
>> Anonymous
PLEASE go to an actual bake shop when you get it, and not just the local Wal-dart. They can actually size you properly for whatever bike you like and ensure that the brakes and everything else is adjusted properly.

My roomy is a bike fan, and trust me it's worth it.
>> Anonymous
>>29136

What he said. You get a cheap premade bike and the gears *NEVER* work right. The brakes *NEVER* align right. The fucking handlebars *ALWAYS* loosen too soon. And the seat feels like it is going to split your ass in half. I, for one, never got used to it. Had to get a nice, cushy chick seat. It kinda worked =\

Also, get good tires (inner tubes, rather) and check tire pressure diligently. Riding out 10 miles and having a fucking blowout just as you turn around is NOT a good way to motivate yourself to continue biking.
>> Anonymous
>>29136

This. Also, try to decide basically what type of riding you will do and buy accordingly (road vs off-road, clips vs loose pedals, etc). Know how to change a flat and have proper tools and materials.

And this will sound lame, but if you plan on cycling near traffic or when it's dawn/dusk/night then seriously get some kind of flashing shit. Not just a reflector. I live on a busy college campus and cyclists get fucked up by cars more often than you'd think.
>> Anonymous
I definitely recommend a Hybrid Road/Mountain bike. Also referred to as a "Flat-Bar" Road bike. It's got the best of both worlds between Road Bikes and Mountain Bikes.

You probably wont be able to find one for under $450, at least I wasn't. But man, do I love this bike.
>> Anonymous
>>29159if you plan on cycling near traffic or when it's dawn/dusk/night then seriously get some kind of flashing shit.
Seconded. In fact, if you don't have flashing shit I will run you over just to spite you.