Bike selection

Churchill

"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
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> > > 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