Getting a new bike
02-08-07, 11:36 PM
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Getting a new bike
Well, I made a thread on the living car free forum as far as what to get, https://www.bikeforums.net/living-car-free/267141-what-kind-bike-get.html , right now i'm wondering which would be best, of what i've seen on CL. I checked the local bike shop, and their for sale bikes were too large (i'm about 5'6", give or take a couple, and these bikes' seats were above my waist!) and a bit too pricey.
A: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/263428485.html
B 2 or 3 of: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/272537817.html (Not a big fan of red)
C: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/275484132.html one of these
D: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/275489398.html the second one of these
Or something else entirely? I can't really afford more than a hundred dollars or so.
Also, a few noob questions:
1: What should I look for in a helmet?
2: What should I look for in a first aid kit?
3: What should I look for in a light?
4: Are there any other safety things I should look into?
5: What should I look for in a lock? (Kinda have the basic idea here, would like more opinions though)
6: Does handle bar type matter? I usually have problems with vertical bars, but normal horizontal ones are fine
7: Any other important things I should know?
Thanks a lot to anyone that takes the time to answer this.
A: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/263428485.html
B 2 or 3 of: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/272537817.html (Not a big fan of red)
C: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/275484132.html one of these
D: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/275489398.html the second one of these
Or something else entirely? I can't really afford more than a hundred dollars or so.
Also, a few noob questions:
1: What should I look for in a helmet?
2: What should I look for in a first aid kit?
3: What should I look for in a light?
4: Are there any other safety things I should look into?
5: What should I look for in a lock? (Kinda have the basic idea here, would like more opinions though)
6: Does handle bar type matter? I usually have problems with vertical bars, but normal horizontal ones are fine
7: Any other important things I should know?
Thanks a lot to anyone that takes the time to answer this.
02-09-07, 04:21 PM
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Remember cheap used bikes usually need an overhaul. See if there is a bike maintenance course in your area to learn how to do your own repairs.
1: What should I look for in a helmet?
How easy is it to adjust the straps. If the straps are not just right the helmet is useless.
2: What should I look for in a first aid kit?
I don't have one.
3: What should I look for in a light?
I use a Maglite 3W LED held to my handlebar with hose clamps
4: Are there any other safety things I should look into?
read "effective cycling" by Forester
5: What should I look for in a lock? (Kinda have the basic idea here, would like more opinions though)
see sheldonbrown.com for answers to all questions.
6: Does handle bar type matter? I usually have problems with vertical bars, but normal horizontal ones are fine
Personal choice.
7: Any other important things I should know?
sheldonbrown.com
parktool.com
1: What should I look for in a helmet?
How easy is it to adjust the straps. If the straps are not just right the helmet is useless.
2: What should I look for in a first aid kit?
I don't have one.
3: What should I look for in a light?
I use a Maglite 3W LED held to my handlebar with hose clamps
4: Are there any other safety things I should look into?
read "effective cycling" by Forester
5: What should I look for in a lock? (Kinda have the basic idea here, would like more opinions though)
see sheldonbrown.com for answers to all questions.
6: Does handle bar type matter? I usually have problems with vertical bars, but normal horizontal ones are fine
Personal choice.
7: Any other important things I should know?
sheldonbrown.com
parktool.com
