Bike selection - Page 2

"Dave" <tom_sawyer70@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Churchill" <yes@yes.com> wrote in message
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> > "Dave" <tom_sawyer70@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:37877516.0407111431.320a34eb@posting.google.com...
> > > Hello, I am looking for advice on buying a bike and
> > > have read some information on the web. However, like
> > > most things in life, there are variables and differing
> > > opinions on the subject. So, I wanted to post my
> > > questions, as I have a habit of over-analzying things,
> > > and would appreciate your input. I would like to hear
> > > your opinion(s) on the following criteria...
> > >
> > > - I would like a bike that would be comfortable for 10
> > > mile jaunts on relatively flat, northeast (US)
> > > pavement and be durable enough for less-than-ideal
> > > road/weather conditions and path/trail riding.
> > >
> > > - Based on the style of bike that you would recommend,
> > > what would be a good "starter" model?
> > >
> > > Road bikes seem out of the question due to the
> > > durability issue, but is there a real difference
> > > between hybrids and mountain bikes for my described
> > > use (or associated premium with one or the other)? If
> > > I find myself using it regularly, I will invest in a
> > > custom bike, but for now I'd like to investigate
> > > various models, brands, etc.
> > >
> > > Thank you for your thoughts, Dave
> >
> > Price Point ??
>
> Churchill, I am hoping to receive responses that say
> something along the lines of..."for your described
> activity, you should get a mountain bike for these
> reasons...a, b, c, and the models of these types of bikes
> that are considered good quality for relatively low
> investment in this category would be x, y, z." Or, "a
> mountain bike generally carries a premium for your
> described activity and you should start with a hybrid."
> Or, "you're being too particular and should simply get the
> best-fit hybrid or MTB from the classifieds and then when
> you decide to spend money, you'll know how you use it and
> what you'd like to see in a better bike." Obviously,
> staying away from the WalMart brands that will break down
> and constantly need repair.
>
> TIA.

MTBs range anywhere from $ 500 to $ 15,000 and u get what
you pay for so price-point is an important start.

Wally-Mart may has decent bikes for starters, depends on
what you are looking for.

Cordially

In article <37877516.0407111431.320a34eb@posting.google.com>,
Dave <tom_sawyer70@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Hello,
>- I would like a bike that would be comfortable for 10 mile
> jaunts on relatively flat, northeast (US) pavement and be
> durable enough for less-than-ideal road/weather
> conditions and path/trail riding.
>
>Road bikes seem out of the question due to the
>durability issue,

A decent road bike will hold up fine ridding on dirt roads,
jumping off curbs, etc. For rain and snow you want at least
a rear fender if you care about having a black stripe up
your back. Cyclocross tires are better with snow and can be
had in a 28mm width that clears standard road brakes.

A touring bike or cyclocross bike with road tires would
work well.

Straight bars become uncomfortable on longer rides, knobby
tires slow you down and are loud, and bikes with suspension
(mountain) are either heavy or expensive.

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