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Bike advice needed. 50+ guy...like to have something to ride around -- HokieDiver 07/26/2018 11:00PM Recumbent! You'll never go back to a regular bike. ** -- Baltimore Hokie 07/27/2018 12:30PM I've heard / seen many say that....but I'd be concerned about the view -- Late 80s Hokie 07/27/2018 2:01PM One question to narrow down your options. Where do you envision riding it? ** -- EDGEMAN 07/27/2018 11:14AM Lounge came through strong. Thank you ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:28PM I am thinking burg streets and huckleberry, mostly ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:25PM Leisurely rides around town, on-campus and on the Huckelberry are the best. -- HokieSignGuy 07/27/2018 5:12PM Thanks, guy ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 6:27PM I like the idea of getting used hybrid and see if I start more serious. I.. -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:27PM Recommend buying a "brand name" bike -- EDGEMAN 07/27/2018 12:58PM People are saying test ride, test ride, test ride, but adjustments matter-> -- MBFLHokie 07/27/2018 10:47AM Hybrid to start. Buy used until you make it a habit -- Vienna_Hokie 07/27/2018 09:38AM Nothing will ever top The Big Wheel -- WestyHokie 07/27/2018 09:16AM Agryd ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:24PM Test ride like crazy -- vtdadingf 07/27/2018 09:16AM Keep your head on a swivel. Lotta road rage out there. ** -- Brown Water 07/27/2018 08:57AM And pick the roads you ride on carefully, some are much better than others ** -- fordham 07/27/2018 09:59AM I used to ride 20 miles/day (30 yrs ago) until I got run off road ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:22PM I used to ride at lunch hour in a previous job but most of the roads were -- fordham 07/27/2018 12:48PM That's why I stopped riding my road bike two decades ago. Hate traffic! -- EDGEMAN 07/27/2018 1:03PM This is my plan too ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 1:58PM How tall are you? I have a hybrid bike going on craigslist soon. -- HokieSignGuy 07/27/2018 08:50AM Iām not at 6ā š ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:20PM Quitting, or upgrading? ** -- Hokie360 07/27/2018 09:58AM Upgrading. It was never ridden on the trails like I thought -- HokieSignGuy 07/27/2018 12:16PM Just remember, the bike will choose you. -- `lag 07/27/2018 08:32AM Go to local bike shop - try different ones (hybrid, mountain, etc) ** -- FfxStationHokie 07/27/2018 08:29AM Agreed and stay cheap! ** -- Monk of McBride 07/27/2018 12:29PM I got this -- 48zip 07/27/2018 08:26AM Should I ride front or back? ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:21PM Yeah at 50+ its time to get the new motorized Harley Davidson -- okiehokie1 07/27/2018 08:06AM Trek FX2. Its my go to cruiser. Nicely valued, very well built. ** -- UTPr0sim 07/27/2018 08:03AM Yup. That's my ride....... ** -- squarerootofone 07/27/2018 09:53AM Mine too. Very happy after about four years. ** -- 81_Hokie 07/27/2018 10:18AM Problem solved -- FlintMS 07/27/2018 06:52AM That does not look like safe cycling ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 12:18PM You might be able to talk me into selling my 1987 Haro Master ** -- No1Hokie 07/27/2018 06:24AM Lots of possibilities. Go to a couple local bike shops and see what they -- Hokie360 07/26/2018 11:43PM Pretty much covers the options -- EDGEMAN 07/27/2018 07:55AM I wouldn't buy a helmet online if you've never had one. Best to go to a -- Hokie360 07/27/2018 09:03AM Find a cheap bike to make sure you will commit to it before the big bucks ** -- TheNuke 07/26/2018 11:08PM That's a paradox though, a cheap bike might not be as enjoyable -- `lag 07/27/2018 09:03AM Tell me more, how do I tell quality differences? ** -- HokieDiver 07/27/2018 1:59PM This isn't learning how to tell good diamonds... -- `lag 07/27/2018 8:08PM Bike shops carry quality; non-bike shops do not. At least get... -- wattle 07/27/2018 5:40PM Anything with mag wheels. ** -- CPRVHokie 07/26/2018 11:12PMTech Sideline is Presented By:
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