Looking for a bike, any suggestions?

Question

I am 6'2, 210lbs (male) looking to find a bike to ride around the city (minneapolis). I have not ridden in 10-15 years, any suggestions for an inexpensive bike I can ride on the street and on the greenway?

Answer 1

A Schwin

Just search Shcwin and see if you like the styles

Answer 2

Check the local bike shop and look for something with a 23" frame.

It may be tempting to spend $200 or so at wal-mart, but trust me, do NOT buy a bike from a department store.  You can find a good *quality* bike at a bike shop for $400 and up, and it is well worth the difference in the initial investment.

The rims on the dept. store bikes are absolutley terrible.  Hit one curb too fast and you are looking at a $50 repair.  Not only that, but wal-mart does not tune up bikes.  This means you will have to go to the bike shop anyway, where they will charge $30-$40 for a tune up, whereas if you bought the bike there you would recieve free tune ups for at least a year.

KHS and TREK are two very reliable names that offer bikes from entry level to race pro level.  I attached a link to 2 of their very well made entry level bikes.  I highly recommend them if you are looking for a starter bike.  Personally I would go with the KHS as they offer more features for the same price.

Have fun!  Once you get into biking you never get tired of it!

Answer 3

get a norco best quality ever

Answer 4

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/

Answer 5

My husband just bought me a bike at Sports Authority, it it a comfort bike called Columbia.  He also bought a Columbia last year.  I bike to and from work.  They will measure you and you can find your size.  I had not ridden in over 20 years.  I am now 38 and I RIDE TO WORK!!  I saw a few marks on my bike so I complained and got 10% off.  I also had a coupon from Sundays paper and got another $25.00 off.  I saved over $50.00.  Take your wife, people listen to women when we complain.  Or ask around, I am sure yard sales might have good bikes.

Answer 6

Look for style of bike commonly referred to as a hybrid. These bikes have a mountain style frame, flat handle bars, slightly wider tires than a road bike (for comfort and durability, and the ability to handle non-paved surfaces), but gearing more like a road bike.  Go to a real bike shop; box store bikes are made with low-end, heavy components, plus at your height, the one-size-fits-all bike will not be right for you.  For under $400, you can get a well-made ride that is the right fit that you will actually enjoy, but check out bike shops, as I said before; you will get the best service and the best bikes.