Cycling
Does anyone go cycling? I am planning to start with my dad, as we want to get fit again (damn Christmas holiday chub!), but we're unsure of what kind of bike to get (we mainly just go to the gym and pool, but want to ride along the Yarra).
So, can anyone tell me what is a good bike? Or brand? How much would we have to spend? (I was looking at around 800-1,000AUD).
Any help would be appreciated.
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I used to ride my bike a lot, but I haven't in years. I should pick it up again though, it's great exercise, especially for your legs.
I'm afraid I can't help you with your bike issue though. =[
I'm rather partial to cycling myself but in my experience, if it has two wheels and suspension it'll be fine.
I used to cycle loads, i loved it!But i got older and everyone started cycling less and doing different things, now my bikes to small for me
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Cycling is okay, though I call it 'bike riding'. I usually go on bike rides with my friends in Summer, and we go to loads of different towns, it's fun. We went to the top of Billinge hill, which is the highest point of St Helens, it was great; I used to go there with my Dad when I was younger, I was always going on bike rides with my Dad and brother. Even before I was old enough to ride, my Dad had a tiny seat for me on his and I used to sit there and be all 'FASTER FASTER'~
The last time I was on a bike for was before I was 14 years old, so that was three years ago. If I was to ride one now I would probably fall off it or something. I like cycling though, I use to cycle everywhere when I was younger, in my black shorts and T-shirt.
I keep saying "I should go out on my bike more". Hasn't happened yet.
My bike's front tyre is flat and the inner tube needs replacing. Need to get it fixed, really.
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I can't remember the last time I went out on a bike. Infact, I don't think I even have a bike anymore.
I liked it when I was a kid, but then I moved to a neighborhood on a steep hill so it became not really possible. Now I live in a bad neighborhood.
When I was little my friend and I used to live in the country (well, just outside of suburbia). We used to ride absolutely everywhere, those were incredible times!
Anyway, the main thing I was looking for were good brands and a little information on road bikes (or racing bikes, but more road bikes).
Riding adventures with friends when you're younger = the best.
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Oh lulz! My first ever bike was a boys black BMX. The first time i ever ridden it properly i drove straight into a thorn bush. tee hee!
I'm a cyclist and the best advice I can give you is go to several bike shops and talk to the sales people and mechanics. You'll learn which brands are best and a good shop will sell you what level of bike you need and not try to "upsell" you to a higher level, more expensive bike. If they won't listen to what you want and try to tell you what, you should look elsewhere.
I use to bike alot more when I was younger, and even after I lost a ton of weight. It definitely is hard to get back into, a few times I went out and lost my breathe and came back feeling weak and sick.
It's definitely worth it in the long run. My calves are sick.
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Get an Avanti or a Trek. My Trek is yellow and it has gripshift gears. Whee!
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