How do I chose the best bike?
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First thin is what kind of bicycle you want or like? road , mountain, speed, bmx, etc. Then check your budget. Even though if you have plenty of money, you have to start with a nice but not expensive bike. Why? you have to adapt firt. What about that after you buy an expensive bike, you do not like it( that's an ex. ) Then after a while if you know taht this is what you wanted or you are very good at it sell it and buy a very good bike. Remember to buy a helmet too.
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Try looking into a Trek Madone.  I have a friend who bought his Madone 5.2 a couple months ago and he loves it.\n\nI just bought my Fuji Roubaix Pro a month ago and love it.\n\nMy girlfriend bought her Specialized Dolce Comp two weeks ago and she loves it.\n\nOther than that, check out the Trek, Fuji, Cannondale, Lightspeed websites.  Be sure that you get minimum components of Shimano 105s (or even better, the Shimano Ultegras)\n\nCheck http://www.performancebike.com/\n\nThey're trying to unload their 2006 inventory and selling them all at a really good price.\n\nHappy hunting!
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Well, you can try \nwww.mtbr.com\nforums.mtbr.com\n\nMountain bike review has a lot of info on different stuff, and the forum section is nice and (most) people are helpfull.
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Ok, suspension I can understand at this price but to be totally honest with you if you go for a complete bike at $600 with discs everything else component (and possibly frame) wise is going to be seriously downgraded to get them on there.\n\nMost 'good' (read reliable, reasonable weight and powerfull) brakes and hubs would set you back in the region of $300 - $400 anyway, take that off your budget for the bike and you start to see what you're getting. Yes, they look good and it makes the bike look more expensive but a decent set of V style brakes will be so much more powerful & useful in the long run.\n\nGetting down to it Trek make some excellent bikes for under $600. The frames are going to last and last, the kit on it will be good quality and reliable, the weight will be reasonable and it'll ride really well.\n\nFor approx. $450 you can get the Trek 4300 with (reasonable) discs, ok forks and a good mix of components OR you can spend $10 more and get the 4500 without discs but a much better fork. \n\nYou can't go wrong with a Specialized Hardrock or Rockhopper and they do a number of models based around those frames within your budget.\n\nKona also do some excellent models at around the $600 mark but they are going to ride differently to the Trek, it's going to come down to where you are & what kind of riding there is in your area as to which one works well.\n\nWhatever you decide on you must PLEASE leave enough to buy yourself a good helmet, at least 1 pair of cycling shorts and some gloves. Trust me.
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Best place to get a really cheap bike is somewhere called Halfords. They are a car acessory chain but they also sell bikes. They do some at around £70 (circa $110 USD. If you want a decent bike you can pay around £300 for a decent servicable bike.\n\nAnother place to look is Evans Cycles. They are a London based chain and have some cheap bikes but more mid-price to expensive.\n\nYou may want to try Argos as well. They are a catalogue chain and have stores all over the country. They sometimes have bikes and they are really cheap.\n\nObviously buying a cheap bike has the associated risk of it being crap!
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I would recommend talking to your friends who cycle as well as stop in at a few bicycle stores. Odds are you plan on riding with others so it is a good ice-breaking to start talking about bike types and applications. It's great to know a few good bicycle shops in your area. Then ask yourself, what kind of terrain I plan on riding on (paved streets, dirt roads, trails, etc.) How often do I plan on riding my bike and how much can my budget afford. A good bike shop can help you with those. Then as far as women specific bikes, again talk to the bike shop, maybe take one for a test ride and see how the bike fits you. The bike fit is very important, if it doesn't feel good to you, are you really going to ride the bike. I personaly like the Trek bike line. I've riding one for the past few years (over 35,000 miles and counting) and I love it. Good luck and happy cycling. jim
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Nice!  I was about to get that for my girl..........but she ended feeling more comfortable on a Specialized Dolce Comp.  Since that is a woman's specific.  Here are two more choices for you.\n\nCannondale Synapse Feminine 3 - $1,499 retail or Cycling magazine reviewed the Cannondale Synapse Feminine Carbon as the best female specific bike - $1,999 retail (I believe)\n\nhttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/cusa/jfw/road/model-7RWA3T.html\n\nSpecialized Dolce Comp - bought my girl's bike for $1,399\n\nhttp://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=07D4WRoad&bikeTab=features
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i too love that bike and want to buy ,well every mechanism has both advantages and dis advantages . well what matter is your taste if u like that bike ,in my oppinion dude just go for it
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I think the ideal setup for you would be a mountain bike, but you can go to Wal-Mart or a LBS (local bike shop), and get some slicks (tires). These are not so nobby, so you can go 1-2 mph faster, (so the BF doesn't get bored), and cost about 12 dollars each! \n (slicks grip the road well, and often have tread)\n\nThen, get a wider seat from Wal-Mart (or the LBS) if the one installed is not very comfortable.\n\nAs for the bike, I suggest you go used. You can get something four times as expensive (a better bike) for the same price).\nGood places to fing a good bike are:\n\nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/about/cities.html    (I got mine there)  \nIf craigslist has a city near you, click on the link, then find the "bikes" link and click on that!\n\nAnother place is Ebay\n\nAlso, check your newspaper's classifieds!\n\nMake sure the bike fits well. It is best to get fit to a certain frame size at a LBS, but you can also search for bicycle fitting guidelines on the web. ( I only suggest this because you probably are not going to ride too much) However, you do need the right sized bike, or it will be very uncomfortable. (for the back and the knees).\n\nAs for the actual bike, a good brand should be Trek or Specialized. Everything should work fine on a test ride, and have no rust (a very bad sign of maintenance) and the drivetrain (gears, chain, etc.) should look in good shape.\nIf you do get a  bike, I suggest taking it to a bike shop for a tuneup, at least to oil the chain, etc. and to tighten everything up.\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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the one that feels best for you.\n\nyou'll get all sorts of advice about cadence (how fast you pedal) and hills and shifting and stuff, but it all comes down to what works for you. \n\nif your knees start to hurt, switch to an easier / lower gear and pedal faster for the same ground speed.\n\nif pedaling is too easy and it feels like you have to pedal fast to keep up, switch to an easier / harder gear.\n\nsimple.
