Need a bike for college. Any suggestions?
05-10-11, 08:37 PM
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Need a bike for college. Any suggestions?
im new to bikes so i dont know much about it. but im trying to find a decent road bike for less than 300 dollars. any suggestions on what to look for or where to start?
Im riding at Irvine.
Im riding at Irvine.
05-10-11, 08:42 PM
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craigslist or bikesdirect.com... Craigslist is the better option if you dont mind getting a used bike. Do your research about size, components, etc... Keep posting here you'll get advice...
05-10-11, 08:46 PM
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If you're just trying to go around Campus then definitely don't go for anything too nice or new/flashy.
Like others will say/have said already: Craigslist is the place to be. If you're fairly fit, look into getting a single speed or maybe a fixed gear bike (Less maintenance to worry about)
Like others will say/have said already: Craigslist is the place to be. If you're fairly fit, look into getting a single speed or maybe a fixed gear bike (Less maintenance to worry about)
05-10-11, 09:51 PM
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Just for on campus riding then get a used bike. You probably want a bike with at least 8 gears because UC Irvine is hilly. If it's IRvine valley college then it's all flat you can probably get away with a fixie. The choices are almost unlimited--road bikes, comfort bike, city bike, mountain bike, and everything in between. I see a lot of twenty-somethings riding around in these fixed gear city/urban bikes. Go to your local Performance Bike store and look at their selection. There are at least two in your area. Sand Canyon Cyclery is another one very close by to UCI or IVC.
05-11-11, 03:45 AM
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something ugly. and then put some bumperstickers and other crap on it to make it uglier.
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And look for something that will help you study.
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If you're just doing light rides around town, get a hybrid with flat bars. You'll be more upright and a bit more stable which is easier for carrying stuff.
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Nashbar catalog shows a Schwinn Willy 7 speed cruiser bike for $194.00
fenders & rear rack. 7 speeds so it's a step up from a single speed. upright riding for bopping 'round campus. cheap and a bit not-hot so hopefully won't be a theft risk.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...category=10000
https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Willy-.../dp/B004UM79K8
also target had a cool looking drop bar single speed a few months ago - you might check your local Target for something off the shelf. otherwise check out your local bike shops that sell used bikes and get something resembling a straight bar road bike. lot's of old Schwinns getting their drop bars swapped out for straight ones here in Cambridge, MA
fenders & rear rack. 7 speeds so it's a step up from a single speed. upright riding for bopping 'round campus. cheap and a bit not-hot so hopefully won't be a theft risk.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...category=10000
https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Willy-.../dp/B004UM79K8
also target had a cool looking drop bar single speed a few months ago - you might check your local Target for something off the shelf. otherwise check out your local bike shops that sell used bikes and get something resembling a straight bar road bike. lot's of old Schwinns getting their drop bars swapped out for straight ones here in Cambridge, MA
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Graduated from UCI a few years ago. It is on the verge of a hipster revolution - you'll definitely want a Kilo with an Aerospoke
maybe something along these lines id get a bike lock though
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i was looking at this bike on bikesdirect.com
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
05-11-11, 07:43 PM
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Honestly, I'd go with a used bike from craigslist over that. You could get much better components for $300 used.
i was looking at this bike on bikesdirect.com
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
05-11-11, 10:08 PM
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i was looking at this bike on bikesdirect.com
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...y/avenue_b.htm
i just want one of those 300 dollar road bikes but idk which one to choose.....any suggestions?
Go to your local Performance Bike shop, Sand Canyon Cyclery, Two Wheel Planet, etc. These are literally minutes from the center of Irvine. They have the bikes you're looking for. You will also get to speak to a knowledgeable person who can recommend a good bike for your needs.
If you are set on buying from Bikes Direct then I would suggest this: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ington1_IX.htm
Talk to a live person or email them before ordering.
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05-12-11, 07:53 AM
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If you can find this bike, it is perfect for commuting: https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400307.
I bought it last spring for $180 on sale, and it worked great for me!
I bought it last spring for $180 on sale, and it worked great for me!
05-12-11, 08:03 AM
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kids still ride bikes? i thought i was the only one. seems like everyone else is getting a longboard or something ridiculous like that.
