Question by : im going to start cycling/biking any advice?
im going to start cycling to get in shape, for recreation and to get me from one place to another. i was thinking about buying a hybrid bicycle. mountain bikes are bit large and feel bulky/heavy and road bikes have there pros and cons but they’re a bit pricey. Is a hybrid a good choice? any advice would be great.
Best answer:
Answer by Jerry
A hybrid bike is a great choice. You can get a TREK hybrid with 21 gears, shock seat post and a shock front fork for about $ 450. Happy riding!
What do you think? Answer below!
SoccerRefToo
January 23rd, 2012
Ihave
the hybrid and road ‘racer’ bike are both a type of road bike. One of the primary differences is the upright sitting of the hybrid. The mountain bike is a bad choice because of weight, wheel and tire type, and lower gearing.
While you are shopping,. read up, and talk with EXPERIENCED cyclists about spinning. Learning to spin…. and shifting to support the spinning is the mainc ritical issue that most recreational riders never learn. Spinning is what makes todays riders able to ride long distances, with speed, and little fatigue possible.
If you have problems, or don;t get a clear understanding of ‘spinning’ ask here. We can help.
Soccerref
PeteR
January 23rd, 2012
Any bike you will actually ride is the best choice.
Don’t go too cheap – you get what you pay for.
You don’t have to go super expensive, but don’t skimp.
Also, don’t be intimidated by what sound like long distances, like “10 miles” – once you start riding – just keep pedalling, and long distances will start to seem like short distances to you.
Just keep it up.
Enjoy.
mark_hensley@sbcglobal.net
January 23rd, 2012
IHave,
No doubt a great idea. Don’t underestimate the rigor of using a bike for getting from one place to another. Until you ride, the hills and the road grade are un-noticeable in comparison by car. Some people think a hybrid is a good choice because of the shocks and the belief that they will get a smooth ride. If you are in no rush a cruiser can deliver to similar effect. Cruisers are best suited for recreational rides. Riding any bike will get you in shape. My advice to you is to ride. Ride all of the bikes you are interested in and any that you might be interested in. Your view on bikes begin to have clear skies. Ride Sally ride.
Best.