Originally Posted by Tightwad
Was hoping you'd pick the 21 speed 'cause you can't use gears you don't have
which would be the case with the 7 speed.
That said, I'm glad you're supporting a LBS that ADDS to the sport of cycling
in a very real way as it IS worth the money longterm.
Here's a thought for you to consider.........
For winter use (or bad weather) consider buying a good used stationary bike
to "keep in shape" I bought a barely used Schwinn AirDyne for a song and it
now sits on my enclosed front porch for those days I don't have time or am
unable ,for the above reasons, to ride daily. It helps me manage my joint
flares nicely.
How about getting fenders and riding through bad weather and the winter? Heh, I can't imagine it gets too cold up in northern nevada. BTW, annie, if you have osteoporosis, you might want to consider doing some weight lifting and taking a calcium supplement. If you pick up the habit and cycle a lot, there could be a slight risk that sweating a lot w/o replenishing vital minerals can leech more calcium from your body. I wouldn't go jogging but you need to put some stress on your bones to build or maintain density. Cycling and doing weights can combine to give you a good overall healthy workout w/o the stress that running imparts on your joints.