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Fraz
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Hey folks,
I just moved to a very bicycle friendly town and would like to buy a bike.
I'm willing to drop a decent chunk of change on a bike (<$300), but I know nothing of bikes. So I have a few questions:
1. What style of bike should I choose? This will mostly be for commuting, but I like to be able to take it to some light trails around the hills. Comfort is important.
2. Which manufacturer should I choose? A few people have recommended Trek.
3. Should I buy a used bike? How about building one?
Thanks
I just moved to a very bicycle friendly town and would like to buy a bike.
I'm willing to drop a decent chunk of change on a bike (<$300), but I know nothing of bikes. So I have a few questions:
1. What style of bike should I choose? This will mostly be for commuting, but I like to be able to take it to some light trails around the hills. Comfort is important.
2. Which manufacturer should I choose? A few people have recommended Trek.
3. Should I buy a used bike? How about building one?
Thanks
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What do you mean by "trails"? If you're actually venturing of tarmac, but staying on groomed paths, I'd go with some kind of hybrid. If it's all tarmac, go for a road bike. Avoid suspension at this price. It's going to be heavy and not work very well.
Comfort is mostly a function of how well the bike fits, which is another reason to go to a bike shop.
No matter how cool a bike looks, the amount in which it will punish your butt can only be determined in person.