Hello,
I'm new here and was just looking through the threads and figured I'd say hello. Most college kids dread the freshman 15. I gained weight AFTER college. When I was in college I rode a bike everywhere. I had a Vega. and I had a six pack...I miss that bike and I miss my flat stomach. I got in an accident while riding my bike. I was hit by a car. I was ok but I didnt feel safe riding anymore and I ended up selling it to a local bike shop for parts. I not only broke my bike, but it messed up my confidence in my riding. so I didnt buy a new bike....I went out and bought a car. After graduation, I got sick, and my OB/GYN put me on Depo-Provera...I hate this drug, because it's major side effect is weight gain. no matter what I eat, I still gain weight. The doctor recommended I take up bike riding again. I used to weigh all of 100 lbs and I'm 5'1". now I'm pushing 138 lbs.
so with what little money i have, i bought a cheap bike to start. so if i crash it...i wont feel too bad. when I get better on a bike again, I'll buy a real nice one from my bike shop.
I'm still trying to figure out how to shift gears on this thing. it's a 15 speed. my friend said that most people start in the middle when they are learning how to ride....what does that mean? the middle of where? is it the middle gear on the front and whatever gear on the rear wheel?
and does anyone know of a good quality seat that isnt too expensive? this bike has a real hard cheap seat.
I'm new here and was just looking through the threads and figured I'd say hello. Most college kids dread the freshman 15. I gained weight AFTER college. When I was in college I rode a bike everywhere. I had a Vega. and I had a six pack...I miss that bike and I miss my flat stomach. I got in an accident while riding my bike. I was hit by a car. I was ok but I didnt feel safe riding anymore and I ended up selling it to a local bike shop for parts. I not only broke my bike, but it messed up my confidence in my riding. so I didnt buy a new bike....I went out and bought a car. After graduation, I got sick, and my OB/GYN put me on Depo-Provera...I hate this drug, because it's major side effect is weight gain. no matter what I eat, I still gain weight. The doctor recommended I take up bike riding again. I used to weigh all of 100 lbs and I'm 5'1". now I'm pushing 138 lbs.
so with what little money i have, i bought a cheap bike to start. so if i crash it...i wont feel too bad. when I get better on a bike again, I'll buy a real nice one from my bike shop.
I'm still trying to figure out how to shift gears on this thing. it's a 15 speed. my friend said that most people start in the middle when they are learning how to ride....what does that mean? the middle of where? is it the middle gear on the front and whatever gear on the rear wheel?
and does anyone know of a good quality seat that isnt too expensive? this bike has a real hard cheap seat.