To anyone who bikes on a regular basis...//// motorcycles
Posted by ledzepfan12 on Nov 23, 2008 · Member since Jan 2007 · 675 posts
I know the super high priced top of the line bikes are recommended for heavy use, I have finally decided to at least attempt to ride my bike as my main transportation. I was wondering if just a Shwinn that says its for on road use is okay too?
Also how should I go about telling my dad that I'm giving back my car? I am so over spending $300 a month an a damn car.
i'm kind of confused. you mean a pedaling bicycle... right?
shwinns are pretty good, and road bikes are good for longer distances since they are light, have big tires, and gears (all of this makes it less work to ride)
If the roads were flatter here I would ride my bike more.
12 miles on bike here will kick your ass with all the mountains.
Have been riding a vintage Roadmaster 10 speed and it has held up pretty good.
I own quite a few different bikes just the 10 spd has been pretty good to me.
Missed a deal on a nice Trek urban bike. They only wanted like a $100 for it with barely any miles on it.
Now if we are talking motorcycles I am down with those also. Have a few in the garage.
Oops, I think I deleted the part about motorcycle.....is it relatively hard to drive one? Can you ride (drive, whateves) them in adverse weather?
I would not recommend riding in the rain and no snow riding.
If where you live does not get to cold you can ride pretty much year round.
I have a snowmobile suit that helps with wind and cold. Full face helmet is better in the winter also.
Check with your local motorcycle dealer to see who offers the beginner riders course.
It does not cost much and will help you out greatly.
I took my rider class back in the 80's at a community college.
Also this is the best time to buy not many people wanting bikes right now.
If you are a primary city rider you will not need a big bike either. I get along fine on a 68 Honda 350.
Do it! I don't own a car and I love not spending my money on gas and all the other evils that come with car ownership. A road bike is great; I have one, my trusty Centurion. They are very light and speed up quickly. I wouldn't like to ride a mountain bike exclusively for transportation because they are heavier. It takes more time to get up to speed and it's a pain to carry up and down stairs.
As far as motorcycles go, they aren't too difficult to drive in cold or wet weather. They make cool accessories like scooter skirts for warmth and rain guards. You can even buy clear "tents" to enclose yourself.
My vote is for bicycle though. ;)b You'll save money on gas and a gym membership.
I wouldn't like to ride a mountain bike exclusively for transportation because they are heavier. It takes more time to get up to speed and it's a pain to carry up and down stairs.
I do these. It's heavy, and I have to ride 8 times harder than P on his road bike, but I love it.
I have my mind pretty much made up. I just hope I can turn my car back to the dealer and be able to use the money I've already paid on the "late fees" and repair work for it.
I wouldn't like to ride a mountain bike exclusively for transportation because they are heavier. It takes more time to get up to speed and it's a pain to carry up and down stairs.
I do these. It's heavy, and I have to ride 8 times harder than P on his road bike, but I love it.
I ride a hybrid (Raleigh)-- I carry it up and down one flight of stairs at work, and it's not too bad. I wouldn't want to carry it more than that, but I adore my bike.
I have a mountain bike it is very light. I have Specialized Stump Jumper. I bought it used for around $300 ( new around $2000-$2500). It looks like crap since it's over 12 years old but it is very light. I can carry it with only two fingers if I want to. Look around for used bikes or pond shops and you can eventually find a light mountain bike.