Do you bike?

BMW F22 · 04-20-2012, 11:43 PM

I'm thinking about getting into biking (for fun and exercise). Any recommendation as to which bike I should get? Budget is about $500-600.

Augenbrauezug · 04-20-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I'm thinking about getting into biking (for fun and exercise). Any recommendation as to which bike I should get? Budget is about $500-600.

Used 80s centurion. It's what I ride and I love it. I got it expecting to only mildly take up cycling, but I really ended up liking it a lot more than I thought. Of course it also depends though, on where you want to ride.

BMW F22 · 04-20-2012, 11:57 PM

I'm looking to just ride around the city- ride with friends for fun, exercise, no dirt trails, or mountain biking.

boymonkey · 04-20-2012, 11:57 PM

I started biking for exercise last summer. Revived my old Raleigh Serengeti from the mid-90s and it works great. If I get a new bike I'd get something with shock absorption under the seats.

Greenkirby21 · 04-21-2012, 01:59 AM

bmw M carbon fiber bike

RedBarron · 04-21-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I'm thinking about getting into biking (for fun and exercise). Any recommendation as to which bike I should get? Budget is about $500-600.

You can get a entry Specialized Allez for about 650 new or a Trek 1.1 for a little more. Both great bikes and will serve you very well. Make sure to go to bike store and get sized for the correct size frame, these are assuming you are looking for a road bike.

BMW F22 · 04-21-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBarron

You can get a entry Specialized Allez for about 650 new or a Trek 1.1 for a little more. Both great bikes and will serve you very well. Make sure to go to bike store and get sized for the correct size frame, these are assuming you are looking for a road bike.

I was thinking the Specialized Sirrus or the Trek FX 7.2. Thoughts?

BMW F22 · 04-21-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

bmw M carbon fiber bike

The price tag is just ridiculous...lol

txz4 · 04-21-2012, 03:32 AM

it sounds silly, but i really recommend getting an older steel bike from Craigslist. Get yourself measured up first and go for one that matches. Cheapest way to dip a toe into the sport and really wont be a bike you mind riding for a while.

miiipilot · 04-21-2012, 03:40 AM

I'm looking at a few to get into riding again.

Looking at two 29ers:

1. Trek 8.5 DS
2. Raleigh Talus Comp

Both are hardtails and have front shock lockouts for tarmac riding.

ShopVac · 04-21-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I was thinking the Specialized Sirrus or the Trek FX 7.2. Thoughts?

Hybrid bikes are nice...both of these are known brands that would be a nice start, in which you could upgrade components as you go along. Both should have a lifetime warranty on the frame as well.

If you like the price and style of both of these, try them out...as they will have a different feel. Note that the flat bar on these can be extended to give you a different angle/feeling as well.

just4kickz · 04-21-2012, 02:30 PM

in the city... get fixed!

BMW F22 · 04-21-2012, 08:37 PM

Test rode a Trek 8.3 DS today as well as Specialized Crosstrail. Both felt nice and the Trek has the shock lockout so it rides like a road bike. I rode the Trek FX 7.2 and didn't like the feel of it as much (especially over bumps). I think I will end up with either of the first 2 I mentioned.

MrRoboto · 04-22-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by miiipilot

I'm looking at a few to get into riding again.

Looking at two 29ers:

1. Trek 8.5 DS
2. Raleigh Talus Comp

Both are hardtails and have front shock lockouts for tarmac riding.

Just picked up the Trek 8.5 DS. Very impressed. Probably the best in it's category IMO.

ShopVac · 04-22-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Test rode a Trek 8.3 DS today as well as Specialized Crosstrail. Both felt nice and the Trek has the shock lockout so it rides like a road bike. I rode the Trek FX 7.2 and didn't like the feel of it as much (especially over bumps). I think I will end up with either of the first 2 I mentioned.

A lock out fork means nothing to you if you're just planning on city riding. It just adds weight to a bike that IMO is already on the heavy side.

You would be better off spending that money on some small upgrades, like a better derailleur or crank.

Stig'sM3 · 04-23-2012, 11:17 AM

I ride a cannondale and love it.

06E90Rostik · 04-23-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

in the city... get fixed!

You never go full retard. Get single speed at least.

GetSomeE92 · 04-23-2012, 02:52 PM

Funny you posted this. I'm looking to get a mountain bike (not into the whole road bike thing, want to be able to do trails). Can anyone recommend a decent bike in the $300 range? I went and tested some out for sizing purposes and I'm pretty sure I need a 29".

ShopVac · 04-23-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by egt135i

I ride a cannondale and love it.

+1...but that wasn't on his list.

BMW F22 · 04-23-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSomeE92

Funny you posted this. I'm looking to get a mountain bike (not into the whole road bike thing, want to be able to do trails). Can anyone recommend a decent bike in the $300 range? I went and tested some out for sizing purposes and I'm pretty sure I need a 29".

You can get a hybrid- some hybrids are geared more toward mountain biking. For example the Specialized Crosstrail or the Trek DS 8.2. You can look them up on craigslist and find one around $300.

This is the Specialized Crosstrail (I really like this and might end up with it).

Trek DS 8.2- good bike as well. Pretty much same as the Crosstrail. Both run around $550 new (a shop near me sells either one for $500). So I'm sure you can get a used one from Craigslist for $300 or so.

ibarry92 · 04-23-2012, 10:53 PM

The Trek DS 8.2 or 8.3 is a overall good hybrid bike. I tested it a few weeks ago and was very impressed. I'm more into mountain biking and riding trails so I decided to got for the Trek 3700. Otherwise, if I wasn't going off-road I would have definitely chose the Trek DS 8.3. In the end you can't go wrong with the DS 8.3. Just my $0.02; since your doing causal riding and exercising like you mention, you should go for the 8.2 instead of the 8.3 since its cheaper and you won't really need the mechanical brake discs for the extra stopping power.

just4kickz · 04-24-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

You never go full retard. Get single speed at least.

full retard is when you don't know how to ride it and you face plant cause you have no brakes haha

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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Test rode a Trek 8.3 DS today as well as Specialized Crosstrail. Both felt nice and the Trek has the shock lockout so it rides like a road bike. I rode the Trek FX 7.2 and didn't like the feel of it as much (especially over bumps). I think I will end up with either of the first 2 I mentioned.
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GetSomeE92 Major 36 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (7)	Funny you posted this. I'm looking to get a mountain bike (not into the whole road bike thing, want to be able to do trails). Can anyone recommend a decent bike in the $300 range? I went and tested some out for sizing purposes and I'm pretty sure I need a 29".
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ibarry92 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	The Trek DS 8.2 or 8.3 is a overall good hybrid bike. I tested it a few weeks ago and was very impressed. I'm more into mountain biking and riding trails so I decided to got for the Trek 3700. Otherwise, if I wasn't going off-road I would have definitely chose the Trek DS 8.3. In the end you can't go wrong with the DS 8.3. Just my $0.02; since your doing causal riding and exercising like you mention, you should go for the 8.2 instead of the 8.3 since its cheaper and you won't really need the mechanical brake discs for the extra stopping power.
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