Seeking avenue to learn about bikes & bicycling
I joined this group in hopes of learning about bikes ... so as to
purchase one. I know nothing of purchasing a bike. I understand the concepts of road & off-road & trail & dirt ...etc. But do not know what that means as far as the different styles of bicycles -- other than the tires are different. Please direct me to a group or web address where I can learn about bikes and bicycling -- and most importantly how & where to purchase. I have never purchased a bike before -- have ridden ... but not purchased. I am female & 50's & live in Virginia. Thanks, SHiRL |
Seeking avenue to learn about bikes & bicycling
Go to your local bicycle shop and they will give you the lowdown. Then
go to another one to get a second opinion. Mike 1st.Spirit wrote: I joined this group in hopes of learning about bikes ... so as to purchase one. I know nothing of purchasing a bike. I understand the concepts of road & off-road & trail & dirt ...etc. But do not know what that means as far as the different styles of bicycles -- other than the tires are different. Please direct me to a group or web address where I can learn about bikes and bicycling -- and most importantly how & where to purchase. I have never purchased a bike before -- have ridden ... but not purchased. I am female & 50's & live in Virginia. Thanks, SHiRL |
Seeking avenue to learn about bikes & bicycling
There has a bunch of books at the library. I know because I read some of them. 1st.Spirit Wrote: I joined this group in hopes of learning about bikes ... so as to purchase one. I know nothing of purchasing a bike. I understand the concepts of road & off-road & trail & dirt ...etc. But do not know what that means as far as the different styles of bicycles -- other than the tires are different. Please direct me to a group or web address where I can learn about bikes and bicycling -- and most importantly how & where to purchase. I have never purchased a bike before -- have ridden ... but not purchased. I am female & 50's & live in Virginia. Thanks, SHiRL -- Dan H |
Seeking avenue to learn about bikes & bicycling
On Apr 4, 6:27 am, "1st.Spirit" wrote:
I joined this group in hopes of learning about bikes ... so as to purchase one. I know nothing of purchasing a bike. I understand the concepts of road & off-road & trail & dirt ...etc. But do not know what that means as far as the different styles of bicycles -- other than the tires are different. Please direct me to a group or web address where I can learn about bikes and bicycling -- and most importantly how & where to purchase. I have never purchased a bike before -- have ridden ... but not purchased. I am female & 50's & live in Virginia. Thanks, SHiRL Go to a few local bike shops, talk to them. Let them know early on you are there for an education, not necessarily to buy at that moment. If they whine and say 'buy this now', go somewhere else. Look for somebody other than a young kid to talk to. |
Seeking avenue to learn about bikes & bicycling
On Apr 4, 8:27 am, "1st.Spirit" wrote:
I joined this group in hopes of learning about bikes ... so as to purchase one. I know nothing of purchasing a bike. I understand the concepts of road & off-road & trail & dirt ...etc. But do not know what that means as far as the different styles of bicycles -- other than the tires are different. Please direct me to a group or web address where I can learn about bikes and bicycling -- and most importantly how & where to purchase. I have never purchased a bike before -- have ridden ... but not purchased. I am female & 50's & live in Virginia. Thanks, SHiRL http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ |
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