Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

Diavolo · 07-12-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

I need a good bike that will accomodate my plus-size self! Any recommendations appreciated!

I had a wonderful bike about 7 or 8 years ago that I had to let go and miss it and am looking for something that I can ride (for weight loss) that is simple and durable.

I'd say take a look at cruisers and hybrids. They are fun, easy to get going on and as long as you don't get clips you won't do an Artie Johnson, which is really embarrassing. Although the CEO of the AIDS/Lifecycle did two on Day 1 so it can't be that bad.

On sale for $179. My work is done here.

07-13-2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Diavolo

I'd say take a look at cruisers and hybrids. They are fun, easy to get going on and as long as you don't get clips you won't do an Artie Johnson, which is really embarrassing. Although the CEO of the AIDS/Lifecycle did two on Day 1 so it can't be that bad.

On sale for $179. My work is done here.

That looks just the ticket Diavolo. How does one brake on such a bike? Is it a proper fixie so you have no chance to cruise? Is Arkansas really flat?

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Tomorrow im going to take the bike and put it in the trunk of my car and go to the bike shop not far from hear,the guy that owns it has owned it since he was a teenager and thats been a long time ago.This way he can see what I have to work with and what I need..so now it starts cause I want to keep it as original as I can.

That's just the sort of bike shop to use Rockin. They're usually Aladdin's Caves of bike bits and pieces and the guys who own them are usually far more knowledgeable than those who work in cycling chain stores, who usually only know something about the bikes they stock. I can't wait to see pics of your bike.

DapperButch · 07-13-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Incubus

That looks just the ticket Diavolo. How does one brake on such a bike? Is it a proper fixie so you have no chance to cruise? Is Arkansas really flat?

With the pedals.

That's just the sort of bike shop to use Rockin. They're usually Aladdin's Caves of bike bits and pieces and the guys who own them are usually far more knowledgeable than those who work in cycling chain stores, who usually only know something about the bikes they stock. I can't wait to see pics of your bike.

I agree. That was my point to Medusa...go to an independently owned shop.

07-13-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

I agree. That was my point to Medusa...go to an independently owned shop.

So you pedal backwards to brake? Is that not a little counter-intuitive? Is Arkansas flat Dapper? Riding a fixie/single speed would be a little hard on the knees would it not? I've only ever ridden a single freewheel, with brakes, rather than a fixie.

DapperButch · 07-13-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Incubus

So you pedal backwards to brake? Is that not a little counter-intuitive?

Yes.

Is Arkansas flat Dapper?

Don't think so

Riding a fixie/single speed would be a little hard on the knees would it not?

Yes, it would. That is why I would not recommend this bike for someone who wants it for exercise/for Medusa (no offense Diavolo).

These bikes are most often used around beach towns, college towns, etc. Short distances, flat areas. Used for fun. Many around here grew up with a single speed, pedal brake. I don't have kids so I don't know if this is still the norm, or if kids always have handlebar brakes now.

I've only ever ridden a single freewheel, with brakes, rather than a fixie.

define fixie?

Have a great one! I have to get ready for work!

07-13-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Have a great one! I have to get ready for work!

Have a great day yourself Dapper.

Here's what I mean by a fixie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle

It was my thought too that for general fitness and tooling around town that gears and proper brakes would be more useful for Medusa.

Diavolo · 07-13-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Incubus

Have a great day yourself Dapper.

Here's what I mean by a fixie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle

It was my thought too that for general fitness and tooling around town that gears and proper brakes would be more useful for Medusa.

Yes. A fixie would not be a good place for her to start. Really, whatever makes her happy to get out there is her best choice. While I was playing around with the pink bike, if that bike makes her happy and makes her want to ride, she should get one. I'm pretty sure it has coaster brakes.

I started on a hybrid and moved up to a road bike. I'm still a Clydesdale, just a faster one that I used to be. And stronger. I originally bought my bike to tool down to the gym and back in the morning. I never rode that bike to the gym once. I rode it through the hills on longer rides than most people take hybrids and realized I'd been bitten by the bug. I sold it and got my road bike. Currently I'm riding a Specialized Roubaix Comp that I got on craigslist. Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise I'll get my S-Works Roubaix next year. It's been a goal for two years now. Unrealized, but a goal.

Because this boy loves toys.