Author Topic: So I'm thinking about buying a bicycle... (Read 7795 times)

bem684 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2013, 02:17:46 PM »

Grrr my bike arrived today at 8:30am! I was out of the house by 7 and I won't be home until 6:15! And I don't have time to ride before Thursday afternoon (taking first section of the CPA exam Thursday). At least I know it's there now. I'll try and post an update after I test it out.

sky121 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2013, 02:20:34 PM »

Quote from: bem684 on May 21, 2013, 02:17:46 PM

Grrr my bike arrived today at 8:30am! I was out of the house by 7 and I won't be home until 6:15! And I don't have time to ride before Thursday afternoon (taking first section of the CPA exam Thursday). At least I know it's there now. I'll try and post an update after I test it out.

Which one did you end up going with?

bem684 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2013, 02:52:07 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on May 21, 2013, 02:20:34 PM

Which one did you end up going with?

The Dahon C7 bright red folding bike

I thought I'd fit in better riding through Phyllis Terrace (Vizhnitz) in Monsey with this bike.

SamKey · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:01:12 PM »

Quote from: bem684 on May 21, 2013, 02:52:07 PM

The Dahon C7 bright red folding bike I thought I'd fit in better riding through Phyllis Terrace (Vizhnitz) in Monsey with this bike.

had you received the bike already I would have said "Oh that's you?"

bem684 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:16:38 PM »

Quote from: SamKey on May 21, 2013, 03:01:12 PM

had you received the bike already I would have said "Oh that's you?"

Starting next week, if you see a yeshivish guy in his late 20s riding a bright red bike anywhere between 306 and Union from Viola to Maple, odds are good it's me

My entire daily routine fits within those ~2 square miles 5 days a week.

Moishel · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:20:52 PM »

Quote from: Ebaystores on May 07, 2013, 07:45:17 PM

As someone who bikes a lot (I am biking 400 miles from san diego to phoenix in june) I would say your best option is the hybrid. The thin tires are great for the roads and makes for a great commuter bike. Personally although I have never ridden a folding bike I would say that considering Monsey has hills you want something light and with lots of gears.

What would you recommend for me? I walk about a mile to work, in the city, so there are no hills, just straight sidewalk and roads. I'm not very tall, at 5.5. Storage is not a problem, I have where to put the bike at home and at work.

P.S. I don't ride that much to justify a very expensive price tag.

Thanks in advance.

Ebaystores · « **Reply #26 on:** May 22, 2013, 05:38:52 PM »

In that case, by yourself a cheap "walmart" mountain bike. And if you find yourself enjoying it and riding more you can always sell it and upgrade. P.s. ALWAYS wear a helmet. It saved my life

Ebaystores · « **Reply #27 on:** May 22, 2013, 07:29:38 PM »

Also, when measuring for bike fit, you should always have at least an inch between you and the top bar when standing on the ground.

bem684 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2013, 08:03:38 PM »

Quote from: Ebaystores on May 22, 2013, 07:29:38 PM

Also, when measuring for bike fit, you should always have at least an inch between you and the top bar when standing on the ground.

Just in case you come to a very quick stop and you slide forward off the seat..... you'll be VERY glad for that inch of space! As will your children and your childrens' children, though they won't know it.

popcorn1508 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2013, 09:03:35 PM »

Quote from: bem684 on May 22, 2013, 08:03:38 PM

Just in case you come to a very quick stop and you slide forward off the seat..... you'll be VERY glad for that inch of space! As will your children and your childrens' children, though they won't know it.

Moishel · « **Reply #30 on:** May 23, 2013, 10:06:45 AM »

Lol, thanks man.

regalhome · « **Reply #31 on:** May 23, 2013, 03:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Ebaystores on May 22, 2013, 05:38:52 PM

P.s. ALWAYS wear a helmet. It saved my life

Agreed. This is my helmet from last week.

popcorn1508 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 23, 2013, 08:51:43 PM »

What happened

regalhome · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:31:07 PM »

Was biking early sunday morning (training for my upcoming bike 4 chai ride)right after the rain, we were going over a bridge made of metal grates right after the rain, my back tire slipped and gave out, I had my shoes clipped into my pedals so was unable to get my feet out. My head landed on the bridge and the cement road barrier. Thankfully the only thing I sufferd on my body was 13 stitches I gashed my knee, all the way down to the bone.
I hope to be training again sunday morning.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:56:56 PM »

When I was a kid I rode through a pile of leaves... it had a rock in it i went head over handlebar ended up with a rock embedded deep in my helmet....Coulda been geferlach., BH.
Wear a helmet! Make sure your kids do too!

Ebaystores · « **Reply #35 on:** May 23, 2013, 10:55:02 PM »

Regal, good luck with your bike 4 chai, I hear its the worlds greatest finish line :-) I rode for Tema lifeline last year in Americas most beautiful bike ride / lake tahoe

Drago · « **Reply #36 on:** May 24, 2013, 12:04:15 AM »

Quote from: Ebaystores on May 22, 2013, 05:38:52 PM

P.s. ALWAYS wear a helmet. It saved my life

+1000
Hit the back of a cab, flipped over, and landed on my helmet.
Bentched gomel the following day.

Yitz · « **Reply #37 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:57:03 PM »

I joined citibike and I am looking for some advice on buying a helmet.

noturbizniss · « **Reply #38 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:51:28 PM »

Quote from: Yitz on June 25, 2013, 07:57:03 PM

I joined citibike and I am looking for some advice on buying a helmet.

Go to a bike store. They'll steer you right. If you haven't gotten your key yet, you'll get a $10 coupon towards a helmet purchase. If you like in Brooklyn I'd recommend going to Roy's on Coney Island and Ave X, or REI in the city is good I think.

judahk88 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 27, 2013, 05:13:03 PM »

I just bought a bike a week ago. I got a Sirrus. Very light bike and realy smooth. It was expensive, but I bike back and forth to work every day so I needed something good.