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08-29-16, 10:06 AM
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I don't know if I have a title for an introduction.
I wouldn't say I'm new to biking, but I've never taken it seriously before. Always ran. Now that has taken a toll on my feet, or I just got older, and I've been riding my bike for a while. Now I need a little advice. I will post on that.
I'm from Missouri. I have a 1980 Schwinn Le Tour and a cheap Mountain bike.
I was getting in 5 miles a day. Over time I have gotten up to about 7 miles a day. 10 today. I just don't have time for much more than that. I am riding to stay in shape. I have no plans on riding a race and no bike groups. Just me peddling away, in a big circle.
I've decided to get a new bike. Now I just need a little direction.
I'm from Missouri. I have a 1980 Schwinn Le Tour and a cheap Mountain bike.
I was getting in 5 miles a day. Over time I have gotten up to about 7 miles a day. 10 today. I just don't have time for much more than that. I am riding to stay in shape. I have no plans on riding a race and no bike groups. Just me peddling away, in a big circle.
I've decided to get a new bike. Now I just need a little direction.
08-29-16, 10:13 AM
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Hey builerguy,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Get in TEN Five mile rides in the same day before getting a New bike.
You will know much more about yourself and riding.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Get in TEN Five mile rides in the same day before getting a New bike.
You will know much more about yourself and riding.
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Welcome to Bike Forums. Ask away. We have lots of answers. 
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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Welcome builderguy to BF.
We can help you with a new bike but first, you should let us know your goals, what type of riding you prefer and physical limitations you might have.
We can help you with a new bike but first, you should let us know your goals, what type of riding you prefer and physical limitations you might have.
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I won't be getting in 50 miles per day. Maybe on a weekend. Right now I have about 30 minutes before work. I will probably stick with 7 to 10 miles per day. You never know. Once I get addicted, like running, I might do more, but I doubt it. I only ran 4 miles per day. For years and years.
My goals.....Only about 7 to 10 miles per day. I don't expect that to change. I don't really have physical limitations. Not exactly. I feel like I could run again, but I don't want to chance it. I have heel spurs, which caused plantar fasciitis. I also have arthritis in my feet.
I don't look at it as a problem. If I ran 5 miles it might be, but on a bike, it does fine.
I'll post about the new bike in the general section.
My goals.....Only about 7 to 10 miles per day. I don't expect that to change. I don't really have physical limitations. Not exactly. I feel like I could run again, but I don't want to chance it. I have heel spurs, which caused plantar fasciitis. I also have arthritis in my feet.
I don't look at it as a problem. If I ran 5 miles it might be, but on a bike, it does fine.
I'll post about the new bike in the general section.
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Get lights and ride early or late.
My Day Bike. Full Ultegra Triple..$600 used only had 25 miles on it.
My Day Bike. Full Ultegra Triple..$600 used only had 25 miles on it.
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If you're doing early morning rides, why not leave a little later and bike commute to work. The folks in the Commuting forum can get you started. Its fun. 
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08-29-16, 07:36 PM
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Have to drive a truck to work.
I'm ok with my 7 miles. This morning I was able to get in 10 miles. Only about 5 minutes longer.
I'm ok with my 7 miles. This morning I was able to get in 10 miles. Only about 5 minutes longer.
