is the land rider auto shift bicycle any good?
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No.  Way too many moving parts, maintenance is difficult, and the bike is way too heavy.  Even if you just want a cruiser, go with some of the new beach bikes that have an internally geared hub.  They have these in 3-, 7-, and 8- speed.  These are quiet, simple, and reliable.
93302
Just a Pro. You have the slightest lag if you shift it without speed shifting. Also you could load up the engine with to much fuel by several on off throttle manuvers. But most of all you are controling your engine braking when shifting as well. You might want that torque range you get in a lower gear but you don't want it to engage at a low Rpm. Could put you into a slide or spinout.
507440
My regret is not how much the bicycle has changed our lives but rather, how much can the bicycle change our lives. The potential benefits of a bicycle are ernomous. First, a bicycle is the fastest ideal transport for the average person when you consider that most of us do not wander more that 10 miles or 16 kilometres from our house on an average day. In this situation, the bike is 2 times faster than a car in the city and 0.75 times as fast in the rural areas.\n\nConsider that while you are at it, the fuel needed is all the normal diet you have on a daily baasis. Since i started using a bicycle a half a year ago, i save on average $267 per month in fuel bills!!! That my friend is a saving of $1602 in the last six months! Factor in the fact that i am no longer generating global-warming fumes into the atmosphere nor putting destructive pressure on the infrastructure such as the roads and the positive contribution to the community is even higher.\n\nPersonally, i am also much fitter, thus reducing my health bill and also putting less pressure on the health infrastructure of my country. The fitness has improved my quality of life ... my spirits are more on the better side and thus i am  having more rewarding and pleasant relationships with my work mates, family, friends and neighbours! I no longer have long boring hours sitting before the TV. On the contrary i am full of energy, doing stuff around the house, socialising etc.\n\nBut the suprise benefit was the reduction in impulse buying!!! It is until i started riding that i discovered my credit card was over-inflated by over $1,333 per month on the average. Yes, that is right; i have eliminated that much credit card debt and i can vouch my bank account is now about $8000 healthier, a figure i have been having problems convincing myself is real!!! \n\nIn my humble opinion ... if we just paid a little more attention to the bike we would revolutionalize the world as we know it now ... we would eliminate oil related wars, we would drastically reduce heart related deaths and diseases, we would reduce national budgets for health and local government road maintenance, we would reduce financial-stress related crime, we would reduce public debt, we would drastically reduce the production of global warming gases and probably reverse the process, we would build better relationships among ourselves and create better, friendlier communities ... ohh, the list of how the bike can positively change our lives, individually, nationally or even internationally is long!!!!
40494
Have someone who knows how ride with you in an area where there is very little traffic.  And remember, push in the gas and ease off the clutch.  That is the hard part, once you get that part down, shifting is easy.
616768
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.
313950
As much horsepower and torque as you can afford, use a longbed frame/body, and move the rear end back next to the bumper--use a tall rearend 5:13-6:50 and a six-gear automatic manually shifted--Good luck!!!
617571
15 speed mountain bike from Walmart for $53.73\n\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1977659\n\nThe "Easy Seat" bicycle seat, it may look a bit odd but it is more comfortable than a traditional bicycle seat.\n\nYou should be able to read about if you do a search on any search engine\n\nI bought mine at:\nhttp://www.heartlandamerica.com\nhttp://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=easyseat-adjustable-bike-seat&PIN=6819&GUID=97BD9C78-F71A-4F8B-B5CB-CE4703102BF5&BC=70007005&DL=SCH6\n\n\n\n.
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Well, if you could just remove the small ring the gear ratios wouldn't be the same.  The "normal" gearing for a double is 53 / 39 and on a triple is something like 52/42/30.  If it were me, I'd definately upgrade to Ultegra.  But that's assuming money isn't an object.
