Thinking of buying a bicycle

[MarkVI]

I don't even know where to start.

The seat is the biggest deal to me - whenever I have ridden (it's been mostly mountain bikes) it's destroyed my groinal area...like destroyed, I can't sit down at all lol.

For those that road bike - what can I get (preferably used) for ~700

For those that mountain - what can I get (preferably used) for ~700

[HunterCML]

lol. Enough bicycle talk brah.

[MarkVI]

lol. Enough bicycle talk brah.

Lol, I'm actually 100% serious

[sawoobley]

When I had a mountain bike I put one of these bad boys on it or something similar. It had a thick, wide gel pad and a huge springs. I tried sitting on it while going off a curb and it felt fine. I picked out the most comfortable one from the nearest bike shop. FeltGoodMan

[George_Bondrew]

dude!
don't get a bicycle! get a unicycle!! i am 100% serious by the way. I love to ride my unicycle, it is fun, a great core workout, leg workout, and conversation starter!

but if you want to get a decent used bike check out craigslist, or even some bike/triathlon shops will carry used road bikes!

[eazzy]

predictable thread

[hockeytownfan]

Saddle choice is very important. I think Untz (where has that guy been anyway) is probably most qualified to answer your questions. But from my personal experience, for a saddle, I've been most comfortable on a narrow saddle with a slot cut out of the middle. Leather covering a gel inner.

[hockeytownfan]

dude!
don't get a bicycle! get a unicycle!! i am 100% serious by the way. I love to ride my unicycle, it is fun, a great core workout, leg workout, and conversation starter!

but if you want to get a decent used bike check out craigslist, or even some bike/triathlon shops will carry used road bikes!

You don't happen to live in AA, MI,do you?

[ReconRon1b847077]

Check out BikesDirect.com for low prices. Stuff comes out of the same factories of name brand but without the price.

And grab a Brooks or Selle Marco saddle.

[determined4000]

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/fitness/

[MarkVI]

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/fitness/

$470!!!???!

Tax return purchase has been found.

[determined4000]

$470!!!???!

Tax return purchase has been found.

i have this one
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...ss/fx/7_4_fx/#

but all those models are great
you can get carried away w/ the more expensive ones
my cousin's fiance has a bike that cost more than his car

[sawoobley]

I would get one with a front shock.

[MarkVI]

i have this one
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...ss/fx/7_4_fx/#

but all those models are great
you can get carried away w/ the more expensive ones
my cousin's fiance has a bike that cost more than his car

That's nice...how is the stock seat?

I would get one with a front shock.

Noted, thanks brah

[2445ricardo]

predictable thread

eazzy there buddy.........

disregard bike acquire horse OP.....srs

[PerpetualMotion]

I personally prefer Giant and Norco but neither come with good seats. You'll pretty much have to replace the seat on any bike you purchase but Giant is my brand of choice for mountain bikes. I pretty much can't live without any form of shocks.

[determined4000]

That's nice...how is the stock seat?

Based on what you have said, rather than buying a different seat, I would buy a jel seat cover and a pair of padded bike shorts

[jak3e1992]

Who knows the Untz call?

[dukend]

Who knows the Untz call?

Relax hes with his long distance gf. Slap.

[SoulZeppelin]

Look on nashbar for parts. For whole bicycles see if you have a local bike collective - they usually will put together good cycles for a reasonable donation.

If you need a saddle find an old brooks b12. srs.

[AlwaysTryin]

People I work with have these, pretty schmick to me lol

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o.../madone011.jpg

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09.../016_giant.jpg

[razer1]

People I work with have these, pretty schmick to me lol

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o.../madone011.jpg

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09.../016_giant.jpg

WANT that so hard!

[George_Bondrew]

You don't happen to live in AA, MI,do you?

nope im a jersey boy!

[thenaturalguy]

i work at a bike shop called velo-city in alabama. "trek" bikes are beginner - intermediate bikes, the componets are not as nice as "specialized" & "cannondale". The price on that bike for $470 isnt that bad at all tbh. Our bikes START at $550 and they range all the way up to $12,000. Yes, twelve thousand dollars. with the average being around $700-$1000. cycling is an awesome way to get in cardio! i can ride for upwards of 3-4 hours if i wanted to, getting places and riding around makes the time go by fast! good luck

[snrygo]

i have had this bike for 4 years very durable and versatile

http://www.norco.com/2007bikes/templ...&view=&deets=2

[mynameisuntz]

Check Craigslist before you do anything else! There are usually pretty good deals on lightly used bikes.

It's tough to say, "just get a <model>" because it all depends on what is in your area. It's not like buying a car where you can buy a Ford basically anywhere. It's totally dependent on what your local shops carry, or what other people are selling.

Relax hes with his long distance gf. Slap.

I was in Puerto Rico, dorkface. I told you that! YOU NEVER LISTEN TO ME.

[MarkVI]

hmmmmmmm lots of options here. Why I hesitate in buying roadbike is because I live in Seattle....it rains. A lot. and F that. Mountain bike would be sweet though, especially in mudd.

[sawoobley]

hmmmmmmm lots of options here. Why I hesitate in buying roadbike is because I live in Seattle....it rains. A lot. and F that. Mountain bike would be sweet though, especially in mudd.

Obviously, need some fenders for that bike.

[MarkVI]

Obviously, need some fenders for that bike.

What about a racing stripe?

[sawoobley]

What about a racing stripe?

and some skin tight flesh colored biking shorts.