Originally Posted by solo79

Thanks guys I really appreciate it. So. Do you think this bike is sufficient to get me started? I have been riding 3 or 4 miles on it every day this week. I can already tell it is getting easier. Going for 5 miles tomorrow (I am terribly out of shape).

I want to get to where i can ride an hour and then probably work on speed, but right now one day at a time.

Again do you think this bike is sufficient to get me started and last about year then 'when (hopefully) I am much better and more knowledgeable I can upgrade.

I feel like I should have spent 2x as much at at local shop, that this bike isnt good enough, but then I remember I am completely new and this is just to get me started and it is not a life commitment to this bike.

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Here are the specs

Frame DB Hi-Ten Steel Sport Hybrid Geometry
Fork Comfort Suspension 50mm travel
Cranks Comfort Compact Steel w/ chainguard, 28/38/48t
Bottom Bracket Cartridge Type
F. Derailleur Shimano TZ31, Down Route, 31.8
R. Derailleur Shimano TX-55
Shifter Shimano RS25 7spd Twist
Brake Levers Tektro Linear w/ reach adj
Brakes Tektro Linear
Cassette Shimano 7spd MegaRange Freewheel (14-34t)
Rims 32h SSW700 Double Tunnel Alloy
Tires Smooth Tread 700x38c
Pedals Comfort Platform
Handlebar Steel 50mm Riser
Stem Alloy Quill
Seatpost Alloy Suspension 28.6mm
Seat Comfort elastomer spring
Headset Threaded 1 1/8"
Colors Red
Chain KMC-Z51
Hubset (F) 32h Alloy QR (R) 32h Alloy QR
Spokes 14g
Grips DB Kraton
Extras Owner’s manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts