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13 questions linked to/from What makes a good entry level road bike?
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bicycle for a beginner [duplicate]
I'm a beginner (I bike 10km a day on a BSO MTB, but I guess that doesn't count) to long distance biking. I signed up for a 40km charity bike ride that happens next month. Thought I'd practice for it ...
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I’m looking for a entry level road bike under $500 [duplicate]
I’m a 15 year old who’s looking to move from mountain bikes to road bikes, can you give me some suggestions on what to look for in a entry level bike.
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What should I look for when buying a used bicycle?
I'm moving to a city where I can ride a bicycle to the grocery store, coffee shop etc. I want to purchase a decent used bicycle. I'm leaning towards a bike that's in between a "10-speed" or road-bike ...
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Touring vs race bike [closed]
I am Fabrizio, completely new in this forum full of experts, considering myself somebody who wants to take his very first steps at biking on the roads. I started to live in the Netherlands since 2 ...
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What is a safest cheapest bicycle?
I want to buy a low price bicycle and I've not used any till now.
what is best to start at budget price?
I want to use in street and simple level mountains.
I'm 30 years old.
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Bike suggestions for a heavy rider [closed]
I'm a 5'10, 300lbs rider looking to get back on a bike after many years and many pounds.
I owned a 1999 Trek 7700 Multitrack and road about 20 miles a day for many years before injuries, age and time ...
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How do I tell if a used bike (craigslist) is worth it? [duplicate]
So there are always a lot of sales going on on craigslist / ebay / etc. How do I tell if what they are selling is worth it?
I don't really know the difference between a $500 bike and $1500 bike. I ...
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Bike for college campus [closed]
I'm looking for a good bike to use to get around campus and use on the local trail which is about 10 miles paved and unpaved and goes around a lake. Preferably under $300.
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For a very amateur rider, is Specialized or Trek worth it? [closed]
After 15 years of being off a bike--and my waist line showing it--I'm about to buy a new bike and get back in shape.
Looking around, Trek and Specialized appear to have good hybrids, which is my ...
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Which Tern is suitable for a beginner commuter? [closed]
I live in Dublin, CA. I have a 5 miles commute each way from my house to my office. There will an upward climb on the way back home.
Google map with biking route
I am a beginner when it comes to ...
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Best Gear Shifters [closed]
I am new to Bicycling. I have a question on gear shifters. Mostly the bikes are available with Revo Shifter and EF Fire Shifters. Which one of these are best and why it is?
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1st road bike; wary of no-name parts? [closed]
About to buy my first road bike. I keep things for a long time, so won't be upgrading the frame in 2 years. I will ride 2-3 time weekly, 15-40 miles each time. I'm deciding among three options:
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Choice of two Stevens bikes, which one makes more sense? [closed]
I'm going to need a new bike for next summer, my local shop carries and suggested Stevens. I've sort of narrowed down my selection to two, but since there is a steep price difference I'm not ...
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