OT: looking for suggestions on buying a new bicycle
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OT: looking for suggestions on buying a new bicycle
absolutely clueless here (what's new!)
need a daily commuter type of bike, 8 miles each way in northern california. I usually stay on paved surfaces, mostly flat and not much if any off road. Plusses for low maintenance, something that can take the abuse as I am pretty rough with stuff, and won't stick out to thieves looking for expensive bikes.
Any suggestions as far was where to go to learn more, brands that are good, etc... When I go to the bike store, I feel as though I am in a car dealership and don't know if I can trust them.
Also, what is wrong with tubeless tires? I never knew they had these but there must be some catch.
cheers!
chance
need a daily commuter type of bike, 8 miles each way in northern california. I usually stay on paved surfaces, mostly flat and not much if any off road. Plusses for low maintenance, something that can take the abuse as I am pretty rough with stuff, and won't stick out to thieves looking for expensive bikes.
Any suggestions as far was where to go to learn more, brands that are good, etc... When I go to the bike store, I feel as though I am in a car dealership and don't know if I can trust them.
Also, what is wrong with tubeless tires? I never knew they had these but there must be some catch.
cheers!
chance
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Thieves will love any new bike (even the cheap ones)
Some thieves aren't that knowledgeable about what they steal.
One idea a friend employed was putting some duct tape on his bike. He chose spots that made it look like it was really bad condition. Now, a piece of duct tape on a metal tube shouldn't do a darn thing to help hold a bike together, but he said it actually worked.
Another idea is to paint it a bland color by hand (with a brush) and then duct tape spots.
Give the impression that the bike isn't that good.
You get the idea...but of course, if it is in the middle of the night, thieves will probably take any bike.
One idea a friend employed was putting some duct tape on his bike. He chose spots that made it look like it was really bad condition. Now, a piece of duct tape on a metal tube shouldn't do a darn thing to help hold a bike together, but he said it actually worked.
Another idea is to paint it a bland color by hand (with a brush) and then duct tape spots.
Give the impression that the bike isn't that good.
You get the idea...but of course, if it is in the middle of the night, thieves will probably take any bike.
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Here 's a good review site ...
Bill's right about the theft issue. It doesn't matter if it looks nice or not. If it isn't secured and if you leave it out of your sight, it may not be yours for long.<ul><li><a href="http://www.bikereviews.com/">Reviews</a></li></ul>
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