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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As a point of reference DW and I are not hard core riders, but we do ride 1x to 2x a week about 25 miles round trip. On flat level trails. We are in or 60's
In my opinion money spent on bikes is money well spent, both from a health and something to do together point of view.
So I do not think, price should be the main consideration. They will last for many years, and any money you spend on them is about 6 seconds in a hospital.
So if it keeps you healthy, and doing something together it is a super deal
Couple of thoughts, buy a decent bike, things like thumb shifters, a nice after market saddle, a nice rack and bag will add a lot of value to your enjoyment.
I have a Trek Verve, very much enjoy it.
My DW rides a Tera tadpole Trike, With is something else, I think worth a thought. She never really enjoyed a bike but loves that trike. Turns on a dime, very stable and just a whole lot of fun to ride.
Time, I tricked both out, with racks, bags etc. Probably in about 1K on the bike, and 2K on the trike. But as I said for us I fell it is money very well spent, and probably about the best 3k we have ever spent.
As a PS, you might consider a bike with an internal hub. They range from 3 to 8 speeds, and you skip all the problems with de-railers.
You can "dead shift" them, the are smooth and easy to shift, That is what the trike has and I am impressed with it. Just a few thoughts you might consider
In my opinion money spent on bikes is money well spent, both from a health and something to do together point of view.
So I do not think, price should be the main consideration. They will last for many years, and any money you spend on them is about 6 seconds in a hospital.
So if it keeps you healthy, and doing something together it is a super deal
Couple of thoughts, buy a decent bike, things like thumb shifters, a nice after market saddle, a nice rack and bag will add a lot of value to your enjoyment.
I have a Trek Verve, very much enjoy it.
My DW rides a Tera tadpole Trike, With is something else, I think worth a thought. She never really enjoyed a bike but loves that trike. Turns on a dime, very stable and just a whole lot of fun to ride.
Time, I tricked both out, with racks, bags etc. Probably in about 1K on the bike, and 2K on the trike. But as I said for us I fell it is money very well spent, and probably about the best 3k we have ever spent.
As a PS, you might consider a bike with an internal hub. They range from 3 to 8 speeds, and you skip all the problems with de-railers.
You can "dead shift" them, the are smooth and easy to shift, That is what the trike has and I am impressed with it. Just a few thoughts you might consider
