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Lisbeth
My bf wants to buy a mountain bike, and we needed to know what factors we should consider before buying. We already know the frame is important. What else? He's 6 6", so we need to be specific. Any ideas? Advice?
Answer
-Buy the bike from a bike shop. Never buy from Walmart or Target.
-Know your budget ahead of time. $350 is about the bare minimum for a basic trail-ready hardtail mountain bike. $500 should buy you a good trail bike with decent components.
-Consider the type of riding he's planning on doing. 1) All Street 2) Some Street, some dirt trails 3)All dirt trails. This should be the first question the Bike Shop asks
- At 6'6" he's probably an XL frame, but make sure to test ride the bikes. Some shops offer a 30 day guarantee so you can take it on the trails and really test it before you settle on it.
-I would make sure it has either SRAM or Shimano for the shifters, derailleurs, cassette.
-Disc brakes aren't worth the money; especially for beginners.
-Don't forget to buy the accessories...Helmet, Spare Tube, pump, patch kit, water bottle. Learn how to replace a tire.
-If you ride on dirt, you'll have to clean & oil the chain every couple of rides. DO IT. It will make your chain/chainrings last much longer. Ask the bike shop exactly how to do it when you buy the bike.
I started with a TREK 4900 hardtail. It took me 3 years of heavy trail riding before I was better than my bike & was ready to upgrade. The 4900 would have suited me fine if I hadn't fallen in love with Mtn biking and discovered the joys of 40+ mile dirt rides. Trek has a lifetime warranty on frames.
-Buy the bike from a bike shop. Never buy from Walmart or Target.
-Know your budget ahead of time. $350 is about the bare minimum for a basic trail-ready hardtail mountain bike. $500 should buy you a good trail bike with decent components.
-Consider the type of riding he's planning on doing. 1) All Street 2) Some Street, some dirt trails 3)All dirt trails. This should be the first question the Bike Shop asks
- At 6'6" he's probably an XL frame, but make sure to test ride the bikes. Some shops offer a 30 day guarantee so you can take it on the trails and really test it before you settle on it.
-I would make sure it has either SRAM or Shimano for the shifters, derailleurs, cassette.
-Disc brakes aren't worth the money; especially for beginners.
-Don't forget to buy the accessories...Helmet, Spare Tube, pump, patch kit, water bottle. Learn how to replace a tire.
-If you ride on dirt, you'll have to clean & oil the chain every couple of rides. DO IT. It will make your chain/chainrings last much longer. Ask the bike shop exactly how to do it when you buy the bike.
I started with a TREK 4900 hardtail. It took me 3 years of heavy trail riding before I was better than my bike & was ready to upgrade. The 4900 would have suited me fine if I hadn't fallen in love with Mtn biking and discovered the joys of 40+ mile dirt rides. Trek has a lifetime warranty on frames.
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Robert F
I'm a runner and a swimmer and I'm ready to start training for a triathalon. I don't own a bike and don't know much about bikes except that some of them look very expensive. I'm planning to buy a used bike, but really need to do my homework first so that I can find the right deal. Any advice?
Answer
Although you will be training as a TriAthlete, first things first... there are many older, used "road bikes" that you can buy for $20-50. to get your training started. I was GIVEN a great lightweight Univega with a Chro-Moly frame, 700cc wheelset, etc... basically it was a "high end" road bike in its day... during the 80's. So don't get sucked into buying a $200 plus bike until you know what you really need and want... and the hype of how many speeds, cassette brand, pedals, type of brakes, etc isn't important yet. Sure, Lance has a "better bike", but mine is for training, not competition.
In the way of a bike, you do not need anything special or wonderful to train on since you will be mostly concentrating on working muscle groups differently. You WILL need a GOOD combo lock, any bike helmet, a complete light set (front/tail and ALL reflectors), at least one decent pair of bike shorts with pads, and plenty of socks and bright shirts. A cycle computer with basic functions is a very useful tool to monitor your training progress also. You can pretty much use any gloves, athletic shoe, eyewear, water bottle/hydo pack and windbreaker/jacket to start, but these are worth upgrading as your budget and needs demand.
What you should really consider is getting a "trainer", it is a small support-roller-resistance device that you attach to your bike to so you can ride stationary. This helps you to simplify your routine and concentrate on your form and bodily feedback by training to your own optimum schedule (avoiding road hazards, rain, cold, dark, late hours, traffic, crime, etc). These can be quite pricey new, but also found used for around $75-100+.
Since you have a computer... the world is your classroom... do a search! I recommend you start locally though... find a road biking group near you to join and train with, there is always at least one member who does or wants to do competitions. Also, ask at your local bike shops about bike clinics, clubs and events... many also have bulletin boards with biking related notices (used gear, clubs, upcoming races/events, etc). Also (many people don't know this) but the Department of Transportation regularly puts out free bicycling guide books... showing routes, distances, elevations, terrain, etc. VERY handy for regular road riding (which you will also do for training and to break the monotony).
I am not a competitor and I prefer recumbents now that I have permanent injuries, but here are some links that I maintain, that can lead you to links... that can lead you on...
www.bikelink.com
www.pedaling.com
www.kensbikeandski.com
www.bikeradar.com
www.wadler.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.usacycling.org
www.exploratorium/cycling.com
Have fun...stay safe!
Although you will be training as a TriAthlete, first things first... there are many older, used "road bikes" that you can buy for $20-50. to get your training started. I was GIVEN a great lightweight Univega with a Chro-Moly frame, 700cc wheelset, etc... basically it was a "high end" road bike in its day... during the 80's. So don't get sucked into buying a $200 plus bike until you know what you really need and want... and the hype of how many speeds, cassette brand, pedals, type of brakes, etc isn't important yet. Sure, Lance has a "better bike", but mine is for training, not competition.
In the way of a bike, you do not need anything special or wonderful to train on since you will be mostly concentrating on working muscle groups differently. You WILL need a GOOD combo lock, any bike helmet, a complete light set (front/tail and ALL reflectors), at least one decent pair of bike shorts with pads, and plenty of socks and bright shirts. A cycle computer with basic functions is a very useful tool to monitor your training progress also. You can pretty much use any gloves, athletic shoe, eyewear, water bottle/hydo pack and windbreaker/jacket to start, but these are worth upgrading as your budget and needs demand.
What you should really consider is getting a "trainer", it is a small support-roller-resistance device that you attach to your bike to so you can ride stationary. This helps you to simplify your routine and concentrate on your form and bodily feedback by training to your own optimum schedule (avoiding road hazards, rain, cold, dark, late hours, traffic, crime, etc). These can be quite pricey new, but also found used for around $75-100+.
Since you have a computer... the world is your classroom... do a search! I recommend you start locally though... find a road biking group near you to join and train with, there is always at least one member who does or wants to do competitions. Also, ask at your local bike shops about bike clinics, clubs and events... many also have bulletin boards with biking related notices (used gear, clubs, upcoming races/events, etc). Also (many people don't know this) but the Department of Transportation regularly puts out free bicycling guide books... showing routes, distances, elevations, terrain, etc. VERY handy for regular road riding (which you will also do for training and to break the monotony).
I am not a competitor and I prefer recumbents now that I have permanent injuries, but here are some links that I maintain, that can lead you to links... that can lead you on...
www.bikelink.com
www.pedaling.com
www.kensbikeandski.com
www.bikeradar.com
www.wadler.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.usacycling.org
www.exploratorium/cycling.com
Have fun...stay safe!
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