Originally Posted by
bikerjp
If you don't know what you are looking for and you can't work on your own bike you don't want to buy online. As I understand it, bikes come with "some assembly required" which you can pay an LBS to do but you won't get fitting advice or the customary free tune ups and adjustments. Any money you save online will be lost paying for these things. You can find a bike at a bike shop in your price range. I'd start there.
Originally Posted by
X-LinkedRider
If you are not ready or prepared to build a bike, even though it is just partial assembly required, DO NOT buy from bikes direct. This is what LBS and CL are for. Where are you located? Performance has some nice fujis that will fit your 600 dollar price range. And they are assembled for you.
These two are probably true. I should mess around with my current bike a little, learn how it works a little more intricately and read up on tuning and swapping parts before thinking of ordering online. It serves its purpose right now and rides well enough for me to get some exercise in, I shouldn't be hasty. Also, like I said, I am moving soon. Right now I live in Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, there is only one LBS around. Will be in Pittsburgh by June, so I'm sure I can find a lot there.
Originally Posted by
SlimRider
To Bike Forums, Crepes!
We will try to answer all of your cycling questions to the best of our abilities.
So will you be climbing any hills when you cycle?
What will be your primary use for this bicycle?...ie..Commuting, Recreation, Exercise,
etc..
What type of handlebars do you prefer?
TIA
- Slim
Thanks for the welcome. Glad to see everyone is so helpful! Exercise, mainly. I'm a slim guy, but not in shape for sure. I'd like to just be healthier in general, and I much prefer biking to running. As for the trails, I'm not sure what I'll be able to find when I move to Pittsburgh, I'm sure some of everything. I will be staying on bike trails though. Right now my trail has no steep hills, but isn't perfectly flat the entire way either. Hopefully I can find something similar.
As for handlebars, I'm not sure. The only difference I know of are the straight or curved bars. I've never tried the curved ones, and would like to, as I don't like having my hands horizontal for a long period. Feels unnatural.
Originally Posted by
Specialized2k10
with $400 i would sit tight and keep checking craigslist for a deal. sora will probably shift better than what you have right now, but im sure any bike you get at $400 will still be heavy.
I suppose I should wait. I'm just excited to try something new I guess.
By the way, thanks to everyone