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04-18-09, 03:03 AM
First, greetings and my apologies if a similar thread exists (didn't have much luck searching), as well as if this first post seems a little long winded. Keep in mind I know NOTHING about cycling.
I'm (heavily) considering getting into cycling, for improving my health and fitness, as well as commuting to work. I work less than 2 miles from home, riding a bike to work just seems logical. I also spoke to my boss about it, and bringing the bike inside the building for safe keeping is not a problem. This would have changed my mind completely.
I'm looking for a friendly LBS, preferably in the Bergen / Passaic County area for purchasing my first bike. I wouldn't mind going out the area for the purchase, but I am going to need a LBS for maintenance, and would prefer starting that "relationship" with the LBS I got the bike from. Yes, I'm overweight, about 5'8" tall and 245 lbs., so a bike shop that isn't going to make me feel out place, or like I don't belong there, is a huge plus.
And... while I should make a separate post for the following question, probably in the clydes forum, would a Trek 7.2 or 7.3 FX (fell in Love at first sight) make a good beginner/novice bike for someone my size. If not, what are my options in that price range.
I'm (heavily) considering getting into cycling, for improving my health and fitness, as well as commuting to work. I work less than 2 miles from home, riding a bike to work just seems logical. I also spoke to my boss about it, and bringing the bike inside the building for safe keeping is not a problem. This would have changed my mind completely.
I'm looking for a friendly LBS, preferably in the Bergen / Passaic County area for purchasing my first bike. I wouldn't mind going out the area for the purchase, but I am going to need a LBS for maintenance, and would prefer starting that "relationship" with the LBS I got the bike from. Yes, I'm overweight, about 5'8" tall and 245 lbs., so a bike shop that isn't going to make me feel out place, or like I don't belong there, is a huge plus.
And... while I should make a separate post for the following question, probably in the clydes forum, would a Trek 7.2 or 7.3 FX (fell in Love at first sight) make a good beginner/novice bike for someone my size. If not, what are my options in that price range.