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06-23-2013, 07:53 AM | Topic Starter |
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So, I won a new bike last night at a party:
I've been looking to get a bike for a while, but it occurred to me that I know next to nothing about them. This one is fixed gear, but that's about all know. Do any of you bike experts have any recommendations? I know that I need to go buy a helmet and a lock, but beyond that I'm clueless. |
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06-23-2013, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Are you wanting to ride on trails or just on paved roads/paths? What are you looking to spend? If road riding is all you're looking to do the bike in your pic should suffice if you dont mind single-speeds. I prefer them personally. I'd get a water bottle/cage and maybe a saddle bag with a multi-tool in it along with an extra tube too. Also one of these to keep in it http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Innova...3&keywords=c02
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06-23-2013, 08:19 AM | #5 |
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06-23-2013, 08:54 AM | #6 |
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Just took it out for a short spin, and I have a few observations.
Thanks for the advice so far! |
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06-23-2013, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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That fixed gear takes some mad skills to ride. Not to mention a powerful motor to ride all terrain with a single gear. I'd trade it for a road bike or trail bike.
Then, get yourself some spandex britches to avoid chaffing if you are going to ride more than a few miles at a time. |
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06-23-2013, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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The first thing I would do is throw that single gear bastard away and get a real bike. If you do any riding other than flat pavement for short distances, you're going to hate that bike and never gain an appreciation for biking.
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However, I knew a guy that raced with a single speed and finished in the top 3 every time. (mtn bike races) He was pudgy and didn't look athletic at all. Bastard had lungs and legs of a race horse. If he got bored, he and his wife would enter races on a tandem mtn bike and finish in the top 5 every time.
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06-23-2013, 10:15 AM | #11 |
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This is an accurate representation of my opinion on this subject. Fixies are useless unless you live somewhere where there aren't any hills.
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06-23-2013, 10:21 AM | #12 |
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Yeah but his legs will be jacked after awhile.
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06-23-2013, 10:22 AM | #13 |
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06-23-2013, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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I'd give it a few rides before you run out to replace the saddle. Much like mattresses, softer does not always equal better. After your backside gets a chance to adapt a bit, you might find the current saddle to be adequate. A softer saddle comes with its own issues, such as increased likelihood for chafing and potentially increasing pressure on the perineum.
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06-23-2013, 10:20 AM | #15 |
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I've gotten into biking. Nothing serious, just for exercise around town on the pavement. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good bike around 500 bucks or less.
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