Cycling helmets. Any brand make a big helmet? I have a Giro that says one size fits all but it doesnt.?

4thtennenb

I had to cut out parts of the foam...yeah...I know how unsafe etc etc... but any brands that have a 'large' large?

My head isn't super huge, so Id imagine theres some larger sized helmets out there.

Road helmets....for pedal bikes please...

Note your personal experience please...

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i have a friend with i pretty big head. i told him to look at Specialized helmets...he liked the fit, but didn't fit his budget... i suggest you also look at them.. or Bell

i my self ware a Specialized helmet...

How much should I spend on bike gear for a 125cc?

Ben

I am soon 17 and I am getting a 125 (Aprilia RS or similar) I am wondering how much to budget for bike gear. I am planning on wearing helmet, textile jacket, kevlar jeans, riding gloves and riding boots. How much do you think I should spend and do you have any particular recommendations?

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I wouldn't set yourself a budget.

I ride a 125, and currently wear Helmet (£90), Textile Jacket (£100), Kevlar Jeans (£80), Gloves (£40), and a pair of normal boots. So, it doesn't have to cost the earth - I know guys who spend more than all of that put together on just a helmet.

Go out, try things on, and get what feels and fits best. If it's cheap, great. If it's a bit more expensive, so be it.

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I want to get my 14 year old son a new bike for his birthday. He rides trails as well as street riding.?

lorijovi18

He wants,of course, a bmx bike that is about $800..not happening. Looking for a decent bike around $250. He says free agent, but is there anything that is good for $250? Or is there another brand that is just as good?

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For your budget, see if you can get last year's model on clearance; should be available this time of year. Don't get anything fancy. A cheap, fancy bike will be heavy & use low grade parts.

A good choice will be a hard tail mountain bike. I was able to get a hard tail mountain bike with disc brakes for my nephews for $300 each @ Performance Bikes. Go to a local bike shop, they will help set up the bike properly & usually do a few free adjustments yo make the fit perfect. Don't go to a box store, they sell low quality, poorly assembled bikes and can't really help you if you have questions.

Lastly, don't forget (or skimp on) a good helmet. I've broken 3 helmets over time. Every one of those accidents would have given me brain damage or killed my if I didn't have a good helmet. Stick to good brands like Bell, Specialized, or Giro; they know how to protect riders.

What's your ideal budget bike to commute 45 mile round trip 4 days a week?

Rooster

I've been thinking about picking up a CBR250 just to ride back and forth to/from work/home. 2nd place would be the CB500F, but i'm trying to keep the out of pocket spent factor low.
most of my commute is rural and even in my own car i rarely pass anyone on an 8 mile stretch that has no traffic lights. i'm also sadly 240 pounds and 5'11". I wouldn't carry much more than a sack lunch which can fit in a tank bag. I sat on both bikes and while both are a HUGE difference comfortably compared to my RC51 for commuting purposes, I have no idea how these motors hold up at 60 MPH, especially the 250. I don't want to scream the bike to death commuting. I know the 500 ought to do the job, i'm really wondering if the 250 would and at the same time, keep the cost down.

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I own the CBR250r so after a 40 mile trip of nowhere and freeway riding for 12 minutes at 70 MPH and well I can't hear the bike just the wind noise in my helmet. Also I'm 6'0 150 pound. Overall yes you can do it.

But I get 66 MPG average on my bike while the 500s can get 60-70 MPG and CB500f would do it the lack of a windscreen impact your chest which equal discomfort. The CB500x or the CBR500r is the better choice for a long trip but the CB500x would do it better.

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What do i need to know when I buy a mountain bike?

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?

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-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.

I want to get my 14 year old son a new bike for his birthday. He rides trails as well as street riding.?

lorijovi18

He wants,of course, a bmx bike that is about $800..not happening. Looking for a decent bike around $250. He says free agent, but is there anything that is good for $250? Or is there another brand that is just as good?

Answer
For your budget, see if you can get last year's model on clearance; should be available this time of year. Don't get anything fancy. A cheap, fancy bike will be heavy & use low grade parts.

A good choice will be a hard tail mountain bike. I was able to get a hard tail mountain bike with disc brakes for my nephews for $300 each @ Performance Bikes. Go to a local bike shop, they will help set up the bike properly & usually do a few free adjustments yo make the fit perfect. Don't go to a box store, they sell low quality, poorly assembled bikes and can't really help you if you have questions.

Lastly, don't forget (or skimp on) a good helmet. I've broken 3 helmets over time. Every one of those accidents would have given me brain damage or killed my if I didn't have a good helmet. Stick to good brands like Bell, Specialized, or Giro; they know how to protect riders.

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I want to start riding a bike to work a couple of days a week. What kind of bike should I get?

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kRiStEn

The commute is pretty flat, but I would also like to be able to take the bike to the beach. I need to know what kind of bike, seat, and helmet to get.

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Kris

A hybrid bike from a quality manufacturer. The hybrid gives you the upright sitting position, light frame, road type gearing, and wider smooth tires. This will provide a fast, safe, and smooth ride for you. Attach a rear rack with a stainless steel basket to it and you can throw in books, a change of clothes, a bag, even a large bag of groceries! The bike will do well on roads / streets, paths, bike trails, and even light trails. It can also handle the slide that soft sand causes near the beach.

All bike helmets are the same. The extra money buys you a lighter helmet, with better fit and ventilation. So get one that fits your budget and fashion eye.... but, be aware that helmets do vary in shape. So try the helmets from various companies before deciding. I prefer the shape offered by Giro.... so get the helmet that feels the best on your head too! A bad fitting helmet is just uncomfortable, like walking with a pebble in your shoe.

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What is a nice looking, yet cheap motorcycle helmet?

Andy Roegl

i am just getting into motorcycling and i am looking for a helmet that isn't TOO expensive. i would be willing to pay 150 at the most. i am just looking for one that will keep me safe, but isn't gonna break my budget.

The bike i am looking at is a crotch rocket, so i want one that will look good with that.

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'nice looking' is a relative term.
As long as it's DOT approved you should be fine. A Snell rating is a plus.
Shop around for the look YOU're looking for, my taste is on the higher side and we'll see if that helps protect me any better. ;D

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What do i need to know when I buy a mountain bike?

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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.

Where can I learn about road bikes?

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?

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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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