What bike are you riding?

[QUOTE=9erempiree]You probably have to go down to your local bike shop then.

For you anything will do, just don't get those beach cruisers, even the ones with gears.

They are heavy and slow. Your best bet is a decent mountain bike because of their versatility, since you don't need it to commute.

I like to just get on a bike and workout and ride miles. Makes you feel like a kid again and keeps me youthful.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=KevinNYC]Yeah, if you have a local bike shop, they usually have several tiers of pricing. Every brand has a few bikes in those ranges. The bike brands usually use the same parts from Shimano....like how different PCs use the same parts inside. If you don't ride a lot, you probably won't need/notice the difference. Don't try any bike outside of your price range and remember you might need extra money for a lock, helmet etc.[/QUOTE]I appreciate the knowledge, gentlemen. I'm slowly working my way up to pulling the trigger on something.

[QUOTE=Rake2204]I appreciate the knowledge, gentlemen. I'm slowly working my way up to pulling the trigger on something.[/QUOTE]


If you only want to spend $500, don't try the $800 bikes.

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i'm in the market for a roadie now. while i love this bike, it just can't be a commuter for me. i should have went with a hybrid instead of this one since i told the shop i would be on both trails and the road. i guess i got dealt with an insincere sales person that just wanted to sell an expensive bike. i let them know about it on yelp. but i still love this bike though. i've lost 7 pounds since getting it but it is definitely not for hauling my ass to work.

[QUOTE=9erempiree]That thing to commute?

damn. Slow as hell.

I bet it kicks ass on the trails though.[/QUOTE]
yeah bad choice. i was a newbie with some scratch to spend thinking about getting in better shape and i let the shop choose for me.

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2011 Rockhopper Pro SL 29er

25.5lbs.

Stock Components:
*2011 Specialized Rockhopper Pro 29er SL Frame, 17.5 inch
*Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Brakes
*Captain 2.0 Rear Tire (now mounted tubeless).
*Stock Handlebars (removed an inch each side).

Replaced or upgraded components:
*Ground Control 2.3 front tire (tubeless)
*G3 160mm rotors
*Manatau Tower Pro 100mm Fork
*Shimano Saint Short Cage Rear Drailleur/Shifter SL-M810 9-Speed
*Shimano Deore XT CS-M770 9-Speed Cassette - 11x34
*Truvativ Hussefelt Crankset/Bracket 32t + N-Gear Jumpstop
*Thompson Elite Seatpost + X4 100mm 10* Headset
*Brooks B-17 (chopped)
*Stans ZTR 29er Archex Wheel Set
*Rockbros Ti Brake Bolt Set
*Ergon GP1 Grips
*Speedplay Frog Chromoly Pedals
*Chainstay protector is just an old bike tube, wrapped and zip tied
*Ti coated chain/hollow pin

Moots Vamoots CR with Dura Ace

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#BallIsLife

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Go to work on this bish

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:lol

Here's my bikes:

Surly ECR 29+ (for bikepacking, trail riding) - Picture taken on a recent bikepacking trip in Arizona:

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2015 Surly Karate Monkey 29er (my hardtail for trail riding and racing) - Photo taken from fall ride on the BCT:

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I also have a Kona Dr. Good that I commute to work on and an old Trek Roadie that is connected to an indoor trainer in my garage.

[QUOTE=9erempiree]This but an older style I believe. I forget the exact model but it's a Specialized.

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I also have an original Schwinn Varsity with white grips. Looks like a damn hipster bike but fast as hell with suicide shifters. Not my picture but my bike with white wraps.

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Bought from an old retired man that decided to open a bike shop. The frame is too small for me so I may just have in the living room for decor purposes. Mine looks better. Hope to post pics of it later.[/QUOTE]

Lol Varsity's are the worst road bike Schwinn made in the 70s. They are solid steel and slow as shit.

Is shimano a good bike brand? Planning to buy one this month.

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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.