Just waving to say hi! Well done on starting riding again. You don't have to spend a huge amount to get a good bike. Check out some local bike shops and see which one you think is worthy of your custom.
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10-30-2011, 01:39 PM #1
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10-30-2011, 04:56 PM #2
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Welcome! I've just joined recently too. There's a lot of great info to be gained from this forum, and it's nice to not deal with an over-abundance of testosterone, lol. You don't HAVE to spend over $1000 for a good bike, many are under that, even new, and will be a joy to ride after the Wallyworld one!
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10-30-2011, 05:59 PM #3
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Welcome! I am a newbie too and I don't even have a "real" bike although I have a really nice folding bike.
I bought a used Specialized hybrid bike on craigslist for $30 and changed out the tires/seat/handlebars. The whole thing cost me about $50. I'm going to try to ride it in the winter, either outside, or if I'm too chicken, on a trainer.
Next spring, I'm going to see where I am and buy a new bike. I almost bought one recently but held back. I want to see how I do with my used bike and then decide later.
Anyway, welcome to the forum - there are some really wonderful and helpful people here and you will learn a lot!
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10-31-2011, 05:15 PM #4
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Welcome ToshaMack,
I also vote for going with a used bike first. Once you ride for a few months and hang around here reading you will have a better idea of what you want. You'll probably be able to sell the used bike for pretty much what you bought it for. Style and kind of riding kinda evolves over time. Bike shopping can be fun especially if you already have a bike and don't feel pressured into "having" to get one.
Have fun!Bike Writer
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11-06-2011, 05:05 PM #5
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Welcome ToshaMack,
I'm Zona and new to the forum also, I agree with buying a used bike first to see what you like. I started off on a Trek 1.2 that a friend gave me that his wife was afraid to ride, after 2 months of riding I was sold and bought my first
new bike in years. I have been riding my Trek 2.3 for the past 3 years and love it.
A bike you love is worth every penny, and like Bike Writer said you can probably sell the used one when you are ready to upgrade.
Zona
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