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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
*Derky*
Hey, I was hoping to tap your expertise on bikes. I'd like to get one and don't really know what to look for. I'm thinking I want a hybrid bike, something that'd be good on roads & gravel trails. Skinny tires scare me. I don't want to spend a ton of money (less than $500) b/c I don't think it's something I'll use super frequently, just more for weekend rides. Are there any brands/models you'd recommend for a non-serious biker?
Re: *Derky*
I had a Specialized commuter bike that I used to LOVE riding. Unfortunately, after checking out their website, it looks like even their entry level commuters have increased in price. Hmm, I think you best bet (in your price range) might be to check out a Performance Bike shop in your area to see what they have. Their store brand, Scattante, is a brand that always gets decent reviews and looking at their website, it looks like they have a few options that would be in your price range. Also, if you have an REI nearby, you could always check them out--their "house" brand Navarro also gets good reviews. Normally, I'd recommend a local bike store--and if there is one convenient to you, by all means check it out. (FYI, the annual "bike to work week" is coming up, so many of the shops may be having sales on the commuter bikes....which I think could still fit your needs. The one I had had thicker tires than my road bike, but they weren't nearly as thick as mountain bike tires either. I could easily ride on the road, paths, etc, and make it across loose gravel paths/trails as well.)
For the kind of cycling you want to be doing, I think you would be fine going with a bike that is comfortable to you, aesthetically pleasing and that is built by a bike shop (so, avoid Target, Dicks or other non-bike shop chains). Personally, I don't love Schwinn or GT (owned by the same company) but even those brand would be OK if built by a trustworthy bike builder/shop/mechanic. Good luck!!