How do I choose a bicycle?
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u should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.\n\nor you can consider hybrids they are meant for road rideing and is more comfortable than moutain.\n\nroadbikes can also work they are a bit expensive and cant take much damage. but they go very fast!\n\nbut if you want to look cool and fell comfortable get a westcost chopper!! they look pimped out with huge hind wheel and a motor bike like look!! they even have leather seats!!\nhope this helps.
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The other answers you've received are excellent, but let me add my two cents.  I, like you, ride several miles a day.  I started riding regularly 13 years ago on a $200 hybrid.  I loved the bike but eventually felt like I deserved something a little nicer.  So, a few years ago I purchase a $600 Performance brand bike.  Again, a good (steel frame) bike.  But now I've come to a point where I want to ride more intensely and farther; so last weekend I purchased a Trek Pilot 5.2.\n\nAll of this is a long-winded way of recommending that you get the best bike you can afford up front, because eventually you may want to go farther, longer, and faster!
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First off, you want to consider your short term and long term capabilities.  Do you plan on getting good in a short amount of time and needing an upgrade?  Do you plan on using it for a rec tool and have no plans on advancing?  If you plan on advancing in the future, get a bike that has some room to grow, but not too much in terms of high-end parts.  You can get a good bike for a medium budget that will be ideal for beginner to intermediate riders.  Ebay is a great place to find slightly used bikes due to many people feeling the need to upgrade bikes every year or two.  Look for a Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher, Specialized with LX components and you won't pay more than 400-500 dollars for a low mileage bike.  Good luck!
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GO TO WWW.GLOBALSOURCES.COM AND SEARCH UNDER BICYCLES.
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Whatever size you feel comfortable on. You shouldn't buy a bike based only on your height. Some people like bikes that are a little lower, some a little higher. Just try a few out a see what you like.
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All bike stores will fit you on a bike ..... It will take a couple of hours to fit the appropriate bike.....\n\nWhen I say bike store I do not mean walmart or target I mean a place thats sells only bikes and bike accesories.....\n\nTake your time and get the right bike.... Buy what feels confortable to you.... DO NOT allow them to sell you something you can not afford or one that does not fit well.\n\nThe bike I bought was way more confortable than the 2000.00 bike they tried to sell me.... I paid 750.00 for mine...
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A large portion of the time choosing a road bike comes down simply to preference.  There are so many good bikes these day's, it truly comes down to the buyers opinion.  It all depends on the material frame you want, components, etc.  For me, I like stiff, small, I like aluminum, I use and prefer 38mm bars, and ultegra because it is cheap and easier to replace when I crash it.  I must say though, I have had a couple of Specialized frames and I absolutely love them!  I had the Allez about 3-4 yrs ago, and an S-Works E5 which I have had for a couple of yrs and was and still am completely satisfied.  I have also had a couple of Fujis, and I think they are just okay.
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Take one for a test ride.  The better bike shops have bikes for this purpose.
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It depends on what you want to spend.  Cyclists are known for upgrading equipment often.  You might want to find a used mountain bike.  I would recommend one without rear suspension.  A decent two-year old used bike goes for about half the price of a new one.\n\nTo convert the mountain bike to a commuter bike, you need to add three things:  urban tires (slicks), fenders, and a rack.  You might also need a light, front and rear.  You can get the new tires for about $30, fenders for $40, and a rack for $20.\n\nIf money is not an object and you want a true commuter bike, you might want to look at the commuter bikes by Breezer. http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes.cfm  These bikes have racks, fenders, lights, and an internal 7- or 8-speed hub (like the old English 3-speeds).\n\nGood luck and happy trails.
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all depends on what you wish to do with it.\nAbout 20 years ago when i was into BMX racing , my choice of bike was the light weight "redline"
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freeride bikes, try Kona or Giant ! they have really good choice and they are cheap ! Cheers
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Well I work at a place where we sell Specialized, so I'm biased a little. But ride all 4, in the same day, checking for the same things on every bike. The thing about bicycles is that the components that make the biggest ride difference(drivetrain, brakes, suspension, ect.) are made by somebody else and they are availible with whatever brand you want, the difference lies in frame geometry and materials. Everyone is different, everyone rides different. So figure out which bikes are in your price range, pick a sunny saturday or sunday and go bike shopping. Pick whatever feels best. Most brands/bike shops will offer a lifetime warranty on the frame, if they don't consider going somewhere else, and if you keep your bike tuned, regardless of brand, the parts will last a really long time(unless you ride real hard but that doesn't happen to too many hybrids).\n\nDon't forget wear a helmet, it'll could save your life. Ride on
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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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I would find a respectable bike shop and get a decent one. Sometimes you get what you pay for, if you know what I mean.
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It will depend on what type of bike and what type of riding you plan to do. Is it a road bike or a mountain bike, or maybe a bmx? \n\nAlso, the manufacturers may have slightly different methods of measuring their bikes. What is 19" from one manufacturer may be 18.5" from another. \n\nThe best thing to do would be to go into a dealers shop and ask them. (Don't buy from wal-mart or sears etc.) They have tools that will help determine the best size and fit. Then take some bikes for a test ride, see how they feel.
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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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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.