im new to cycling, where can i find a modestly priced new bike or a good used bike in orange county.?
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Depends what you're looking for, price range, and if you know how to judge quality vs junk.\n\nSome bike shops carry used bikes, prices tend to be above market but you know it's quality.\n\nCraigslist / ebay / classified are hit and miss, there are some good deals but you have to know what you're doing and there are lots of scammers. \n\nGarage sales and thrift stores like Goodwill are sometimes good finds, but you have to do a lot of driving around only to find old junk.\n\nMy best recommendation is a large bikeshop that carries used bikes. \n\nGood luck,\nScott
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Try contacting the San Diego Pocket Bike Shop.\n\nIf they can't be of service call or visit The Pocket Bike Shop Directory of North America http://www.PocketBikeShopDirectory.com
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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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Any good well known brand makes inexpensive mountain bikes and you can usually get a good one on ebay.  Try the following:\n\nSchwinn\nGiant\nTrek\nGary Fisher\nKona\nDiamondback\nSpecialized\nMongoose\n\nThese are all good brands, the key to a good mountain bike and your satisfaction is in the deraulier gearing, make sure you get good gears (shimano) and good brakes.  Even if you are not going to race you want a bike to last and one of the above brands will make you happy, just make sure it fits and you are comfortable.
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you'll probably want a low-end mountain bike. go to your local bike shop, tell them what you'll be doing and they should be helpful. you should not feel pressured at all, otherwise find a different bike shop. Specialized hardrock (cheapest model is $360, bike shop's lowest price should be the same or less) would be good. the specialized Crossroads (cheapest model is $330, bike shop should be the same) also looks good. Trek is another great brand. schwinn and giant are not as good as they used to be, so i would not reccomend them, there are better bikes at similar prices. by all means, these are not the only good brands, there are many others out there! there are also some bike/ cycling forums on the internet that are very helpful when researching a specific bike, and peoples expirences with that particular bike. good luck!
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it all depends if you are a seasoned cyclist ? if you are not, i would recommend you to go to your LBS and get the bike guys over there to help you choose a bike within budget, you don't need to go high end as you are a beginner and you dont need those really high end frames as you would not be able to tell the difference. \n\nif you are a seasoned cyclist, i believe you would have gone to Ebay and look for some really good used bikes, and your budget would have gone twice the amount. anyway LBS is the best bet as they are able to tell you when people around the area have group rides and you are able to join in. Kick back and Enjoy the new bike you purchased. Cheers
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Try Ebay, they have anything and everything you could imagine.  Here are a few I found just for you!\n\nhttp://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&shortcut=0&from=R41&query=bike+basket&category0=
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yard sales and/or thrift stores may be an additional option. \nsome bike stores sell also used bikes which can be pretty cheap, I got a pretty good road bike for $50 this way in perfect working order
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possibly a bike store or a BMX store.
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There are several large shops in the area.  Depends on what you are looking for.  I wouldn't always go to a large shop.  The largest has to be Performance in Campbell.  It is part of a large chain and has some of the best prices.  I get a lot of things there.  Great prices on clothing for example and constantly has sales.  There are shops like Wheel Away or Off Ramp that are fairly generic.  Large selection and cater towards the crowd that rides comfort bikes.  Personally I like Chain Reaction or Bicycle Outfitter but they are Los Altos.  Cupertino Bikes has a great reputation.  If I want something special and I need guidance, Sloughs on Race St. is the place to go.  George is very well known in the bike industry.  Your shop doesn't have a part, guess who they call.  He tends to gear his stuff towards the high end but the guy has everything.  Good guy. Just don't take a dept store bike to be tuned up there.\n\nThere are so many.  ST on Capital is another good one.  If it is Mtn Bikes, Trailhead is a good one.  It just really depends on what you are looking for.
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Just about anywhere as long as you have an ORV sticker.The bike doesn't need to be street legal and as long as you stay off the U.S. and state highways you are good to go.
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Hard tails are best, unless you are riding on really rough terrain.  It's difficult to suggest a bike if you don't give a price.  But Trek makes a very nice entry level bike for about $400 in its 4300.  Gary Fisher makes some very nice entry level bikes in the $250-$400 range.  And the Specialized Stumpjumper can be had for less than $500.\n\nI'd stay away from anything you found in a deptament store, and instead head right to one or more of your local bike shops.  They can be very helpful in choosing the right bike for your budget.  And they don't sell crap that will fall apart in a year.  :)
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Check the website of BICYCLE BUYS ( www.bicyclebuys.com), Jenson USA ( www.jensonusa.com ) and Cambria Bikes ( www.cambriabike.com )----
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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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Check out the bikes by Vision Fitness
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As a former bike shop employee and NORBA racer I can tell you there are alot of great bikes out there. Trek is and always has been a good bike. Owning one will not make you Lance.Alot of all brands of bikes are made by China-bike for their entry to mid level bikes.Specialized is a great bike.Raleigh bicycles are wonderful machines I own a R-600 road model.But!....In my opinion and I have had,Schwinn's,Diamonbacks even a Pro-flex, Cannondale Bicycles are in a class of their own. They are hand made in America by bicyclists for bicyclists.Oh....yeah I have one....a Cannondale Super V-1000.........you need one too.
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www.performancebike.com\nwww.nashbar.com