11 responses to “What is a good cycling bike for beginners?”

• reignofcheese March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  The truth is, your best bet is to go to a good bike shop (you know, the guys who only deal with bikes and bike stuff), and take a look around – a good bike shop will only sell the good brands.

  When it comes to bicycles, all the good brands build an equal bike, and it comes down to personal preference and brand bias, so it’s not worth just recommending one. You need to try some on for yourself.

  The lightest bikes tend to be race style ones like this:
  http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/1_series/12/

  More important than anything else, is that you have the shop fit you properly. I wouldn’t buy a bike anywhere except a shop that way I have proper service and support. Order online and you’re on your own.

• IAmSoccerGangsta March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  the ind with wheels and 2 handle bars!

• jiggy jammer March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  get a huffy

• RavenaTeenTitan March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  almost any road bike will work, ask the people that work in the bike store to make sure

• Fat Johnny March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  Try a Trek! I love them! You will be able to find just what you are looking for at http://www.trekbikes.com

• Franky March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  BMX ! works your muscles up unlike them pussy mountain bikes

  hah im kidding

  but seriously get a bmx.

• Peter L March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  you try to ride with VANCOM tires .trust me

  Website: http://www.vancom.com.cn

• irish gef March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  now if u dont mind paying the extra bucks i would say get a trek but sice u got a 1000$ BUDGET i would advise u to get bikes like khs specelized etc etc oh and if ur tall try a timetrail bike and rember allways wear a helmet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Wendell S March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  For road cycling and under $1,000 budget:
  If you are "brand" conscious, then try craigslist for a used entry-to-middle level road bike. Make sure the bike is current model, so any service/parts are still available when needed. Pay attention to these two area: (1) Derailleur- Shimano Ultegra, 105, or Tiagra is your order of choice. (2) Shifter- make sure the bike is equipped with a combined brake/shifter (stay away from down-tube or stem shifter). Brand such as Specialized, GT, Trek, Giant, Felt, Litespeed, and etc are all trustworth brands.
  If you don’t mind the brand, then bikesdirect.com (a Texas online site) sells some old name bikes (Motobecane, Mercier, from France, Dawes, Windsor from England, even thought these brands are all owned by other than their original owner) that use decent-to-top-notch components (Shimano of Japan, SRAM of USA, Campaqnolo of Italy) at discounted prices (compared with your friendly neighborhood bike shop).
  If you are new to the cycling, then getting a new bike probably is the better way to go. Make sure you select the right "size" of the bike that "fit" you (components can be changed/upgrades, but you stuck with the frame you chose). If you don’t know what bike size you need, then visit several local bike shops will get you to the right direction.

• solvent March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  Where I live, $1000/- is adequate to buy new decent entry level road bike

  Look for multi-speed road bike having double chainrings 53/39T with 11-27T cassette, unless you are living in hilly vicinity, then go for triple chainrings

  700C wheelsets allows you to buy tire more easily when worn out (700C tire usually cheaper and do not puncture as easily as tubulars)

• David E March 21st, 2010 at 16:34

  My recommendation is to look at the websites of the following manufacturers, and check who their local dealers are. I’m also including some bike modesl that you want to look for.

  - Specialized – Allez, Sequoia
  - Trek – 1.2, 1.5
  - Cannondale – Caad9 (6 or 7)
  - Giant – TCX 2, Defy 2, Defy 3

  Make sure you try a couple of shops and a couple of manufacturers, it’ll give you a feel for different bikes and also the personalities and level of service of each shop, which will be important for when you do your fitting (make sure you get fit) and service your bike later on.

  All these manufacturers have solid entry level bikes in your price range, at that point you are looking a the Shimano Tiagra level components which is a solid product. If you pay a little extra you can get 105s which is definetely worth the money.

  Hope that helps.