Hello from Indiana
07-05-15, 06:23 AM
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Hello from Indiana
Hi everyone
I'm slowly getting back into bike riding. Just turned 55, currently riding a Diamondback Islander that my husband bought me over 10 years ago. The bike is too big for me (I'm barely only 5'1" tall) and starting to look at Trek Shift or Verve line for something that I can touch the ground when stopped. Just looking for something I can ride in comfort and some exercise. Only a couple of LBS's within a 50 mile radius, so I'm reading a lot of info on bikes till I make a drive to any shop to try them out.
I haven't had a favorite bike since I had my Schwinn Stingray Fairlady back in 1968. Loved that thing!
Cindy
I'm slowly getting back into bike riding. Just turned 55, currently riding a Diamondback Islander that my husband bought me over 10 years ago. The bike is too big for me (I'm barely only 5'1" tall) and starting to look at Trek Shift or Verve line for something that I can touch the ground when stopped. Just looking for something I can ride in comfort and some exercise. Only a couple of LBS's within a 50 mile radius, so I'm reading a lot of info on bikes till I make a drive to any shop to try them out.
I haven't had a favorite bike since I had my Schwinn Stingray Fairlady back in 1968. Loved that thing!
Cindy
07-05-15, 09:47 AM
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Hey Cindy,
Getting a good fit means everything.
You will ride many miles when you have a good fit.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Getting a good fit means everything.
You will ride many miles when you have a good fit.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
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07-05-15, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Hey Cindy,
Getting a good fit means everything.
You will ride many miles when you have a good fit.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Getting a good fit means everything.
You will ride many miles when you have a good fit.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
07-05-15, 08:35 PM
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Welcome!
07-06-15, 06:02 AM
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welcome to the forum...good luck with your bike search
