Actually I browsed, I rode, I browsed some more, I rode some more and then I browsed more and then finally after 6 test rides I bought. I saved the bike I had the highest expections of until last to test ride. So after spending like 4 hours and two bike shops later, I finally decided on a hybrid, but not the Trek that I thought was great. I got a better Raliegh at the same price. I did NOT get the twist / grip shifters, I got the rapid fire type I think they are called. And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
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So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
Ken
Congrats, Ken!
Now all you need to do is ride it a lot and figure out ways to make it even better for you.
Actually I browsed, I rode, I browsed some more, I rode some more and then I browsed more and then finally after 6 test rides I bought. I saved the bike I had the highest expections of until last to test ride. So after spending like 4 hours and two bike shops later, I finally decided on a hybrid, but not the Trek that I thought was great. I got a better Raliegh at the same price. I did NOT get the twist / grip shifters, I got the rapid fire type I think they are called. And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
Ken
Glad you found something you liked. Yep, going over the bars is highly overrated.
yeah, I'm totally over endos. so last spring.
-- Paul M. Hobson Georgia Institute of Technology ..:change the words to numbers if you want to reply to me:.
Actually I browsed, I rode, I browsed some more, I rode some more and then I browsed more and then finally after 6 test rides I bought. I saved the bike I had the highest expections of until last to test ride. So after spending like 4 hours and two bike shops later, I finally decided on a hybrid, but not the Trek that I thought was great. I got a better Raliegh at the same price. I did NOT get the twist / grip shifters, I got the rapid fire type I think they are called. And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
Ken
Glad you found something you liked. Yep, going over the bars is highly overrated.
Actually I browsed, I rode, I browsed some more, I rode some more and then I browsed more and then finally after 6 test rides I bought. I saved the bike I had the highest expections of until last to test ride. So after spending like 4 hours and two bike shops later, I finally decided on a hybrid, but not the Trek that I thought was great. I got a better Raliegh at the same price. I did NOT get the twist / grip shifters, I got the rapid fire type I think they are called. And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
Ken
Glad you found something you liked. Yep, going over the bars is highly overrated.
Actually I browsed, I rode, I browsed some more, I rode some more and then I browsed more and then finally after 6 test rides I bought. I saved the bike I had the highest expections of until last to test ride. So after spending like 4 hours and two bike shops later, I finally decided on a hybrid, but not the Trek that I thought was great. I got a better Raliegh at the same price. I did NOT get the twist / grip shifters, I got the rapid fire type I think they are called. And I did get cable disc brakes, I don't know much about them, but I do know that they stop on a dime. Almost went over the bars when I was test riding the bike, the guy laughed a bit and said yeah they stop good. I'll say!
So for all those who gave advise on my first 'new' bike purchase, thanks, I think I did pretty well and think I will enjoy the bike.
