staythecourse
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What's a good bicycle (10-15-20 speed)for the buck. Just starting to get involved in cycling. Live in Florida and the sights are great.
Cycling recommendations
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I had mostly motocrossers such as Honda and Suzuki as well as enduros such as Yamaha and Can Am and even stumbled across an old Husqvarna I had for awhile (but never rode it).
A friend of mine had a Hercules with a 7 speed gearbox and another friend had an old Penton ISDT with the older Sachs engine.
Sorry, I think you mean bikes without engines
A friend of mine had a Hercules with a 7 speed gearbox and another friend had an old Penton ISDT with the older Sachs engine.
Sorry, I think you mean bikes without engines
Wild Olive
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First you need to decide what type of riding you will be doing. There are lots of cycling websites available to get some expert advice.
Wild Olive
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One other thing, New bikes are like cars. Last year's models are generally discounted significantly. Also avoid Wal-Mart, buy from a reputable dealer.
exscentric
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I am over 60 so like the cushy ride of a mountain bike which has shocks up front with big spring and shock under the seat.
I bought a 59. special at Target and had it for over a year. Their parts are warranited pretty good and they are quick to ship them to you. Have never had a problem getting parts.
The bike co. sells to walmart also but theirs are a tad more expensive. Regular at Target was 79 the last time I looked. They have other types as well as some more expensive ones also.
My original frame broke and they replaced the whole bike
me wife rides it and I ride the one I got thinking the old one was shot.
Forgot to mention the one's I ride are Magna brand and the wifes is a Next I think they call it - the same company markets under several names.
http://www.dynacraftbike.com/ is their website.
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I bought a 59. special at Target and had it for over a year. Their parts are warranited pretty good and they are quick to ship them to you. Have never had a problem getting parts.
The bike co. sells to walmart also but theirs are a tad more expensive. Regular at Target was 79 the last time I looked. They have other types as well as some more expensive ones also.
My original frame broke and they replaced the whole bike
me wife rides it and I ride the one I got thinking the old one was shot.Forgot to mention the one's I ride are Magna brand and the wifes is a Next I think they call it - the same company markets under several names.
http://www.dynacraftbike.com/ is their website.
[Edited on 3-18-2004 by exscentric]
[Edited on 3-18-2004 by exscentric]
staythecourse
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I like the advice that last years models are cheaper. :grin:
I'd like it to be part of my routine to ride and get in shape - great family thing, too, I bet (when I get one.)
I went to Wally world - nothing but kids bikes. I'll start low-end for sure till I know I like it. Thanks for the advice of other bike sites.
And re: motorcycles: Give me a rice-burning cruiser - 1000cc or more and I'll be happy.
:roll::roll:
I'd like it to be part of my routine to ride and get in shape - great family thing, too, I bet (when I get one.)
I went to Wally world - nothing but kids bikes. I'll start low-end for sure till I know I like it. Thanks for the advice of other bike sites.
And re: motorcycles: Give me a rice-burning cruiser - 1000cc or more and I'll be happy.
:roll::roll:
exscentric
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A bike sure beats walking I have to excercise and dislike walking - well like very much
Ride 3-3 1/2 miles a day very early before the traffic gets heavy - still have to dodge the fruit cakes - most at that hour think those two white lines at the intersection are for parking
I have to excercise and dislike walking - well like very much Ride 3-3 1/2 miles a day very early before the traffic gets heavy - still have to dodge the fruit cakes - most at that hour think those two white lines at the intersection are for parking
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