| Re: what kind of bike at $300 price?
"humblejohn" <humbleton@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> i have looked around and what i see is toys r us and sports authority
> bikes which are so-so and certainly a lot cheaper than a bike store. i
> need a bike for comfort and not racing or climbing mountains. I am 55
> and my doctor said if i don't lose the paunch i will be in serious
> health trouble. I am 6'4" and a problem comes up with frame size.
I'm 6'3". You won't likely find anything to fit outside a bike shop. Even
there you might have limited selection to try, or they might need to order
in. Plus, you need something that's pretty sturdy.
> each
> bike shop claims their bike has the biggest frame in the line. I look
> on the net and see xl (22) which i have no idea about but i assume it
> is the largest frame. I cannot find the frame size on the bikes in the
> shops. they are interested in unloading what they have and they know i
> don't know anything about bikes.
Yeah, this can be a problem. If you have a local bike club, show up at their
meeting. Find some tall guys. Ask them what bike shops they like.
Even more of a problem for you is that the right frame size depends on the
bike style. In a road bike, you might need a 62 (centimeter) frame. On a
hybrid, with a different shaped frame, the sizing will be different.
I don't want a disaster because if
> the bike turns out to be painful or a dud i can't bring it back. some
> bikes have shock absorbers in the fork and seat. Are these really
> necessary? When i sit on the bike it pushes these "shock absorbers"
> down so i don't know what use they could have for cushioning in that
> postion. (i weigh 270lbs).
Shock equipment isn't necessary if you are riding on pavement. I own 6
bikes (yes, down from 7) and none has suspension. However, it's hard to find
new bikes without it.
> Is fuji a good reliable bike? the most
> reasonable dealer in my area seems to be pushing them Not sure. need
> help. thanks in advance.
Fuji is a reliable manufacturer. So is Trek, Cannondale, Giant and others.
More important for you is to find a good guy at a dealer who will help you
find what you need.
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