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Having had mostly cheap bikes before, I finally ponied up the cash for a decent bike. Not a racer or anything, a not too expensive ordinary 8-speed flat bar cit
by KozmoNau7 8y ago
Having had mostly cheap bikes before, I finally ponied up the cash for a decent bike. Not a racer or anything, a not too expensive ordinary 8-speed flat bar city bike, with a good aluminum frame, fenders, luggage rack, good ergonomics and quality Shimano components.
Compared to the cheaper bikes I used to ride, the difference is night and day.
You don't have to go crazy, but you should spend enough to get good quality.
- reaperducer 8y agoHaving had mostly cheap bikes before, I finally ponied up the cash for a decent bike. After the trip, I got into serious long-distance cycling for a few years, and bought a real road bike. You're right, it was night and day.
- maxxxxx 8y agoTotally agree. A good bike is so much more fun to ride.
- chrisdhoover 8y agoTo me a good bike is one that fits and is properly maintained.
- tlynchpin 8y ago"The best bike is the one you ride."
- KozmoNau7 8y agoA good bike will generally have quality components that last for a long time, and can eventually be repaired or replaced.
- maxxxxx 8y agoWhen I used to commute 10 miles on bike every day I started out with fairly cheap bike. It worked fine but then I got an opportunity to get a better bike for very good price. Having better brakes and smoother gear shifts and a lot of other details made my commute much better. there is certainly a point where spending more doesn't make things better though.
- gerbilly 8y agoAnother thing that makes a night and day difference: set your saddle height correctly. So often I see people on bikes with the saddle set so low that they can't get any power from their legs. They must all think, wow: "biking sucks." Your seat should be set high enough that your leg almost straightens at the bottom of the stroke. I unsure got to a bike shop and ask them to help you.