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First, any Haro is a GREAT bike. I own a bike shop and haro's are hard to get because people always buy them. they can easily be upgraded.If you are looking for a flatland freestyle bike, go check out www.flatlandfuel.com. The KHE, KGB, and DK's anre good, but the best beginner bike is the DK signal. For your purposes, the Nyquist 3 is a great choice.
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place no matter, but the bike matters, go for the speed, more cc, over 200 cc at least,
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Of the brands you've mentioned (and presuming the $500 budget from your previous question still stands), I'd be looking seriously at Specialized and Giant.\n\nThe Specialized Hardrock range do really well in reviews, as they have geometry that makes them handle as nicely as some of the more expensive models. With Giant you alsways get a lof of bike for your money, and I like the way thhey ride too. I think the Yukon is probably in the region you're looking for price-wise, but also look out for a 2005 model called the Terrago, which is a great bike.\n\nAlternatley, Mongoose have seen a real resurgence in recent years. Their Amasa model does superbly in reviews, though the slightly less expensive Tyax range are also worht a good look apparently.\n\nTrek do make great bikes, though at the entry level price point I find that their frame geometry is quite conservative - an upright riding position. This is great for comfort and confidence when gently cruising along undulating trails, but if you want to get a bit gnarlier or faster, you may find the bikes a bit limiting.\n\nDo your research, then try sitting on the bikes you like. Test ride the most comforable, and then pick the one that feels like it suits you best.
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Mongoose is not up there with the best, but then, not everyone is rich and not everyone needs every trick in the book! Its a good bike for getting about.\n\nIf you want something serious, durable and great to ride look at Trek, Specialised, Cannondale and Klein (amongst other good makes).\n\nMy current MTB is a Klein Attitude Race. Its superb and good value considering the very high spec'. Try one, buy it or use it as your yardstick when choosing your next bike.
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Performance Bike.  They have excellent prices to begin plus they price match.  Check out their Team Performance Membership for even more benefits.
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Sort of depends on what you mean by "best"...\n\nIf you mean "most convenient", then I'd opt for bringing your bike to a local bike shop, having them pack it and then having them ship it to another local bike shop at your destination.  Of course, this will cost you.\n\nIf you are comfortable packing your own bike, then you can get a bike box from a bike shop (they usually give them away for free) and then you can ship it to your destination via UPS.\n\nIf you are traveling and want to bring your bike, you can always pack it and check it in.  Be warned that airlines charge about $50 each way for "oversized  luggage" (which IMHO is complete bullshit since they don't charge for golf bags or skis!).  Also, I've had good success with soft-shell cases...seems like the baggage handlers  are a bit gentler when they deal with soft-shell cased compared to mauling hard-shell bike cases
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Look, nobody can tell you who makes the best bike.  I used to tell everyone who would listen that Rocky Mountain Bikes are the best, hands down, and honestly, they fit me better than any other bike i have ever owned.\nThe answer lies in a few simple questions.  What kind of mountain biking are you in to.. i.e. cross country, freeride, racing, pleasure... you get the idea.  The next is what bikes do my local shops carry?  The rest of your questions will be answered when you visit that shop and try a few rides out.  Figure out what fits you, what feels the best, which one looks the coolest...\nTruth is, besides a good number of small manufacturers and a handfull of companies that actually own plants that make their bikes, there are about Five major factories in Taiwan, China, and one in the USA that pump out 90% of the bikes you see on the shop floor.  Each brand may have their own idea of how a bike should be made, but cash is king and its cheaper to have a bike built in Taiwan than it is here in the good ol' USA.  My personal experience is that if you are hard on your bike, the best bikes are made in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.  The hardest of the hardcore live and ride there and their bikes have to be built to take hell and come out on top.  So theres my two cents.