What constitutes a “good bike” for you?
12-27-21, 07:36 PM
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To me a good bike is one you can ride all day with no pain. That means a recumbent bike or trike.
12-27-21, 08:03 PM
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A good bike, is one that I scored a good deal on, from someone who bought the newest, latest ,greatest. Then set up to fit with comfortable pedals, seat , stem , handlebars etc. I've found as I got older , the bikes that take wider tires fit the bill. They have to look reasonably sharp and be color coordinated on the components. I should be able to sell them and get at least my money back, minus the labor of course , you would never get that , even at $10 per hour 😣. Any bike that makes you get out and enjoy it is a good bike..
12-27-21, 10:21 PM
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In my geezerage, after hip replacements, I need a bike with a step-through frame. It's an under-served market, imo, and the reason a custom titanium frame interests me now. I'll need to save my nickels though...
I need a semi-upright riding position as well, with handlebar controls. I love riding my old racing bike, but it is not really right for me these days, sad to say. But some geezer mods have made it rideable nevertheless. In the absence of something to hang onto, I need to lay it down on the ground and step over it to mount and dismount it, so it's not a casual ride.
And pardon my vanity, but it's nicer if it looks good, 'right' even, which is why I ordered a triplizer for my old campy crankset. I need low gears, too, now.
I need a semi-upright riding position as well, with handlebar controls. I love riding my old racing bike, but it is not really right for me these days, sad to say. But some geezer mods have made it rideable nevertheless. In the absence of something to hang onto, I need to lay it down on the ground and step over it to mount and dismount it, so it's not a casual ride.
And pardon my vanity, but it's nicer if it looks good, 'right' even, which is why I ordered a triplizer for my old campy crankset. I need low gears, too, now.
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12-28-21, 02:10 AM
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r.e. ^^^^
MY 2002 bought at Target for $100.00 Magna 7 speed that has provided me with 15,000+ fun filled/trouble free miles that moves comfortably when pedaling and stops when brakes are applied and I don't mind riding it in the rain = a "good bike"
MY 2002 bought at Target for $100.00 Magna 7 speed that has provided me with 15,000+ fun filled/trouble free miles that moves comfortably when pedaling and stops when brakes are applied and I don't mind riding it in the rain = a "good bike"
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12-28-21, 07:30 AM
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Hard to mentally conceive Magna and good in the same sentence, but you are right! It fits the bill 😀
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