Bicycles-recommendations?
Thinking of getting new bicycles. We are older now & certainly don't need a gagillion speeds. Any recommendations would be appreciated. THX
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TOMMY47 wrote:
Dutchman Sport--I had a partial knee replacement a few years ago. While I could get around, I did have limitations. I got a bike and within a month, My knee strengthened enough that I was able to do everything and anything I wanted.
I can hike, walk many miles at a time, walk 18 holes, bike, get up from a squat position when putting. Getting that bike and using it was far and away the best therapy for the knee.
BTW--I'm about to turn 68 and am going on a long RV trip solo where a lot of biking and strenuous hiking is planned.
That is a good observation. Cycling is a great rehabilitation tool for the knee. Providing it is sized and set up correctly. I know some have stated they do not need the extra gears but this is exactly what you need if your knees are not 100% or your fitness is not what it should be.
A Walmart bike is probably ok if you do not ride many miles and you are mechanically inclined. The trade off purchasing a cheap big box bike is low quality, poor set up, and no service after the sale. But not everyone is able or willing to pay what even an entry level bike would cost at a dedicated bike store and that is fine. Only the individual purchasing the bike can make this determination on priorities. The people that discount the value of a quality bike have not ridden both to realize the difference.
