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Cycling Newbie Needs Some Help!

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  1. Hey guys,

    Here's the deal. I've only recently become a lot more interested in cycling, but I need to choose my first real bike. I'm not sure where to start, but maybe I'll describe what I want to use it for.

    The cycle will be used almost exclusively to help me survive on the streets of Manhattan. I'll probably keep a messenger bag strapped to me for books, groceries, or whatever.

    I would prefer to be able to hang it on my dorm wall for storage, so I guess it shouldn't be TOO heavy, right?

    In terms of what I was thinking of, I thought of the Specialized Expedition Sport. A local bike shop has it in stock and available for a test ride.

    Do you have any suggestions? I'm not looking to spend more than $300 for now, maybe to upgrade parts as I go along 😉

    Thanks guys, I hope for love affair with cycling with only grow with time 😄

  2. If Manhattan has a DPW like Western Massachusetts may I suggest a front suspension?

    Giant makes a great road/hybrid line in the Cypress. Need to upgrade the components though... specifically the crankset.

  3. Quoted post said:

    Originally posted by coolworx
    If Manhattan has a DPW like Western Massachusetts may I suggest a front suspension?

    I suppose here you are referring to potholes and the like?

  4. Quoted post said:

    Originally posted by smartperson
    I suppose here you are referring to potholes and the like?

    Well, ya... I wasn't being too obscure for Smartpersons ;-)

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