I need help finding a new bike
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I need help finding a new bike
Hi I wanted to know which of these bikes will be the best. I ride every day for about 3 hours and need a bike that can go fast and is realiable.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10162411
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11089998
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2233451
I know these bikes are cheap because im young and have been saving up my money.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10162411
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11089998
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2233451
I know these bikes are cheap because im young and have been saving up my money.
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Those bikes are really junk. They MIGHT work for awhile to ride a mile or two, but they won't last and you'll never be happy with them. And when they break, Walmart won't be able to fix them, or even try--you'll have to go to a bike shop, where any kind of repair will cost you more than the original cost of the bike.
If I were you, I'd go to a real bike shop and tell them what you're looking for. They should be able to recommend something at a reasonable price (I checked with a friend of mine who owns a bike shop here, and he said he could get you something decent for about $300-$400). I know it's hard, but you'll be better off doing that.
Another option would be to buy something used, from a bike shop if you can or maybe from a thrift shop like Salvation Army or Good Will. Around here, those stores sometimes have really nice used bikes from about $25-$75. The problem with that is that you have to inspect the bike yourself to see if it's in good condition, and that's hard for a beginner. If you have a friend who rides a lot, you might ask him or her to go with you. But I'd really stay away from those cheap Walmart bikes.
If I were you, I'd go to a real bike shop and tell them what you're looking for. They should be able to recommend something at a reasonable price (I checked with a friend of mine who owns a bike shop here, and he said he could get you something decent for about $300-$400). I know it's hard, but you'll be better off doing that.
Another option would be to buy something used, from a bike shop if you can or maybe from a thrift shop like Salvation Army or Good Will. Around here, those stores sometimes have really nice used bikes from about $25-$75. The problem with that is that you have to inspect the bike yourself to see if it's in good condition, and that's hard for a beginner. If you have a friend who rides a lot, you might ask him or her to go with you. But I'd really stay away from those cheap Walmart bikes.
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Hi I wanted to know which of these bikes will be the best. I ride every day for about 3 hours and need a bike that can go fast and is realiable.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10162411
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11089998
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2233451
I know these bikes are cheap because im young and have been saving up my money.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10162411
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11089998
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2233451
I know these bikes are cheap because im young and have been saving up my money.
You really get what you pay for. Please keep saving your money for something that will last for a while and provide more riding enjoyment.
Just an idea....
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...=38434&eid=107
If you find new to be expensive, keep your eye out on Craigslist. You can find a name brand bike for 1/2 or more less than MSRP.
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With those Walmart bikes, you would seriously do better to find a used mountain bike on Craigslist.
Look for the names that bike stores sell, like Specialized, Trek, Giant etc.
Look for the names that bike stores sell, like Specialized, Trek, Giant etc.
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Please don't let it go down again, LBS is your friend, stop this Wallyworld action,we will help you to find a good bike no matter what,please give us a chance,dang it.
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If you want to buy a bike from Wal-Mart you will probably need to be able to set it up and adjust it yourself.
The following website may be helpful:
https://bicycletutor.com/
Took a look at the Wal-Mart website, since I had to see these "bargain priced" bikes for myself, the following actually looked worth considering:
$132 Mongoose Paver Commuter bike with rear rack:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399245
$139 Kent GMC Denali Road Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3663046
$229 Schwinn Varsity Road Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4698938
$189 Schwinn Link Comfort Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10927842
$129 Schwinn Delmar Cruiser:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10727434
The GMC Denali Road Bike I included only because it is a $139 road bike. The Mongoose Commuter might be a better bet.
The following website may be helpful:
https://bicycletutor.com/
Took a look at the Wal-Mart website, since I had to see these "bargain priced" bikes for myself, the following actually looked worth considering:
$132 Mongoose Paver Commuter bike with rear rack:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399245
$139 Kent GMC Denali Road Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3663046
$229 Schwinn Varsity Road Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4698938
$189 Schwinn Link Comfort Bike:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10927842
$129 Schwinn Delmar Cruiser:
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10727434
The GMC Denali Road Bike I included only because it is a $139 road bike. The Mongoose Commuter might be a better bet.