Introductions - Hello, New to the addiction

Hello from Thibodaux, Louisiana!!! I am just getting Bike fever and I am starting to save a $1 for every mile I ride, so I can buy me a new bike. I really like the Hybirds for the kind of riding I currently do. I want to spend between 400-$600. Can yall point out some bikes to look into? I want to be ready when I have enough money.:)
Thanks Jared!

Welcome Jared.
I like the Jamis Coda (http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/street/coda/12_codasport_rd.html) series. They're in your price range.
When you get a chance stop by the Southeast Regional subforum (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/234-Southeast) and tell the locals all about yourself. And post pics of your bike too.

Thanks for the info RonH. Give yall alittle info about myself, I am Married with 4 kids. I just made 33 3 days ago. I wanted to get into riding for excersie, and ride with a buddy of mine. My buddy Jeff got hit by a car last July while riding his bike to work. So I wanted to get into it with him when he recovered. I will try to keep up with him this time.
i find that when I ride I feel like a kid again.

ha welcome aboard and enjoy your stay! You prefer the hybrids for the creature comforts? I build my bikes to go quick mostly :D

Howdy, drop by a few bike shops tell them
your budget and the type of riding you want
to do. Ask if you can test ride some bikes.

Their is a Raleigh bike shop close by That I have spoke with but need to go back and test some out.

Be sure and check out the Raleigh Cadet series. Awesome bikes and they're in your price range. :thumb:

Agree with others here -- go to a good bike shop and test ride a few bikes. There are some good bikes in that range, you have alot of options. I have a Trek 7.3fx that was $650 and i love it.

Hello from Thibodaux, Louisiana!!! I am just getting Bike fever and I am starting to save a $1 for every mile I ride, so I can buy me a new bike. I really like the Hybirds for the kind of riding I currently do. I want to spend between 400-$600. Can yall point out some bikes to look into? I want to be ready when I have enough money.:)
Thanks Jared!

This is a very nice bike that falls right in the middle of your price range and a lot of bike for the money. Of course I am a little partial to Motobecanes. And before everyone goes off on me, I realise Motobecane is no longer in business and these aren't the Motos of old, but still a great bike.


http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/images/cafe_latte_disc_blk_2100.jpg

Or this Schwinn and save $100 over the Moto, both great bikes in my opinion.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/schwinn/images/S10_SEARCHERCOMP_M_BLUWHT_2100.jpg

Another option would be EBAY or CL, some really good deals from people that decided it wasn't for them and selling barely used bikes.

I am looking around at everybike on the net and bike shops. I eyes are on the Moto cafe late white, or spend the money and get a Trek fx 7.4. But I have some time to lookk around. I am saving up a $1 for every mile I ride on my current bike. I am at 107, so I need about 400 more miles before I buy. I have been sick for the past week so I am behind on my miles, I would like to avg. 200miles a month. Thanks for the help, Please keep the info comming. I am open to any bike at this time that is like a Hybird. Here is an pic. of my ride currently.
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I am looking around at everybike on the net and bike shops. I eyes are on the Moto cafe late white, or spend the money and get a Trek fx 7.4. But I have some time to lookk around.

That Moto is a great looking bike, and at $399 it's hard to beat. I especially like it in white, very classy look.

I like that white also, looks sharp!

Hey, Jared! What's up, bro?? It's me, Jeff!

I knew it was you... how many people here would have a nick name like "Chackadeaux?" LOL!