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Re: Anyone bike? Come on in here...

• melpfaff

  March 2012

  I have really gotten into it the last few years. I think you were right to go to a bike shop. Maybe next time you can have more time there. What do you see yourself doing? Mostly bike trails? Mtn biking? Do you want to get into road biking? I think a hybrid may be a good place to start. You can always put road tires on it. I think a big thing is making sure it fits right. Also, have them give you a tutorial on the gears. This made a huge difference. I have really enjoyed biking. I like it a lot better than running. It is easier to bring water/snacks with you, you can coast sometimes, and cover large distances. I would start out doing 5 -10 miles, and gradually increase. I started doing our bike trail because I was afraid of riding on the street. I added miles each week, and now I do 20 to 30 mile rides in nice weather. Also, padded bike shorts are your friend. Even if you look dorky.

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• figgs0831

  March 2012

  I have a Trek Hybrid.  It can be used on trails and the road.  It's a bit on the expensive side (I think I paid close to $400), but it is such a great bike.

  This is similar to what I have..

  http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/collections/womens/town/dual_sport/neko/neko/#

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• MBMcC421

  March 2012

  figgs0831:

  I have a Trek Hybrid.  It can be used on trails and the road.  It's a bit on the expensive side (I think I paid close to $400), but it is such a great bike.

  That's good to know, especially since the Treks were thes ones we were looking at last night!

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• Syncronicity09 member

  

  March 2012

  I have an older version of this and I like it. It's a hybrid, but Giant calls them comfort bikes. MH has a road bike, and we used to ride the trails together. I like it a lot. I feel more stable on it than on his road bike.
  

  
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