Hoping the "power of the forum" could be my guiding light as a smart consumer with health on the mind.
I'm looking to get into biking for both health (primary) and recreational (secondary) reasons as I have flat-feet and a shotty left ankle, and the doctor recommended it along with swimming and an eliptical as appropriate exercises to improve cardio and lose weight.
However, I am unsure what bike to buy as the market has so many more options than when I last checked.
I'm about 5'11/6 FT tall, around 210-220 lbs and want the bike to last awhile and at an affordable price. Bike paths, around town and on pavement would be my primary riding areas BUT off-road and harder terrain could come into play. Any tips???
I'm looking to get into biking for both health (primary) and recreational (secondary) reasons as I have flat-feet and a shotty left ankle, and the doctor recommended it along with swimming and an eliptical as appropriate exercises to improve cardio and lose weight.
However, I am unsure what bike to buy as the market has so many more options than when I last checked.
I'm about 5'11/6 FT tall, around 210-220 lbs and want the bike to last awhile and at an affordable price. Bike paths, around town and on pavement would be my primary riding areas BUT off-road and harder terrain could come into play. Any tips???
