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Getting a bike for my b-day. Budget around $400. Any recommendations?
8 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]at that price point I'd say first decide if you want a road bike or a mountain bike. (I am not a fan of hybrids. They have the disadvantages of both "breeds" but the advantages of neither.) Once you know what kind of riding you are going to do, find a nice local bike shop. Some will give you free tune-ups for a year -- or for the life of the bike -- it is worth it to them because they want you in the store to buy stuff. I find that the highest end bike shops are often not the best for casual gear. Last year's models can often be had at a steep discount, you should consider that.
[ Reply | Options ]I posted above. I really should have bought a used bike or an old model, so I agree. I also agree with the local shop advice. My "hybrid" is really more of a road bike with mountain bike handle bars and just slightly wider wheels, which I like for city riding, especially with ds.
[ Reply | Options ]they often call those flat bar road bikes. The problem is most of the entry level bikes are built more on road frame than a touring frame. For all around city riding (at least in NYC) if you are not looking for speed -- I'd look for a cyclocross bike. If the idea of drop bars gives you the shakes, go Mtn with road tires.
[ Reply | Options ]I remember that next time. No, I didn't have a problem with a drop bar; I always had a road bike before this, but I need to be prepared to jump off the bike quickly if ds gets into trouble on his bike, and this just seemed better for that. And when I get to ride alone, I do like the speed! Thanks for the advice. My purchase was too spur of the moment (and it's a lot of money for us), so I should have spent more time....
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UrbanBaby Asks...
When I ride in a taxi cab with my DC I:
- Use a carseat
- Buckle him/her in his/her own seat
- Hold him/her on my lap
- I'd never ride in a taxi with my DC, it's much too dangerous!
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