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Old 04-20-17 | 01:47 PM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

As noted above, folks who buy indoor bikes don't tend to stay with it.

IMO indoor bikes may be the most likely product to not get used and collect dust.

The problem is boredom, and there's no easy around it. OTOH, people tend to stay with outdoor cycling, which may have the highest long term consistency of any sport or recreation.

I don't know where you live, but if it's a flat area with some quiet, low traffic side streets, skip the indoor bike, and look for a decent ---COMFORTABLE -- outdoor bike, which you can use for local outings. Don't spend too much for this, because if you shed a few pounds and really enjoy it you'll want something else. Or it'll serve your purpose and you'll continue riding it as is a few hours a week (goal 4-5 hours/week) just for exercise.
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