In the market for a bike

[fatty fat fat]

this is a great thread. i'd love mhk to become some sort of bikers paradise. would be another nice "asian" in the armor (along w/parking garage (skywalk), AA flights, NBAF, etc..)

[steve dave]

Make sure you get the kind where the brakes are in the pedals when you push backward.  Much better for slide outs.

[slucat]

I have a road bike, but wish it were a mountain bike.
road tires go flat too easy

[applegate]

If you're going to be commuting, go the road bike route.  The skinnier tires will make you hate life a lot less and get you to work in about half the time/sweat loss.  Plus, you get the chance to creep people out by wearing spandex into your office.  I'd agree that a name brand is the way to go.  Try craigslist...most importantly, get a frame that fits.  With a name bike, the worst case scenario is that you resell it in 2 months for about the same price you paid (assuming you buy a decent used bike off cl).  

[Bookcat]

I have a road bike, but wish it were a mountain bike.
road tires go flat too easy

taht is the biggest complaint. the tires are tiny...but you can go 20/mph against the wind if you're fit. (ahem saul)


a patch kit will have you up and running again in 30 minutes if you have had practice with it

[fatty fat fat]

if you have a flat, remember to fill your tub. then, watch for bubbles.

[Saulbadguy]

this is a great thread. i'd love mhk to become some sort of bikers paradise. would be another nice "asian" in the armor (along w/parking garage (skywalk), AA flights, NBAF, etc..)

Would prefer something weirder, like a segway paradise.  Or hydrogen cars.

[Saulbadguy]

Razor scooter. I would want to pull a "McFly" and hang on to car bumpers until I eventually end up at my work.

[Bookcat]

If you're going to be commuting, go the road bike route.  The skinnier tires will make you hate life a lot less and get you to work in about half the time/sweat loss.  Plus, you get the chance to creep people out by wearing spandex into your office.  I'd agree that a name brand is the way to go.  Try craigslist...most importantly, get a frame that fits.  With a name bike, the worst case scenario is that you resell it in 2 months for about the same price you paid (assuming you buy a decent used bike off cl).  

sorry, craiglist, for the most part, sucks for road bikes....most sellers will only sell local. Ebay is shaky too and you'll end up paying quite a bit for your bike as the bidding demand is high for the good ones sized 56-58cm.


Support and buy from your local bike shop. You'll pay a bit more but they will give you a small discount, and push your bike to the front of the line should you need repairs.

[ChiefCatchacold]

I have a road bike, but wish it were a mountain bike.
road tires go flat too easy

continental ultra gatorskin tires (+ keeping proper pressure and not going off any sweet jumps) = never had a flat. 

kono

[krazykat]

my bike. 06' trek 820

[cyclist]

Lots of good advice on this thread. 

Here is my suggestion.  Make sure you get all the options !:

[steve dave]

kono

lol, ccac should post more

[Rick Daris]

get pegs (front and back). you're welcome.

[steve dave]

get pegs (front and back). you're welcome.

Question:  Two d00ds - One bike (front and back pegs).  Does passenger ride front or back?  Explain why.  Followup:  One d00d and one female passenger (attractive).  Does she ride different pegs?

[Rick Daris]

get pegs (front and back). you're welcome.

Question:  Two d00ds - One bike (front and back pegs).  Does passenger ride front or back?  Explain why.  Followup:  One d00d and one female passenger (attractive).  Does she ride different pegs?

I think the front pegs are for tricks, some females and if you're trying to bike w/ three people. if it's just two guys, i'm pretty sure that peg guy is on the back pegs. always.

[cireksu]

most bike riders I see are fat and have Gigantor calves that look funny.  Anyone else had this effect?

[cyclist]

get pegs (front and back). you're welcome.

Question:  Two d00ds - One bike (front and back pegs).  Does passenger ride front or back?  Explain why.  Followup:  One d00d and one female passenger (attractive).  Does she ride different pegs?

I think the front pegs are for tricks, some females and if you're trying to bike w/ three people. if it's just two guys, i'm pretty sure that peg guy is on the back pegs. always.

Good analysis, Rick !  I was thinking this thread was going to have to go to Classless Cats for a minute, what with SD's 'peg' question.   

[slucat]

my ride.

I tried commuting a couple of times, but, a 30 mintue tire change is a big hassel, when I can drive to work instead in 8-10 minutes.  And yeah, due to all the broken glass on the way to work (I work in da 'hood) I did have a flat at 7:50 one morning.

[ew2x4]

Question- how does one get over the massive pain in the gooch/butthole area? like 4-5 blocks later and I'm toast.

[steve dave]

Question- how does one get over the massive pain in the gooch/butthole area? like 4-5 blocks later and I'm toast.

Stand on the pedals and coast like that for a while in between pedaling sessions.

[Skycat]

My area is lousy with bicycling elitists.  Makes the idea of getting a bike very intimidating. 

[pissclams]

Question- how does one get over the massive pain in the gooch/butthole area? like 4-5 blocks later and I'm toast.

it just takes a while to get used to then it doesn't hurt after a few weeks of riding

[cyclist]

Question- how does one get over the massive pain in the gooch/butthole area? like 4-5 blocks later and I'm toast.

They make gel-padded saddles.  You still get sore, but it helps. 

[pissclams]

my taint just got stronger

[cyclist]

my taint just got stronger

QFMFT.  It turns to leather.

[Chingon]

URGENT UPDATE

bike purchased from Big Poppi's



but gun metal gray instead of blue

Chinogn maņana = 

[krazykat]

looks fast.

[Rick Daris]

brief moment of unbridled joy during the scrolling down of this thread. then i saw that the pclams post was a month old and he hasn't actually come back to life. 

[cyclist]

URGENT UPDATE

bike purchased from Big Poppi's



but gun metal gray instead of blue

Chinogn maņana = 

Sweet !