Need Bike Advice

Sep 13, 2010 13:11

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unprotoize September 13 2010, 18:16:20 UTC
Yay!!!

Warning: I have too much advice. Advice overage. Recommendation meltdown.

I'll try to keep it simple for now. :D

Get this book - it's really, really good and a new edition just came out.

I suggest starting out by looking at hybrids. A hybrid bike is a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike. Try out a bike like this. You will probably be aiming for something like a hybrid bike, one that is comfortable, functional, has quick-release levers so you can take it apart and put it in the car, and not too expensive ( ... )

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unprotoize September 13 2010, 18:17:06 UTC
To be road-legal in VA you are required to have a rear reflector and a front headlight. The smaller and lighter the better unless you plan to ride a lot after dark through countryside where there are no street lights. Smaller and lighter is better otherwise because if the thing falls off the handlebars, the bigger it is the more spectacular the collision with the asphalt. Then you have to buy another light ( ... )

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unprotoize September 13 2010, 18:18:17 UTC
Hm, so blogspot doesn't like static image links from livejournal. Here's the trail-a-bike pic, halfway down.

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dance_shiva September 14 2010, 03:51:58 UTC
Wow thanks! I knew I could count on you.:)

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