Originally Posted by
Hardrock23
No suggestions other than to add more info - like, what kind of bike do you want? What type of riding are you going to do (road, trails, etc)? Do you know how to put together a bike? As the ones you buy online will need to be put together and probably tuned up (or you can pay a shop to do it i guess). Do you know what size bike you need? If youre adding your height, im assuming you may not...in which case going to a local bike shop might do you well. Im sure others are going to ask even more questions...just wanted to get that part started lol
I just really wanted to say im glad riding has helped your depression. Iv struggled with MDD for nearly 15 years now and riding has worked better than any medicine! Keep it up, and happy bike shopping. Welcome to the forums, also!
Thanks!! Also ya, I forgot to mention,I'm looking for a road bike with the mindset of anything beats the hell out of my current second hand bike. There is so much choices I don't even know where to look. As for the putting together parts,I was hoping to learn as I go with google,youtube, ect...I actually contemplated on going to a local LBS.But, from what I've heard, they tend to be very expensive,and I've had many experience buying things from online(computer parts) and learning along the way.
Edit.The reason I started thinking about a bike in the face place is because the current bike feels very heavy just peddling and the wheels feel 'flat'.I'm hoping for a lighter smoother ride, so I can go longer distances.