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or something similar. besides ebay. with gas prices where they are- im looking for a cute bike
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I found a few Tandem Western Flyers on the web sites but this is not what you want.The Western Flyer was a retro Schwinn bike that is a Beach cruiser. It is heavy and slow and can't go up a hill. It's a poor choice for a go to work bike,but as a beach cruiser it's cool. I have a retro beach cruiser like that and it's fun. You can ride on the sidewalk with them because they are slow.
I have a Bianchi Milano I just love. It's light and has a Euro look. It has seven speed Shimano Nexus gears. They are called planetary gears and shift inside the hub so your chain never moves. Very easy to use. These bikes are about 500 dollars. It is a version of a Hybrid bike. Trek makes a good one and so does Specialized and Giant who own the Schwinn name.
The best thing if you want to use it as a work bike is to get a Hybrid bike. They sit upright and allow you to change gears for hill riding. Any Bike shop has them. Even Target,Costco and Wall-Mart have them. I would always suggest a bike shop because they know how to put a bike together properly and size you as well. The bike has to be the right size or it will be a pain in the back to ride. I shop at the Specialized stores because they really fit you. I have also purchased a bike at Two Wheeler dealer in Brea California and they fit my sisters bike perfectly. They make women's specific bikes that have the geometry for a woman's build. That was important because she is 4'11". Not a bike you can buy off the shelf.
My sisters bike was a Trek 1500 or 2000 I don't remember. It was a road bike not a hybrid. She prefers the road bikes like I do. But the Hybrids are easier to use for work purposes. My sister did the Aids ride 550 miles from San Fransisco to Long Beach. Unfortunately she was hit by a car last week, on her way to work, by a 17 year old driver on a cell phone. She did stop but it's illegal for a minor to be on a cell phone while driving. My sister was making a left and the girl ran her over. She is in the hospital with a L4 fracture and a compound fracture of her arm. Her face was road pizza and had to have plastic surgery. Happily after two surgeries so far,she is recovering quickly and can walk in her back brace.
So first thing about riding, learn the rules of the road. Don't ride on the wrong side of the road. Generally you do what Motor cyclists do, except you ride on the far right of the road but not in the gutter. You can make a left just like a car or motorcycle but be careful that you are seen. I always make myself seen and make sure the cars can see me. Wear bright colors usually bike clothes. Bike pants make it easy on your butt. A good bike shop will help you with that. Never wear Black it is hard to see and don't ride at night even with a good headlight cars will never see you. Even with all that I have had drivers throw things at me. I was hit by an Ice cream cone and it felt like a hard ball. Some idiots think it's funny to slap you on the butt as they drive by. This can break your pelvis and rip their arm off.
Beware of Trucks their mirrors hang low and can hit you in the head if they are too close ripping your head off. And open car doors are a problem. Always always always wear a helmet!!!! A bike helmet not a skateboard helmet. Bike helmets are all the same as far as safety but the really expensive ones have more air holes. On a Hybrid you won't go that fast so a good 40 dollar helmet will do and don't use an old helmet. The Styrofoam oxidizes and looses it's ability to function as well. Helmets should be replaced every two years or after any crash where they hit the ground.
You should be able to get a good hybrid for about 299.00 on up. A little more then a beach cruiser. Go see a good bike shop because there is a huge difference in a department store bike. The parts are not replaceable.Basically their junk.
I found a few Tandem Western Flyers on the web sites but this is not what you want.The Western Flyer was a retro Schwinn bike that is a Beach cruiser. It is heavy and slow and can't go up a hill. It's a poor choice for a go to work bike,but as a beach cruiser it's cool. I have a retro beach cruiser like that and it's fun. You can ride on the sidewalk with them because they are slow.
I have a Bianchi Milano I just love. It's light and has a Euro look. It has seven speed Shimano Nexus gears. They are called planetary gears and shift inside the hub so your chain never moves. Very easy to use. These bikes are about 500 dollars. It is a version of a Hybrid bike. Trek makes a good one and so does Specialized and Giant who own the Schwinn name.
The best thing if you want to use it as a work bike is to get a Hybrid bike. They sit upright and allow you to change gears for hill riding. Any Bike shop has them. Even Target,Costco and Wall-Mart have them. I would always suggest a bike shop because they know how to put a bike together properly and size you as well. The bike has to be the right size or it will be a pain in the back to ride. I shop at the Specialized stores because they really fit you. I have also purchased a bike at Two Wheeler dealer in Brea California and they fit my sisters bike perfectly. They make women's specific bikes that have the geometry for a woman's build. That was important because she is 4'11". Not a bike you can buy off the shelf.
My sisters bike was a Trek 1500 or 2000 I don't remember. It was a road bike not a hybrid. She prefers the road bikes like I do. But the Hybrids are easier to use for work purposes. My sister did the Aids ride 550 miles from San Fransisco to Long Beach. Unfortunately she was hit by a car last week, on her way to work, by a 17 year old driver on a cell phone. She did stop but it's illegal for a minor to be on a cell phone while driving. My sister was making a left and the girl ran her over. She is in the hospital with a L4 fracture and a compound fracture of her arm. Her face was road pizza and had to have plastic surgery. Happily after two surgeries so far,she is recovering quickly and can walk in her back brace.
