Bikes for the Mrs. and I
05-27-08 | 06:58 PM
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Bikes for the Mrs. and I
I am in need of advice....My wife and i currently have two old bikes that we use for riding around on the week nights and weekends. We are also going to start to commuting to work. My commute is 5 miles and hers is about 1 mile. 95% of our riding will be in town. We are going to replace them, the question is with what? I have been doing my research and have come to these choices...........
Trek 7.2
Giant FCR 3
Scott P5
Specialized Globe (for her) Globe sport (me)
I know there are tons of questions like this, but i would really appreciate the input.
OOOO i want to spend max of $550 per bike, just in case there are other choices i have missed.
Thanks so much..
Trek 7.2
Giant FCR 3
Scott P5
Specialized Globe (for her) Globe sport (me)
I know there are tons of questions like this, but i would really appreciate the input.
OOOO i want to spend max of $550 per bike, just in case there are other choices i have missed.
Thanks so much..
05-27-08 | 07:01 PM
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Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Test ride them all, choose the bike that fits each of you best.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-27-08 | 07:10 PM
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Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
My advice is to shop for a bike shop first.
Check out as many as you can. When you find the "right" people you'll know it. Buy a brand they carry and you'll never go wrong.
Check out as many as you can. When you find the "right" people you'll know it. Buy a brand they carry and you'll never go wrong.
05-27-08 | 08:16 PM
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She has a old Huffy. I bet the is a forbidden word around here... I have a Raleigh M50, it is very small and worn out. I have been to my LBS(specialized, Raleigh, bianchi, and diamondback). I am very loyal to the local small business. After doing all the research i am leaning towards the Globe(sport). My only hesitation is, I have not found many user reviews for the bike. I just like to hear what others have to say.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
05-27-08 | 08:36 PM
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If she is comfortable on her Huffy and it functions properly, go ahead and use it. A 1 mile commute is hardly a commute on bicycle. You can walk that.
Specialized is a good company that makes good bikes. The Globe will suit your needs, ask your LBS to take it for a test ride. If it fits you, slap some fenders and a rack on it, and go.
Specialized is a good company that makes good bikes. The Globe will suit your needs, ask your LBS to take it for a test ride. If it fits you, slap some fenders and a rack on it, and go.
05-27-08 | 08:51 PM
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Unfortunately if i could get away with me just getting a bike and having her use what she has then, let me tell you what.... I WOULD. If we were only going to commute then it my be considered. We have both test rode the globe and do like it. I think that my decision is pretty much made up unless someone has a bad story about them... i doubt that.. I do appreciate the help.
Thanks so much..
Thanks so much..
