Hello from SoCal!
01-02-17, 04:25 AM
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Hello from SoCal!
Hello everyone! Nice to meet you all!
My name is Victor. A bit about myself: I'm 20 year old college student studying in San Diego.
I figured the best way to learn about a hobby is to join a forum!
I currently have a broken down unridable cheap department store bike which lasted less than a year of sparse use. Having read some of the threads here, I don't ever want to make the mistake of going cheap again. I've glanced through several threads seen that I need to go with better brands and better parts of the bike, yet I am too much of a novice to understand what I should look for. Furthermore being a college student, budgeting is important. I'd like to see what I am getting myself into and prepare for it haha. I am here to learn more about biking in general from the experienced community!
Thanks!
My name is Victor. A bit about myself: I'm 20 year old college student studying in San Diego.
I figured the best way to learn about a hobby is to join a forum!
I currently have a broken down unridable cheap department store bike which lasted less than a year of sparse use. Having read some of the threads here, I don't ever want to make the mistake of going cheap again. I've glanced through several threads seen that I need to go with better brands and better parts of the bike, yet I am too much of a novice to understand what I should look for. Furthermore being a college student, budgeting is important. I'd like to see what I am getting myself into and prepare for it haha. I am here to learn more about biking in general from the experienced community!
Thanks!
01-02-17, 06:37 AM
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Welcome aboard Victor, browse the various forums and find the ones that best fit your riding interests.
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I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
01-02-17, 05:22 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums. Visit a few bike shop and talk to the owner about the type of riding you're interested in, budget, etc and see what they have. Many colleges have a buying program for students to get a good bike for less.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
01-02-17, 06:13 PM
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Hi Victor, I'm sure you can get some more good tips here, at Bike Forums. Thanks for joining us.
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01-03-17, 07:46 AM
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Hey V! Welcome
Up early! I would look on Craigslist, somebody wants to get rid of a bike for cheap which would work for you.
01-03-17, 02:41 PM
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Welcome to a great community.
There's so much knowledge and experience on this site, you can't go wrong. Just ask! And welcome from Wales...
