Want to get into biking for health, 60 years old, good health, knees won't permit me to continue with present workout program. I am about to purchase a bike, am being directed toward road bike. specialized sectuer. However am a bit concerned about bent over position as it relates to safety. I feel more comfortable on upright bike. Can anyone help me with the pros and cons?
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Most important thing is for you to feel comfortable and safe, IMHO.
I had the same concerns when I started about a year ago--actually I had some particular back issues that I was afraid might prevent me from being able to ride in a more aggressive position.
I went with a hybrid bike that gave me a slightly more upright riding position--flat handlebars, angled top bar a very easy bike to ride. Might be worth checking out. Some cruising bikes have seat/handlebar set ups that virtually allow you to sit straight up while riding, but that might not be the best of most efficient style for working out.
But don't necessarily rule out a road bike if you think you might be interested--a good bike shop can fit you in such a way that you're riding position doesn't have to be very aggressive.
Bill
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Billcycle said:
Most important thing is for you to feel comfortable and safe, IMHO.
I had the same concerns when I started about a year ago--actually I had some particular back issues that I was afraid might prevent me from being able to ride in a more aggressive position.
I went with a hybrid bike that gave me a slightly more upright riding position--flat handlebars, angled top bar a very easy bike to ride. Might be worth checking out. Some cruising bikes have seat/handlebar set ups that virtually allow you to sit straight up while riding, but that might not be the best of most efficient style for working out.
But don't necessarily rule out a road bike if you think you might be interested--a good bike shop can fit you in such a way that you're riding position doesn't have to be very aggressive.
Bill
These are good points.
The best path for you to follow is to go to a bike shop, maybe a few, and discuss what you feel your needs are in a bike, your intentions, and your concerns. Bikes run the gamut of geometries, and of course all can be adjusted to some degree to improve fit or position to something more suitable for a given rider.
A well fitted bike will handle better and more confidently for you.
Road bikes come in all sorts of flavors: racing/racing style bikes; hybrid bikes; commuter bikes. There's a large range, there, in fit and rider positioning.
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