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What are some recommendations for reputable road cycles with a reasonable price? I run by the river front here and everyone else cruises along on bicycles. Time to consider riding one myself to change up some exercise for once. There is a good 14 mile stretch here along the river that everyone in the Army rides on daily.
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I'd recommend going to a bike shop, and trying some bikes out. Talk to some of the people that ride the path you're looking to ride on. The geometry will be important keep in mind that even if it's a paved path the position you're in while riding will affect your body differently. A mountain bike will have you in a more upright posture, and a road bike will have you using your arms and shoulders more as the typical drop bars will have you leaning forward. Expect to spend a few hundred dollars even up to 1000 dollars. Unless you're going to be expanding from your 14 mile rides you won't really need to invest in carbon fiber frames or anything more exotic than your typical entry level aluminum frame.
Aside from the bike you should get a helmet, spare tubes, and a tool kit, last thing you need is to go for a relaxing ride only to try to depend on the courtesy of strangers, or worse be forced into walking your bike home.
Aside from the bike you should get a helmet, spare tubes, and a tool kit, last thing you need is to go for a relaxing ride only to try to depend on the courtesy of strangers, or worse be forced into walking your bike home.
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CPT Jacob Swartout
I plan on riding about 2-3 times a week. I think the path is actually longer depending on where you begin. I just want to do another exercise and save my knees from wearing down. I don't need anything too expensive and just one that will get the job done.
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Definitely get fitted and find the right bike. There are some brands out there that offer a lot of bang for the buck. Fuji can be a great buy if you can find a dealer near you.
Be sure to look for good components, a solid frame (Aluminum is probably the best option for a bang-for-buck bike), and something that fits you.
If you can find out your size, you can possibly find something online at a great rate (like last years model) and then have a bike shop help you dial it in. I bought a great mountain bike online for approximately $400 off what it originally listed for and my local shop helped me get the fit (and suspension since I am a mountain guy) dialed in perfectly.
For online: http://www.performancebike.com can have some great deals, as can Colorado Cyclist (particularly if you are looking to make a more significant investment). I have also had great luck through Nytro Cycle. Often Nytro will put together a package for beginners that will actually set you up for success and they will be willing to really work things for you to get the right bike.
Be sure to look for good components, a solid frame (Aluminum is probably the best option for a bang-for-buck bike), and something that fits you.
If you can find out your size, you can possibly find something online at a great rate (like last years model) and then have a bike shop help you dial it in. I bought a great mountain bike online for approximately $400 off what it originally listed for and my local shop helped me get the fit (and suspension since I am a mountain guy) dialed in perfectly.
For online: http://www.performancebike.com can have some great deals, as can Colorado Cyclist (particularly if you are looking to make a more significant investment). I have also had great luck through Nytro Cycle. Often Nytro will put together a package for beginners that will actually set you up for success and they will be willing to really work things for you to get the right bike.
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