Starting Bike HELP!?

Sounds to me like any bike will work. Just do it.

"Michael" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:N-
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Hello,

I have not ridden a bike in about five years, and I want
to start because

of

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my cardiovascular health. I have shopped around, and I
have seen some Aluminum frame bikes that say it is light.
Now I know the steel frames

weigh

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a ton, but it aluminum much better? Any ideas on a
reasonably priced bike for a starting rider? What is a
good bike for someone who is very overweight? I have been
going to the gym for a few months, swimming, walking,
treadmill, stationary bike, and I know how quickly I lost
weight when I started riding a bike a few years ago. I am
looking forward to

riding

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a bike, but I would like to get what ever is the
best for my

circumstances.

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PLEASE HELP with any suggestions, I will appreciate it.

Michael said:

Hello,

I have not ridden a bike in about five years, and I want
to start because of my cardiovascular health. I have
shopped around, and I have seen some Aluminum frame bikes
that say it is light. Now I know the steel frames weigh a
ton, but it aluminum much better? Any ideas on a
reasonably priced bike for a starting rider? What is a
good bike for someone who is very overweight? I have been
going to the gym for a few months, swimming, walking,
treadmill, stationary bike, and I know how quickly I lost
weight when I started riding a bike a few years ago. I am
looking forward to riding a bike, but I would like to get
what ever is the best for my circumstances.

PLEASE HELP with any suggestions, I will appreciate it.

Where will you be riding? What type of trails? How much do
you want to spend?

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

On 2004-06-21, Michael penned:

Quoted message said:

Hello,

I have not ridden a bike in about five years, and I want
to start because of my cardiovascular health. I have
shopped around, and I have seen some Aluminum frame bikes
that say it is light. Now I know the steel frames weigh a
ton, but it aluminum much better? Any ideas on a
reasonably priced bike for a starting rider? What is a
good bike for someone who is very overweight? I have been
going to the gym for a few months, swimming, walking,
treadmill, stationary bike, and I know how quickly I lost
weight when I started riding a bike a few years ago. I am
looking forward to riding a bike, but I would like to get
what ever is the best for my circumstances.

Just FYI, all steels are not the same. I forget the details,
though, so someone else will have to fill you in.

A good bike is one that fits you well and that gives you the
best value for your budget. You don't mention an expected
price range at all; how much can you spend? $200, $500, $1K
or $3K? You can spend even more if you'd like. Different
price ranges will have different recommendations; basically,
the less a bike costs, the fewer "features" you want,
because they have to cut costs somewhere.

Riders over 200 pounds are called "Clydesdales"; they often
require sturdier equipment than some of the lighter riders.

--
monique

"Michael" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hello,

I have not ridden a bike in about five years, and I want
to start because

of

Quoted message said:

my cardiovascular health. I have shopped around, and I
have seen some Aluminum frame bikes that say it is light.
Now I know the steel frames

weigh

Quoted message said:

a ton, but it aluminum much better? Any ideas on a
reasonably priced bike for a starting rider? What is a
good bike for someone who is very overweight? I have been
going to the gym for a few months, swimming, walking,
treadmill, stationary bike, and I know how quickly I lost
weight when I started riding a bike a few years ago. I am
looking forward to

riding

Quoted message said:

a bike, but I would like to get what ever is the
best for my

circumstances.

Quoted message said:

PLEASE HELP with any suggestions, I will appreciate it.

Here's one, and can be had for under $1,200.

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It's steel. Don't know who told you steel weigh a ton, but
that's BS, unless you buy one from Wal-Mart.

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I just noticed the chain was hung up under the front
derailuer. I wonder how that got past the art editor.

-Jeff C

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"mojo deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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bianchiusa.comdenali.htmlOpen ↗

I just noticed the chain was hung up under the front
derailuer. I wonder how that got past the art editor.

Now that you mention it......