Savvy from The Good Life....
10-18-13, 12:43 PM
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Savvy from The Good Life....
Well what can I say, when I was younger I spent more time on my bike than on my own two feet and I was fit and happy. Sadly I can't even remember when the last time I was on a bike 
. So that's why I'm here looking for advice on my next bike purchase and beyond and wouldn't hurt cutting a few pounds either. So for now that's all I have and I hope to make new acquaintances and get started at least before it snows.
Thanks for reading,
SavvyOne
. So that's why I'm here looking for advice on my next bike purchase and beyond and wouldn't hurt cutting a few pounds either. So for now that's all I have and I hope to make new acquaintances and get started at least before it snows. Thanks for reading,
SavvyOne
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10-18-13, 03:38 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums.
Have fun shopping.
Have fun shopping.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
10-18-13, 04:00 PM
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Hey Savvy, welcome aboard! What kind of bike riding are you hoping to do.
I prefer a "Hardtail Mountain bike" as a good starter bike. You can put skinny slicks on for riding the roads and then slap on some knobbies and ride anywhere your nose points. Riding is all good!
I prefer a "Hardtail Mountain bike" as a good starter bike. You can put skinny slicks on for riding the roads and then slap on some knobbies and ride anywhere your nose points. Riding is all good!
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I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
10-18-13, 07:37 PM
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Welcome to BF! And... +1 on the hardtail MTB or maybe a hybrid for a good starter bike. Definitely do some window-shopping and advice-gathering at a good LBS. They should be able to come up with something that should fit your physical size, budget, anticipated riding style and other needs. I use a 2005 Diamondback Sorrento (a $225 embarrassment from Dick's Sporting Goods) for my winter/bad weather beater and I love it (quick, tight, precise shifting and it absorbs abuse and punishment like a sponge)... moral of that story is you don't need to spend long bucks to get something serviceable. Happy shopping and happy riding!