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Electra Townies are rather wonderful.  \n\nThose models that are aluminum and have 7 or more gears provide great fun and performance for urban cycling.  Electra also makes an alloy cruiser with at least 7 gears.  \n\nEither of these can be equipped with an aluminum rack and pannier bags to make errands a breeze without adding much weight to the bike. \n\nA rear "blinkie" red light and a front LED headlight, like the Cateye EL400 can extend your range into the evening.  \n\nYou can also add an under-the-seat miniature tool bag to contain an inner tube and a miniature aluminum multi-tool gizmo from the bike store.  \n\nA frame pump (miniature pump that fits on the right side, underneath the water bottle cage and directly in front of the chainrings) allows you to get a minimum safe amount of air into a flat tire, so there's no walking.  Of course, don't forget the aluminum water bottle cage for when you get thirsty.  \n\nThe Electra Townie appears to be a short distance leisure ride bike, but if you get one in just the right size to fit you, it will be so comfortable that distance or even long distance rides are no bother at all.  Why?  The Townie is a European style bike of a design that replaces a car in many countries.\n\nMost of this price range comes with medium-grade derailleurs.  Every few months, some cable adjustment may be necessary until all of the new parts get stretched out to fit each other.  \nWhile you're at the bike store getting fitted for the appropriate size, DO have them demonstrate to you how to align a rear derailleur.  \nIt goes like:  "Adjust the cable lenth by turning this little dial/collar until all of the middle gears shift right, next adjust the L screw until the smallest one shifts right, and lastly adjust the H screw until the biggest one shifts right." Eventually, the economy factory shift cable will become a stable length and only mis-behave during near-freezing temperatures.  \n\nIf you don't want to put up with shift cables that stretch as with any bike in this price range, there's no need to pay an extra $1000 for a less comfortable bike that just happens to come with a better cable.  The first time it happens, just have your shift cable replaced with high-performance cables that don't stretch.  This is inexpensive.\n\nAnother issue that faces bikes priced under $1000 is that the brake pads can eat right through the rims in the first year.  At $22 for all 4 pads, Kool Stop brake pads will give you trouble free performance without eating the rims.  So, have your economy brake pads replaced with Kool Stop MTB (MTB version is very quiet) before you leave the store.\n\nSo, the only flaws of the Townie are shared with most bikes of its price range and most bikes that are double its price.  Brake pads that eat rims and a shift cable that stretches when new are both inexpensive and easy to replace.  So, do it and enjoy the bike.  \n\nSimilar bikes are also available from Schwinn and Raliegh/Diamondback, while Trek offers several much slower alternatives. \n\nAbove all, get yourself sized and fitted before purchasing a bike.  A basic sizing is usually free from the store that would sell you a bike.  Lastly, test drive the correct size Townie and several similar products before making the purchase.  \n\nGet the one that is the most fun!
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full suspension is not really needed front shocks are nice thue I use a Trek 4300 its a hard tail but its a graet bike and I'de recamend it for anything I've used it to mountain bike and I've ridden it on the road and getten up to 45.1 mph and it cost only 460 bucks new incloding tax so thats my two cents hope it helps
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The plus side is that you do less work as most are electric assist. You still have to pedal but on most models, but just enough to turn the pedals over. Some will actually go faster than you are pedaling. The down side is that they weigh a lot and aren't much fun when the battery goes out. Also the range depends on the terrrain, more hills = shorter range. They are usually expensive. When the batteries no longer hold a charge , they aren't cheap to replace and usually have to be ordered.
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Dihatsu .2 liter weedeater XP90, yea she runs on a 20:1 gas/oil ratio, got her up to 26 mph going down hill, shes pretty sweet, Id take u off the line, but I think you have me top end, get a life\n\n--truth is son, I run a new gsxr750, it does 188mph 600 from redline, but any retard can go in a straight line and mash the pedal, but, where technique really counts is in the mountains and on the twists, in which case son, you would be eaten alive, and guess what, i spent 60000 less than you...now whos the tard? hahaha
110351
pointless on road unless its an urban assult bike.  if you invest in some nice carbon disc brakes, you can match the weight of XTR v brakes, but expect to spend 600 plus dollars for those.  discs have no fading and have great stopping power.  the pads are really simple to change out too.  bleeding gets a little messy though.  and you can ride home if you knock your rim out of true.
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if you are planing to go off road, i just purchased a giant trance 3 and i love it, full suspention, disc brakes, twenty-seven speed, aluminum frame it weighs about 26lbs, and i payed around $1300, extremely happy with this purchase. \nI recommend talking to your local bike dealer and getting sized for a bike to fit you and your needs, don't just buy one from wal-mart, because when you shop at a dealer they will give you mantainance packages and they can help you better
523746
Lightspeed and several other manufacturers make good tri bikes...  go to your local bike shop and ask.  I have a few friends who ride Quintana Roo and others.  Ride safe!
704898
maby this will help............http://www.amazon.com/GT-Speed-10-Function-Bicycle-Computer/dp/B000DZGLPA
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i thought i read somewhere that AA could fly something like a bike for $40. sounds cheap so it might be wrong. i was trying to fly my bike to Mexico for vacation.\n\ndid you take the bike apart? you can pack it tighter if you remove the front wheel, pedals, and handlebars. use lots of bubble wrap to protect your investment.