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05-22-07, 09:21 AM
Hey guys,
My name is Dan Gessler, 20 years old and currently studying business at Virginia Tech. I've hardly ever biked in my life except for when I was very young, and haven't stepped on a bike for the past 5 years or so at least. For the past year though, I've been exercising everyday, and the idea of biking seems like so much fun.
My main question here is will a person like me make use of the benefits of getting an expensive mountain bike over a cheaper one? Someone I know is selling at 2005 Jamis Dakota AL (brand new) for $550. Also, is getting a mountain bike probably the right choice? I'll probably be doing some commuting to school, and possibly some trail biking for exercise.
Thanks!
Dan
My name is Dan Gessler, 20 years old and currently studying business at Virginia Tech. I've hardly ever biked in my life except for when I was very young, and haven't stepped on a bike for the past 5 years or so at least. For the past year though, I've been exercising everyday, and the idea of biking seems like so much fun.
My main question here is will a person like me make use of the benefits of getting an expensive mountain bike over a cheaper one? Someone I know is selling at 2005 Jamis Dakota AL (brand new) for $550. Also, is getting a mountain bike probably the right choice? I'll probably be doing some commuting to school, and possibly some trail biking for exercise.
Thanks!
Dan