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Genevieve
I'm looking for a bike on craigslist to ride around town and maybe a few easy trails around here (nothing too crazy)...except I know nothing about how a bike should "fit". The one I'm looking at is a 24" mountain bike. I'm 5'8" with a 31-32" inseam. Will this be big enough?
Thanks!
A child's bike? Hmm, well darn it, he said it was his wife's (who never used it).
Answer
Too Small. 24" wheels are for teens and shorter adults 5' and shorter...
Bikes with 26" wheels are sized by the frame size XS,S,M,L,XL or by the seat tube length in- inches 13, 14,15,20 etc, road bikes are usually metric in- cm 52,54,56,etc; bike manufacturers usually use one sizing system. I would guess you are a S-M frame...
Go to a local bike shop and talk to the sales guy, even if you aren't going to get a bike from them they will help you with size, type, fit, etc. Buy some shorts, gloves, jersey or helmet and they should be happy with helping you.
Set your budget and then check out reviews of different models on mtbr.com, usually at the lower price range $500 and lower your frames will be about the same quality and you will be comparing the components of the bike, some bikes have better shifters, brakes, fork, etc for the $. So look for the best overall deal on a bike.
Too Small. 24" wheels are for teens and shorter adults 5' and shorter...
Bikes with 26" wheels are sized by the frame size XS,S,M,L,XL or by the seat tube length in- inches 13, 14,15,20 etc, road bikes are usually metric in- cm 52,54,56,etc; bike manufacturers usually use one sizing system. I would guess you are a S-M frame...
Go to a local bike shop and talk to the sales guy, even if you aren't going to get a bike from them they will help you with size, type, fit, etc. Buy some shorts, gloves, jersey or helmet and they should be happy with helping you.
Set your budget and then check out reviews of different models on mtbr.com, usually at the lower price range $500 and lower your frames will be about the same quality and you will be comparing the components of the bike, some bikes have better shifters, brakes, fork, etc for the $. So look for the best overall deal on a bike.
Where is a all inclusive resort in Hawaii, reasonable cost, romatic, good reviews and the best time to go?
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Answer
You need to first decide what island you want to go to. There are great places to stay on all of the islands. Mariott, Hyatt, and Sheraton are some of the big resort hotel chains there.
The top things to do in Hawaii are:
1. Go to Pearl Harbor to see history at the US Arizona Memorial. You can drive or take the bus there; no need to book a tour. (Oahu Island)
2. If you are on the island of Oahu (where Honolulu and Waikiki beach is) go to the other side of the island to see the great deserted beaches (get a rental car for a day or two).
3. Go to the Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu)
4. If you go to Maui, you gotta do the downhill bike ride. I don't recommend the sunrise one because you have to get up at 3:00 AM to get started up the mountain and its cold up there that early. If you are a romantic do it, but otherwise no. There are different bike companies and some don't take you all the way to the top, and some don't guide you back down. You can come down by yourself, there's only one road with just a little traffic, but if you are squimish about riding in the street, a company that accompanys you down will help watch the traffic for you. I have been twice and prefer Maui Downhill to the others. These companies have web sites They will pick you up at your hotel, take you to their shop to pick out a wet-suit (for the cold and mist/rain shower maybe) and gloves and helmet; then take you up the mountain; then follow your group down so they can block traffic for your ride; then afterwards take you back to your hotel. Expect this activity to take 75-80% or more of the day.
4. Also in Maui, The Road to Hana is a great drive (you need a rental car). Its a 30 mile winding road that takes 4 hours to drive. Its like driving through the jungle; has a bunch of one lane bridges.
5. On the Big Island of Hawaii: go to the Volcano National Park. Also go see Akaka Falls.
For information about tours and things to do, click on the link below for Roberts Hawaii. They do tours on all of the islands.
You need to first decide what island you want to go to. There are great places to stay on all of the islands. Mariott, Hyatt, and Sheraton are some of the big resort hotel chains there.
The top things to do in Hawaii are:
1. Go to Pearl Harbor to see history at the US Arizona Memorial. You can drive or take the bus there; no need to book a tour. (Oahu Island)
2. If you are on the island of Oahu (where Honolulu and Waikiki beach is) go to the other side of the island to see the great deserted beaches (get a rental car for a day or two).
3. Go to the Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu)
4. If you go to Maui, you gotta do the downhill bike ride. I don't recommend the sunrise one because you have to get up at 3:00 AM to get started up the mountain and its cold up there that early. If you are a romantic do it, but otherwise no. There are different bike companies and some don't take you all the way to the top, and some don't guide you back down. You can come down by yourself, there's only one road with just a little traffic, but if you are squimish about riding in the street, a company that accompanys you down will help watch the traffic for you. I have been twice and prefer Maui Downhill to the others. These companies have web sites They will pick you up at your hotel, take you to their shop to pick out a wet-suit (for the cold and mist/rain shower maybe) and gloves and helmet; then take you up the mountain; then follow your group down so they can block traffic for your ride; then afterwards take you back to your hotel. Expect this activity to take 75-80% or more of the day.
4. Also in Maui, The Road to Hana is a great drive (you need a rental car). Its a 30 mile winding road that takes 4 hours to drive. Its like driving through the jungle; has a bunch of one lane bridges.
5. On the Big Island of Hawaii: go to the Volcano National Park. Also go see Akaka Falls.
For information about tours and things to do, click on the link below for Roberts Hawaii. They do tours on all of the islands.
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