Nate1991

Hey I'm Nate new to the forum. Started commuting by bike 3 miles train ride 3 miles last summer, and starting back up again for this year. I currently ride a Schwinn Ranger my parents had laying around, which is less than ideal for commuting being a 40lb Mountain Bike. Which is why i'm here on this forum looking for ideas and knowledge on a bike that's a better fit for me, and to hopefully get more into biking as well. Tried posting a buying advice post in the Hybrid area, but it hasn't popped up yet.

Homebrew01

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Nate1991

Thanks! Will do, having issues with posts being "moderator reviewed" otherwise I'm liking it.

jack002

Nate, a 40 lb mtn bike isn't so bad. I guess it has knobby tires on it? I'd change them to road tires of the same size. The best reason to use a mtn bike on the road is potholes and curbs, you can take a lot more hits with one. Weight is the biggest minus.

Welcome to the forum

Siu Blue Wind

Hi Nate! Posts needing to be "moderator reviewed" is just for the first couple of posts. Should be easier after that.

Welcome!

Nate1991

Yeah I know it can take a hit, but it's definitely in a condition that needs to be gone through. Doesn't shift smooth and I'm looking for a little more speed, so instead of putting money into it I'm going to start with something a little nicer since the bike isn't mine. Was more of a way to test if the commuting would work without spending the money up front for a bike. Really leaning towards a Roam 2 the more I've been doing research. Just need to do a test drive.

That's good to know, Thanks!