i'm new to cycling?

Ryan C · 01-19-2008, 08:03 AM

i can't jog anymore because of shin splints, a doctor told me i should try to cycle instead of run. the one major question i have is what kind of bike do i get without spending 500 dollars. i would be using it on streets and paths. if someone could give me an example of what kind of bike i would appreciate it. weather it be a mountain bike with shocks and such or a street bike with the skinny tires. i have no idea how much i should even ride, some have told me 5 miles a day is good to stay in shape and loose some weight and some have said an average of ten miles a day.

hummerhead2002 · 01-19-2008, 08:03 AM

Ryan, as a newbie I suggest you read Mountain Bike Action's website (www.mtbaction.com), Bike Radar ( www.bikeradar.com) and Bicycling (www.bicycling.com). If you want a low priced MT. BIKE, go to EBAY (www.ebay.com)---it is in the Sporting Goods category ( Mountain Bike & Parts or Road bike & Parts). You will find 'BUY IT NOW' tags on some bikes---feel free to select the budget of your choice---or you BID for some MINT condition bikes for real steals.