Anyone bike?

[LDandPasquale]

My husband bought me a bike one year for my birthday....not one of his smarter purchases. It was a Mongoose Mountain bike. My butt and back hurt soooo badly!

i think the key to finding a good bike (along with it being easy to pedal) is making sure the seat doesnt hurt your butt and you're not hunched over when biking.

i guess my point is to definitely go to the store and sit on it and see how it feels to you AND dont take my husband with you.

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I'd love to get a bike but I have no idea where to start. They all look the same to me. What's the difference between a $100 bike and $500 bike?

I live in the city so I'll mostly be used it on paved surfaces. I'd love a simple bike like this (Walmart.com: 26" Men's Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser Bike, Champagne: Bikes, Scooters & Skates). This particular one gets 4 stars but kind of bad ratings.

Kyle, I have the women's version of this bike and I love it!!! When I decided I wanted a bike, it was specifically to put a doggie basket on the front and take the girls for rides. You definitely work harded to pedal (expecially if you're going uphill even at the slightest incline), but I didn't want hand brakes or gears as they would interfere with the basket on the front. And, I like the old fashioned handle bars and setting completely upright as well!!!!!!!

We have the Petcruizer wicker backet with wire framed top. The girls love bike riding!!!!!!!

[MyLadies]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

I have an Electra Townie. Pink. It's a BB & I love it. I can sit up straight when I ride because the crank is forward of the seat. Flat foot technology is great. It was $400 when I bought it 3 yrs ago. It's a 3spd with a front brake and a coaster brake. I'm quite the style with my wicker basket & Sunnie headed for the beach.

That bike looks really comfortable! I just googled it.

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Yeah, I definitely think I'm going to go to a bike store or two this weekend.

Have you ever heard of this brand/bike?
Walmart.com: 700c Men's Mongoose Paver Commuter Bike: Bikes, Scooters & Skates

$6,000?! That's crazy.

Here is a question about that bike on a bike review forum, I think some of the answers are great and should help you make a good decision... whether the bike is $150 or $6,000 you still want something that will work for you.

Mongoose Paver 700c [Archive] - Bike Forums

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by celstu1

Here is a question about that bike on a bike review forum, I think some of the answers are great and should help you make a good decision... whether the bike is $150 or $6,000 you still want something that will work for you.

Mongoose Paver 700c [Archive] - Bike Forums

I guess mainly it comes down to, it should be good for what it is, but you should buy it not put together and take it to a bike shop for proper assembly, then a few weeks after riding it, bring it back for retightening of the cables/screws, etc. GOOD LUCK!!

[BubblPopElectrc]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it.

[mizzwanned]

I LOVE to bike. Though idk what type of bike mine is. My last bike got stolen so my mom got me a used bike. And its ok but when i go uphill it's so hard to pedal and i look to my left and right and see ppl flying up the hill with those skinny mountain bikes. So my next purchase will prob. be one of those,the ones with the really thin wheels, that they race with. im not good with bike brands, names but i know i want one of those lol Mine is just ok, and it has a basket for my babies so thats why i love it

[roxies_mom]

Here ya go! This would help with any steep hills and help you keep up with traffic lol! My DH would love to have one of these.

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