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| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
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| 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 |
2669.0. "Fit questions for a novice MTB shopper" by DTRACY::STORM () Fri Sep 03 1993 18:02
How important is bike fit for the casual MTB user? and if it's
important, how do you ever find a used MTB that's just right?
I haven't ridden a bike since High School (many moons ago) and I am
overwhelmed with the complexity of options available now. My
motivation is to start riding with my 8 yr old daughter. I don't
expect to do any hard-core riding, but I want something that is
reasonably comfortable and will last so I can ride with my 4yr son
when he is bigger.
From reading this notesfile, it seems like a decent used MTB is the
right approach for me. Since I'm 6'1", I'd guessed I'd look for
a 19" or 20" frame and that would be that. On further reading, it
sounds like it may be more complicated than that. What else should
I look for? I'm not finding that many used MTBs to chose from, so
I'm not sure how picky I can be.
Thanks,
Mark
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| 2669.1 | OR CROSS/CRUISER | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Fri Sep 03 1993 18:05 | 5 |
| Go to a reputable dealer. He'll help you. If the intention is as
casual as it sounds, maybe a cross bike/cruiser might be a better
choice. They'll help you...
Chip
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| 2669.2 | or maybe? | KIDVAX::OPR_BROGDEN | | Sat Sep 04 1993 02:40 | 4 |
| Or you could buy my 19',undestructable frame and put whatever
components you want on it!! Ya,ya, that's it!!
Tiim
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| 2669.3 | Fall's a good time to start looking | DNEAST::FIKE_MIKE | | Tue Sep 07 1993 10:59 | 12 |
| For casual riding it's not that critical. I'd forget about sizes per
se and just keep you eyes open in the for sale columns and try out
anything you find. Most folks will let you take it for a spin around
the block and that's all you'll need to know if it's totally
unacceptable. You may fit on anything from a 17" to a 21" depending on
how it's set up. You can always raise/lower the seatpost and get a
longer/shorter stem to make it fit better. You should be able to find a
decent used MTB for $200 or so if you're patient and look hard. More
money gets you a better choice of componentry which isn't going to
matter too much if you're not hammering it.
Mike
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