Questions comparing bikes or types of bikes, and how to choose between them.
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I wish to get fit, therefore should I have a heavy bike?
A lot of people seem take up cycling to get fit, and they'll talk about how light their bikes are.
However, as I understand it, a heavy bike uses more energy to pedal it. Should someone that wished ...
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Choosing a foldable 20" bike: Schwinn S2280 vs. Citizen Bike Miami
At the moment, I'm in the market for a foldable 20" bike, for commuting purposes. I've done my research, and have found two appealing models:
Schwinn S2280
Citizen Bike MIAMI
Which of them would ...
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Hybrid recommendation (tight budget)
I'm looking for an entry-level hybrid bike to ride on weekends. My budget is ~£230, I been looking on ebay, amazon, halfords..
Those two look good to me for the moment:
Forme Brute from Ebay
Viking ...
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Should I get a road bike?
Last year I started biking again. My current ride is a quite good "cross" bike weighing a bit more than 10kg (~22lb, I didn't weigh it). Currently I'm doing around 200km (~120 mi) per week, mostly on ...
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Buying bicycles online [closed]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ordering a bicycle from a large online retailer, for example Bikes Direct (i.e. not Walmart's website)? What should an inexperienced bicycle shopper be ...
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What should I look for in a mountain bike for doing BMX-style balancing tricks?
When I was a kid I started learning to ride around on my back wheel and it was really difficult. Then I tried doing it on a crappy CCM mountain bike we had (rather than my nice Gary Fisher Piranha) ...
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Things to consider when choosing a recumbent
Google's Sergey Brin asked for recommendations on buying a recumbent. What factors should he consider when evaluating alternatives?
I'm thinking of getting a recumbent road bike even though ...
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What's a good bike for daily use in New Orleans? A flat city with lots of potholes and bad roads
Something under $500 that is relatively unbranded.
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Recommendation on new $400-500 hybrid
Analysis paralysis. My wife says I can spend up to $500 on a first bike. I don't want to spend it on the wrong stuff. My intention is to use it as the "last mile" on public transit on ...
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A test ride for a new bicycle
Update... What should I actually do on the test drive? The LBS has been kind enough to allow me to try out a brand new bicycle.
What things should I consider when test riding bikes that I am ...
