what kind of bike at $300 price?

07-20-2004, 07:38 AM

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. 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. 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). 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.