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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

690.0. "What am I looking for??" by CSC32::G_MCINTOSH (Touch not the cat, bot the glove!) Thu May 26 1988 22:22

    I want you to know that I have diligently read this entire notes
    file in the last 45 minutes and have one question...
    
                    What am I looking for?
    
    There used to be bikes called "10-Speeds" which had thin tires,
    curved down handle bars and very hard, narrow seats.  Now there
    are Mountain Bikes, Touring Bikes, Racing Bikes, ATB's and so on
    and I don't think I know the difference.  So please tell me what
    I'm looking for.
    
    I live in the country and we have mainly dirt roads, with one or
    two paved roads.  I want a bike to ride around my neighborhood with
    my kids, but one that I can put on the back of my car, so that when
    I go camping (National Parks mainly) I can ride around the area
    there.  I've seen Mtn Bikes that are $400 & up and they seem too
    precise for what I want.  I sold my old "10-Speed" (as described
    above.)  Whatdya think?  Thanks.
    
    Glenn

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
690.1	One other point.	CSC32::G_MCINTOSH	Touch not the cat, bot the glove!	`Thu May 26 1988 22:24`	6
	One other point... I do want 10 speeds because I will go 5 or 10 miles over rolling dirt roads. Glenn
690.2	Sounds like a non-fancy mountain bike	MARKER::WARD		`Fri May 27 1988 10:41`	10
	I think you want a lower-priced "mountain bike,' particularly if you want to ride on dirt roads. For me, a 10-speed if much preferable if you like riding fast for long distances on good pavement. If the goal is to ride around generally for shorter distances on poor or non-existent pavement, I think a non-fancy "mountain bike" is the way to go. Pat .
690.3	Mountain Bike	PSG::BUCHANAN	Bat	`Fri May 27 1988 13:50`	7
	Many of us in this conference are "hard core" riders who recognize the differences between a road racing bike, a road touring bike and a off-road "mountain" bike. And our answer is GET ONE OF EACH. OK, get real, one bike. You live in the country, dirt roads (maybe no roads), riding with the kids, riding in parks. Answer, mountain bike.
690.4		CSC32::G_MCINTOSH	Touch not the cat, bot the glove!	`Fri May 27 1988 17:14`	5
	Thanks folks! Glenn
690.5		CSC32::G_MCINTOSH	Touch not the cat, bot the glove!	`Fri May 27 1988 19:09`	3
	One more question... Why do I need a Mtn bike vs. an ATB? Glenn
690.6	mountain bike == All terain bike	RANGLY::PFISTER_ROB	Bike hard, or sell it	`Mon May 30 1988 15:23`	1

690.7	A City Bike Might Make It in the Country	PMROAD::ACOUTURE		`Tue May 31 1988 16:17`	9
	Another alternative to mountain bikes if you don't want to spend a lot of money is a city bike. They are built like a mountain bike but not as durable. They're available in the $250.00 range. This isn't a bike for the hardcores, but it's designed for the more sedate riders that need a bike that will hold up to the potholes and light off road use. It won't dent your pockets quite as much and it will probably meet your needs. Arthur