What's a good bike for a beginner? (Used mainly for commuting?)?

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randomnumb

I'm 13 y/o, starting high school next year, and want to ride a bike to school, around 2 miles away. The thing is that I don't have one, and my parents have not taught me how to ride a bike, so I'm going to have to self-teach myself over the summer. So, what's a nice bike suitable for beginners? I plan to spend at most $200 on a used one. (Too little? I'm drawing it out of my own pocket! =/ Maybe $300 if I beg my parents.)

I'm 5', average build, what would be an ideal size of the frame for me?

I am completely new to anything related to bikes, so if you can, any advice or related site for anything is much appreciated. Thanks. =)

Answer
You do not have to buy a new bike to commute. The old 'clunker' collecting dust and spider webs under somebodies house could make an excellent commuter machine.
if you take it to a bike shop and have the brakes, tyres, bearings, chain and lights checked and reconditioned. (Or learn to service it your self)

Good web site
http://sheldonbrown.com/beginners/index.html

It will be a good bike to get you started and be less attractive to thieves. Later, when you are more aware of your specific cycling needs, you might wish to upgrade.

Then try this site
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/General_information/Cycling/Bike_user_guide/Choosing_a_bike_and_helmet/Cycling_choosing_a_bike#Types_of_bikes

Is it illegal to wear a helmet or not :S?

Lcrockerme

I was riding to the dentist today and as I went down to the start of my street I saw a car go past so I gave way to them, but the car was a cop car. The driver looked at me and gave one of those "thanks for giving me way" signals I am on a bike by the way. I had my helmet on the left of my handlebar and I had a hat on, I am just confused why he didn't pull over and talk about putting a helmet on or fining me.

I thought it was illegal to not wear a helmet, was it because my helmet was on the side of my handlebar? or do the police not really bother with it too much. I am 17 and living in Qld Australia.

Answer
Even if it's illegal where you live the policeman may have decided not to stop because he had a higher priority call, or decided since you at least had a helmet you didn't need a talking to, or simply didn't want the paperwork of fining you.

That all said, you are not being smart having a helmet and not wearing it. I've personally had two accidents -- neither my fault or avoidable -- where my helmet saved me from (at least) much more serious injury. Since helmets help cool your head, don't weigh much and can save your life why be a silly ***er and carry it on the handlebar (and risk having it cause an accident). Wear it!.

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