I wanted to get into cycling as a means of staying healthy, I am 6'0" and 205-210 pounds. When I first purchased my bike I did not know how much I would like cycling. And while the bike I have built up runs well enough I am tired of the constant adjusting of things and would like something better.
I made the very uneducated decision of buying a $200 Schwinn from Wally-World. I however do not regret the decision as having to constantly fix/upgrade the bike has taught me quite a bit. I have changed out the bottom bracket/crank set/rear casette/handlebars/shift levers/stem/breaks etc. But now it is time for me to invest in a better bike. I do not have the cash to drop on a really expensive bike and I still consider myself a casual cyclist. I ride maybe 2-3 times a week and go for distances of 16-24 miles in a trip usually. I have looked at my local bike shops and they do not seem very promising as far as prices/selection so I am aiming to purchase online.
The bike I am looking at is a Diamondback 2016 Century Sport. I was wondering if I could get some feedback on it or perhaps someone could recommend a similarly priced bike. Also any advice on selling what I have. I am thinking of just putting the handlebars/shifter levers/stem I dumped $200 into on eBay or something and scrapping the rest.
I would also like to know what to expect when jumping from a low quality bike to one of decent quality. Would the ride be easier? faster? more comfortable?
I made the very uneducated decision of buying a $200 Schwinn from Wally-World. I however do not regret the decision as having to constantly fix/upgrade the bike has taught me quite a bit. I have changed out the bottom bracket/crank set/rear casette/handlebars/shift levers/stem/breaks etc. But now it is time for me to invest in a better bike. I do not have the cash to drop on a really expensive bike and I still consider myself a casual cyclist. I ride maybe 2-3 times a week and go for distances of 16-24 miles in a trip usually. I have looked at my local bike shops and they do not seem very promising as far as prices/selection so I am aiming to purchase online.
The bike I am looking at is a Diamondback 2016 Century Sport. I was wondering if I could get some feedback on it or perhaps someone could recommend a similarly priced bike. Also any advice on selling what I have. I am thinking of just putting the handlebars/shifter levers/stem I dumped $200 into on eBay or something and scrapping the rest.
I would also like to know what to expect when jumping from a low quality bike to one of decent quality. Would the ride be easier? faster? more comfortable?