Re: Choosing Bikes
Sure it got to be a mountain bike!!
1-Well you need to get a girly bike. Bike for boys and girls have different structure. Its because both, girls and boys mount on the bike in different ways.(Watch for this)
2-There are 2 kind of material used to make frame, steel and aluminum,
Ones with the steel are very cheep but no good, they weight more. So you pick one with aluminum frame. Chances are there would be only bikes with aluminum in the store. (no compromise--aluminum only)
3-Now bikes come tow type of suspensions.
a)Dual suspension: shock-absorbers, both at the back and at the front. Provide more comfort but ability to speed and stuff.. suffers.
b)Hard tail: Shocks only in the front. Good for serious bikers.(I recommend that)
-----Front shock can be hydraulic or just a spring, hydraulic ones are better.(effect on price)
4-Breaks:
Try to get one with disk breaks, Give more control. Instant stop even when its wet.(effect on price)
5-Portability:
Look for the bike with little hook on them to unmount wheels. Some come with little hinges for front and bake wheel. In case if you have to carry in in the car(get tired away from home..and have to call hubby come pick up---or no ,lunch situation) Wheels wold come off easy , with out using tools hence easy to put in the car.(great utility)
6-It may be very uncomfortable in the beginning to ride. But once you build muscle strength. You will be just fine. No need to spend more money to buy a new seat.
PlayStation: Don't bike wearing skirt. It might be a hazard.
When come home stretch to relax..and do stairs like 10-30 times to build strength..
Summer is almost over not much time left.. lets go..lets go..