Need advise on a bike

JillieJill
on 4/26/12 3:19 am - NJ

...but I don't have a ton of money....can anyone reccomend a decent bike?

InkdSpEdTchr
on 4/26/12 3:25 am

What are you looking to do? Fun, ride around town, endurance, triathlons?

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

JillieJill
on 4/26/12 4:38 am - NJ

just getting started I used to ride alot when I was a kid..I tried to add you as a friend we have alot in common, I teach too!

InkdSpEdTchr
on 4/26/12 4:53 am

RNY on 08/05/09

Then yes, Craigslist is the way to go! However, make sure you know where your Local Bike Shop is, so that they can help you get everything you need- esp. a helmet!

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

Ladytazz
on 4/26/12 4:00 am

I love my bike and I got it for free on Craigslist. Then I took it to my bike shop and told him what I wanted. I got a new seat, new handlebars, new tires, added a front basket and 2 rear baskets and it's perfect. All together it cost me less then $200. It was easier doing it this way then trying to find one that had everything I wanted in a bike.
I just use my bike for riding around town, shopping, things like that. It's more for fun and leisure then anything.

WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010

High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.

JillieJill
on 4/26/12 4:37 am - NJ

I just want it for fun, I havnt been on a bike for years and I think it would be a nice way to transition into a new activity :)

Ladytazz
on 4/26/12 5:01 am

That is same as me. So far this is the only kind of activity that I really enjoy and doesn't feel like exercise.

WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010

High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.

Scaura
on 4/26/12 1:28 pm - Fort Collins, CO

I have been dreaming of a bike for about a year. Once I found it, I fell in love. It took me a year to get it, but oh so worth it and just got it last Saturday. I LOVE IT! It is an Electra Townie 7d in Orange Pearl. Fantastic, comfortable ride. Fort Collins is bike crazy so I can ride everywhere. Not quite up to it yet being just 3 weeks out, but I will get there. Not the cheapest bike on the block, but with bike, quality is EVERYTHING. Go to a good bike shop and ride lots of bike to get a feel for what you like. Now I won't be doing any triathlons on my Townie, but if you are into a fun, very comfortable ride, it is the way to go!

http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/townie-original7d-bikes-lad ies-180199

Laura
HW: 311 SW:264 (size 24) CW: 174 (size 14) Surgeon's Goal: 176 My GW: 149
Weight Loss Month 1: 20 pounds! Weight Loss Month 2: 17 pounds!
Weight Loss Month 3: 12 pounds! Weight Loss Month 4: 10 pounds!
Weight Loss Month 5: 12 pounds! Weight Loss Month 6: 6 pounds!
Weight Loss Month 7: 6 pounds! Weight Loss Month 8:

25 pound to my goal!

JillieJill
on 4/26/12 9:56 pm - NJ

it looks really awesome! I found a bike shop near me that has one on close out! and they carry alot so if I need to ave a few weeks....yay!!!

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