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pblogic
05-30-04, 05:47 PM
Hi there,

When I was a kid my main form of entertainment was riding my bike. I'm now 28 and haven't been on a bike for awhile, and I really miss it. On top of that, I could use the extra exercise.

I live in michigan, so I won't be riding year round, but a good chunk of a year, as long as there isn't snow.

I will be doing mostly city riding but like the idea of riding trails/mountain biking as well, so I would like versatile bike. Also, the terrain,while suburban, is still going to be fairly uneven much of the time. I prefer something more like a mountain bike and less like the classic '10 speed', just a personal preference.

I am looking to spend maybe 200- 400$. I don't want a cheap piece of junk, but I also can't spend a ton of money, as I don't have it :P

My only other concern is that I have been told biking can be hard on certain parts of a mans body. Is there a certain type of seat I should be looking for?

I welcome any comments or links to any kind of 'beginners' sites. I have no idea what I am doing yet but I learn quickly and enjoy research. I find message boards to be the best jumping off point for me to start.

Thanks for any help!

The Terminator
05-30-04, 07:03 PM
You sound like you are in the market for either a hybrid, or a good hard tailed mtb. I suggest the KHS Alite 300. It is a mtb that is good to beat around in the city with. Raleigh also makes a good line of hybrids that would suit your needs. Best -
pblogic
05-30-04, 07:14 PM
You sound like you are in the market for either a hybrid, or a good hard tailed mtb. I suggest the KHS Alite 300. It is a mtb that is good to beat around in the city with. Raleigh also makes a good line of hybrids that would suit your needs. Best -



Thanks for your reply.

I am really new to this. Where can I find a bike this? Where could I find some reviews? and What are those bikes priced like? I really don't want to go over 400$

The Terminator
05-31-04, 09:11 AM
Try this. They ship. You need to be sized for your bike. I am 5-6, and I fit a 17 inch bike. Your size may vary. Try a local bike shop, they will sell a similar quality bike, in a similar price range. Raleigh, Giant, Trek, Iron Horse, and even Bianchi have bikes in your price range.

http://www.getawaybikes.com/Products.cfm?Categoryid=103&BrandID=10&CFID=3903443&CFTOKEN=97635888