So first thing about riding, learn the rules of the road. Don't ride on the wrong side of the road. Generally you do what Motor cyclists do, except you ride on the far right of the road but not in the gutter. You can make a left just like a car or motorcycle but be careful that you are seen. I always make myself seen and make sure the cars can see me. Wear bright colors usually bike clothes. Bike pants make it easy on your butt. A good bike shop will help you with that. Never wear Black it is hard to see and don't ride at night even with a good headlight cars will never see you. Even with all that I have had drivers throw things at me. I was hit by an Ice cream cone and it felt like a hard ball. Some idiots think it's funny to slap you on the butt as they drive by. This can break your pelvis and rip their arm off.
Beware of Trucks their mirrors hang low and can hit you in the head if they are too close ripping your head off. And open car doors are a problem. Always always always wear a helmet!!!! A bike helmet not a skateboard helmet. Bike helmets are all the same as far as safety but the really expensive ones have more air holes. On a Hybrid you won't go that fast so a good 40 dollar helmet will do and don't use an old helmet. The Styrofoam oxidizes and looses it's ability to function as well. Helmets should be replaced every two years or after any crash where they hit the ground.
You should be able to get a good hybrid for about 299.00 on up. A little more then a beach cruiser. Go see a good bike shop because there is a huge difference in a department store bike. The parts are not replaceable.Basically their junk.
Going Car-Free, Bicycle Commuting for a Legal Professional (Am I Missing Something)?
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This is a complex issue, so please bear with my long explanation. I've had much luck on the site before, so I'll leave it to my fellow Answers members to help where they can.
I'm seriously considering going car-free and using only a bicycle (and public transit if the need arises) for transportation once I move to Chicago. Bike commuting sounds like a cost-effective, fun, healthy, and environmentally-friendly way to go, but my parents insist I'm an idiot for a) not keeping a car, and b) paying over $1000 on a bicycle and equipment (get a $100 wal-mart bike instead, my dad says).
From my research and talking to friends who bike-commute (one who hasn't owned a car since 1989 and manages with two young kids), $1000 is on the low end of decent functional bikes, whatever they're built for. In addition, riding a wal-mart bike is far less comfortable than a "decent" functional bike, and will probably kill my opinion of commuter cycling as well as my physical ability to ride for long distances.
I had attributed my family's response to the strong car culture in the US (cars are for adults, bikes are toys), but the strength of their aversion to the idea is giving me doubts. I guess I'm looking for a wider survey on whether I'm totally off on my idea or if I'm nuts to expect that a bicycle is a viable mode of transportation in Chicago, IL for a legal professional. Thanks for your help, everyone.
PS Yahoo's categories are biased, too: the transportation section refers specifically to cars, without a cycling subsection, so I posted in the sport section, where cycling is placed.
That's true, I don't know much. I haven't even owned a bike for ten years. But I'm convinced the theory is sound.
I should have been more specific: I'm going to be living in East Hyde Park. I just finished being a hermit for the CA bar exam, so no telling yet where I'll be working.
In light of all your helpful comments and my uncertainty of the length and terrain of my ride, I'm considering a touring bike. Perhaps a Surly LHT w/ disc brakes?
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If a cycle is going to be your only form of transport then you need to get a reliable one, and 1000$ is the starting point for reasonable cycles.
Get along to a reputable cycle store, explain to the staff what you need the cycle for, and they will show you cycles that will be suitable, and reliable. All of the bigger cycle companies have a range of cycles that will suit you, so just try them out, and buy the one that feels right for you.
Don't forget that you are also going to need extras, such as lights, tool kit, pump, spare tubes, mudguards, probably a rack or panniers to carry things, and probably a complete sets of cycling suitable clothing, along with a helmet.
I can't help you with your family's attitude to your plan, but I can speak from experience and say that using a cycle as transport can work because I've done it myself.
Many years ago I realised that almost all of my driving was by myself, and mostly over short distances, so it made sense to ditch the car, and use my cycle to commute.
Whenever I needed a car, I hired one, and for most years the money I spent on car hire was less than what I would have been paying to insure a car.
I returned to car ownership when I changed jobs, and I couldn't afford the 2 hours a day it would take me to commute by cycle, although I did still do it 2 or 3 times a week.
Now my partner is disabled, a car is a necessity rather than a luxury, but I still cycle more each week than I drive alone.
If a cycle is going to be your only form of transport then you need to get a reliable one, and 1000$ is the starting point for reasonable cycles.
Get along to a reputable cycle store, explain to the staff what you need the cycle for, and they will show you cycles that will be suitable, and reliable. All of the bigger cycle companies have a range of cycles that will suit you, so just try them out, and buy the one that feels right for you.
Don't forget that you are also going to need extras, such as lights, tool kit, pump, spare tubes, mudguards, probably a rack or panniers to carry things, and probably a complete sets of cycling suitable clothing, along with a helmet.
I can't help you with your family's attitude to your plan, but I can speak from experience and say that using a cycle as transport can work because I've done it myself.
Many years ago I realised that almost all of my driving was by myself, and mostly over short distances, so it made sense to ditch the car, and use my cycle to commute.
Whenever I needed a car, I hired one, and for most years the money I spent on car hire was less than what I would have been paying to insure a car.
I returned to car ownership when I changed jobs, and I couldn't afford the 2 hours a day it would take me to commute by cycle, although I did still do it 2 or 3 times a week.
Now my partner is disabled, a car is a necessity rather than a luxury, but I still cycle more each week than I drive alone.
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