Well what can I say, when I was younger I spent more time on my bike than on my own two feet and I was fit and happy. Sadly I can't even remember when the last time I was on a bike . So that's why I'm here looking for advice on my next bike purchase and beyond and wouldn't hurt cutting a few pounds either. So for now that's all I have and I hope to make new acquaintances and get started at least before it snows.

Thanks for reading,
SavvyOne

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Have fun shopping.

Hey Savvy, welcome aboard! What kind of bike riding are you hoping to do.

I prefer a "Hardtail Mountain bike" as a good starter bike. You can put skinny slicks on for riding the roads and then slap on some knobbies and ride anywhere your nose points. Riding is all good!

Welcome to BF! And... +1 on the hardtail MTB or maybe a hybrid for a good starter bike. Definitely do some window-shopping and advice-gathering at a good LBS. They should be able to come up with something that should fit your physical size, budget, anticipated riding style and other needs. I use a 2005 Diamondback Sorrento (a $225 embarrassment from Dick's Sporting Goods) for my winter/bad weather beater and I love it (quick, tight, precise shifting and it absorbs abuse and punishment like a sponge)... moral of that story is you don't need to spend long bucks to get something serviceable. Happy shopping and happy riding!