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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mich800 wrote:What I am trying to say is that Al and Carbon frames are lighter and much more expensive than steel frames as well as Al wheel sets and other components made from Al or carbon for performance bikes. My friend has a $5000 Graphite epoxy Mtn Bike that is much lighter than any box store steel framed bike. Both will take you around the CG just fine.Gjac wrote:Tom/Mary Lou wrote:It would be good to hear from the OP again on how they will use the bike, but from the original post it sounds like they want a bike to ride around the camp ground on dirt roads. I have a Jamis 24 speed Mtn Bike that I have had for more than 20 years which was over $700 back then. I have gone through multiple chains and gears sets. Has the Rock Shox on front which no longer work. Now at 68 I want a little more upright position to ride in. Also have an old Bianchi 21 speed road bike. The head broke twice on that bike and no longer ride it, even with Areo bars being bent over for long periods was uncomfortable. Mid 50's I could do 100 miles/day but not any more. One thing a lot of people don't realize it a lot of the cost that goes into a higher end bike is weight reduction. More money does't mean stronger and lasting longer, only lighter weight and better performance. So based on your age, general physical condition how you will use the bike, I see no problem with buying a $200 bike Mtn Bike from Dick's or Walmart. The Mtn bike is the most versatile just get one with an adjustable head or short head set so you can sit more up right to take some pressure off your lower back.
Thinking of getting new bicycles. We are older now & certainly don't need a gagillion speeds. Any recommendations would be appreciated. THX
The weight part is not accurate. If you purchase an entry level bike from a bike shop it will not be light. In fact you may not find a large difference in net weight between that and a cheap big box store bike. But the component spec will be much better, easier to keep tuned, and reliable. Any big weight differences will more than likely be in the crappy wheelset on the cheap bike.
