Bicycles-recommendations?

[Tom_Mary_Lou]

Thinking of getting new bicycles. We are older now & certainly don't need a gagillion speeds. Any recommendations would be appreciated. THX

[Big_Katuna]

You might be well served to go to a locally owned bike shop where they can ask you questions and steer you into the right bike. They often carry a better quality brand than the Walmart bikes. Giant makes a good bike.

You might pay a little more but they will usually do a free adjustment or two, change seats to the right one etc.

[westernrvparkow]

Dennis M M wrote:
Go to a bike dealer and get a properly fitted bike! You will be lot happier with that than one from Walmart.

Trek has some reasonably priced, well built bikes. We have a couple of older Giant's, that we use in AZ in the winter. We bought a pair of Trek's a little over a year ago, but leave them home rather than abuse them. They are head and shoulders above the Giant's in quality, performance, and comfort.

Trek makes a great bike. Somewhat pricey, but worth it. Townie's are also good for the low tech crowd. Agree 100% the best place to go is a good bike shop to see what is available. Spending a few extra hundred dollars for a good bike is money well spent. The Walmart specials are just that, Walmart specials, cheap price with quality to match.

[MFL]

I think it is important to get a bike that actually fits you. I see many folks riding bikes too small for them.

If you go to an actual bike shop, they will help with frame size etc. You don't need to spend a lot, but one that is fitted to you, is so much less work to ride.

Good luck,
Jerry

[Dennis_M_M]

Go to a competent bike dealer and get a properly fitted bike! You will be lot happier with that than one from Walmart. They will not try to up-sell you and will fit you with the most economical bike for your needs. A comfortable fit is the more important than anything, including price.

Trek has some reasonably priced, well built bikes. We have a couple of older Giant's, that we use in AZ in the winter. We bought a pair of Trek's a little over a year ago, but leave them home rather than abuse them. They are head and shoulders above the Giant's in quality, performance, and comfort.

[PastorCharlie]

Walmart has a good selection.