I am a senior wanting to ride for fitness, trips to the grocery store, around town carrying light camera gear for nature shots is the bike 4 me?
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Probably not. Only because it is a single gear bike, which makes it harder to actually get a good workout on it . But it is very lightweight and is easy to peddle. I love mine.
44366
Definitely. If you are riding for fitness the singlespeed will give you a workout. As I am new to riding I can say that this is the first bicycle I havebeen on that has actually made riding comfortable and fun.
44367
Its hard to say. If you are planning on riding fixed gear, then expect there to be a learning curve. If you plan on just using the single speed/free gear, then you would probably be just fine. If you are unsure if fixed gear is for you, then I recommend to do a bit more research before buying. All that being said, I love my PureFix bicycle.
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I agree with previous answers. There are city type cruiser bikes that are more comfortable and stable, especially if you're going to be carrying camera gear.
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I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She... » Read More I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. « Show Less
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I don't think so. I bought one for my son and he is in first year college. It is fine for nom as he is an athletic baseball player. There is only one gear and you cannot coast. Brakes seem to be optional. I tried and it was not my cup of tea. The fixed gear seems to be similar to tenth gear on a mountain bike so going up any sort of a hill is a lot of work. My wife has a three speed cruiser style bike also from Amazon and I think that would be much more comfortable for the uses you have in mind.
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Yes! I'm a big girl- and it's perfect. You can go on their website to get this bike- heartlandamerica.comGood luck!
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The short answer is yes. If you have a set of hand tools and can follow directions you shouldn't have a problem. The bike is worth it.
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I think this bike would be much too heavy for that purpose. You need a bike with a lighter frame. This is more a commuter road bike not suitable for competitive races.
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It's definitely worth it. Anything you would like to upgrade is personal preference like handlebars and the saddle. But it'll ride great as is.
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You may try but this would be more appropriate for someone around less than 6 feet and weighing around 80kg. You may look for something more sturdy for a comfortable ride. I would suggest Diamondback 2013 Overdrive V 29'er Mountain Bike with 29-Inch Wheels, expensive but worth it.
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yes. if u want to really push yourself. i personally run with it. but going on a bike ride is about the same
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Just one gear on the bike that I got. Which is probably all I think you would need on these type of bikes.
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It has a fairly low step over and I would think it would be a good choice for a senior citizen. It is a very sturdy and stable bike.
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57. But go with a nicer bike. Buy local. Might be an extra 100 dollars but most shops offer warranties, and when you get into low end bikes, warranties = less headache.
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If you like a change of scenery, walking would be best. I guess you could work on your I-pad or tablit on the bike.
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I don't mountain bike. Sorry. I really like my Topeak bag on my road bikes.
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Yes it is, but be warned, the customer service with this company is terrible! I bought this basket about a year ago and it didn't fit my wife's Electra Townie so we attempted to contact the company. Well, after about a week with no response I decided to take the bike, and basket, to a local bike shop. Within 20 minutes...it was mounted. Funny thing, about a week after that the company finally sent me an email saying that "they were on vacation" and hadn't had a chance to respond...for two week! Unacceptable customer service as far as I'm concerned. I will never buy from them again nor to I recommend anyone else. Yes it is, but be warned, the customer service with this company is terrible! I bought this basket about a year ago and it didn't fit my wife's Electra Townie so we attempted to contact the company. Well, after about a week with no response I decided to take the bike, and basket, to a local bike shop. Within 20 minutes...it was mounted. Funny thing, about a week after that the company finally sent me an email saying that "they were on vacation" and hadn't had a chance to respond...for two week! Unacceptable customer service as far as I'm concerned. I will never buy from them again... » Read More Yes it is, but be warned, the customer service with this company is terrible! I bought this basket about a year ago and it didn't fit my wife's Electra Townie so we attempted to contact the company. Well, after about a week with no response I decided to take the bike, and basket, to a local bike shop. Within 20 minutes...it was mounted. Funny thing, about a week after that the company finally sent me an email saying that "they were on vacation" and hadn't had a chance to respond...for two week! Unacceptable customer service as far as I'm concerned. I will never buy from them again nor to I recommend anyone else. « Show Less
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Yes a 52cm bike would likely be a nice fit for you. You could always head to your local bike shop and have them measure you and advise you on the perfect size road bike for you.
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My bike is a crossover, which means to me old peoples bike with tires that will go on pavement & sand etc. Works fine
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I don't know if you still need it but westernbikeworks and biketiresdirect have them for $29.99.
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Yes, we have seniors that use this. With the eight gears, it goes from easy pedaling all the way to hard pedaling. It can be used by people just starting, low level of fitness and is a featured outdoor fitness product on the Biggest Loser TV show. It can also be used for advanced fitness enthusiasts. Intensity is determined by the user, what gears used, time of ride, terrain, etc. The three wheels make it very stable. The elliptical motion requires less bending of the knee than a bicycle requires. There is no seat so it doesn't hurt the rear end like a bicycle. It is easy on the back as you don't have to bend over. Feel free to contact me for more info or to discuss. Bill at Lifestyle Sports 1-800-666-9198. PS: I almost forgot, my wife and I are senior citizens and we ride our Streetstriders about 1200 miles per year in Western NY when it is not freezing or snowing.