best bike for 300 or under? - GoFuckYourself.com

BlackCrayon · 03-31-2007, 12:12 PM

I'm looking to buy a bike just to ride around the city for fun but i haven't rode since highschool so i have no idea whats good these days and what isn't. I saw a nice shwinn but i don't know much about em. Just looking for some opinions. Thanks.

BlackCrayon · 03-31-2007, 12:42 PM

Btw, comfort is probably most important. I don't want something that hurts my ass. i don't need anything fancy, I won't be using it daily or anything. Just something to get out on once in a while.

03-31-2007, 01:14 PM

pickup a used TREK 800series...under $300

03-31-2007, 01:19 PM

do you know what size frame you need??? there are some really good deals on cannondales, Trek, Specialized on ebay....

just make sure you know what size you need.....

BlackCrayon · 03-31-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

do you know what size frame you need??? there are some really good deals on cannondales, Trek, Specialized on ebay....

just make sure you know what size you need.....

I really have no idea. How do you judge what size frame you need?

shekinah · 03-31-2007, 02:59 PM

I encountered bike accidents before and am very afraid to try again

I've got chopped bike at home

fuzzylogic · 03-31-2007, 03:15 PM

bikes under $700 are shit

BlackCrayon · 03-31-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shekinah

I encountered bike accidents before and am very afraid to try again

I've got chopped bike at home

Yeah i know what you mean. Someone here in Ottawa got hit by a bus on one not too long ago. I think I'm going to stick mostly to bike trails.

BlackCrayon · 03-31-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzylogic

bikes under $700 are shit

As long as it can get me from place to place and not hurt my ass or make my dick go numb, thats all i need.

03-31-2007, 04:08 PM

you should go to good bike shop and window shop...get your bike measurements and pickup a used one online....

but like someone posted, new bikes under $300 r not tat good....try and get a good used one or up the budget for a new one...

tony286 · 03-31-2007, 06:25 PM

I have a friend who rides he says anything under a grand is weak.

fuzzylogic · 03-31-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

As long as it can get me from place to place and not hurt my ass or make my dick go numb, thats all i need.

so what ur asking is what piece of shit over what piece of shit should u buy? they are all pieces of shit and therefore no one gives a shit what piece of shit u choose. no matter piece of shit bike it is u choose it will be a piece of shit bike.

there is no better shit.
it's all shit.

fuzzylogic · 03-31-2007, 07:22 PM

so go to any sports store and buy a bike where the frame between the handles and seat is two inches below ur crotch when bike is between ur legs while standing. when riding make sure knees do not touch handles or rise above them.

doesnt matter what brand, color or race -- they are all shit at $300

I am chauncy · 03-31-2007, 08:09 PM

Gary Fisher makes a couple real nice bikes close to that price range

03-31-2007, 12:12 PM	#1
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	best bike for 300 or under? I'm looking to buy a bike just to ride around the city for fun but i haven't rode since highschool so i have no idea whats good these days and what isn't. I saw a nice shwinn but i don't know much about em. Just looking for some opinions. Thanks. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

03-31-2007, 12:42 PM	#2
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	Btw, comfort is probably most important. I don't want something that hurts my ass. i don't need anything fancy, I won't be using it daily or anything. Just something to get out on once in a while. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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I am chauncy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 568	Gary Fisher makes a couple real nice bikes close to that price range __________________ "Catch a man a fish, and you can sell it to him. Teach a man to fish, and you ruin a wonderful business opportunity." Karl Marx Affiliate Program Cash Beta v0.9

03-31-2007, 01:14 PM	#3
LilBro Guest Posts: n/a	pickup a used TREK 800series...under $300

03-31-2007, 01:19 PM	#4
LilBro Guest Posts: n/a	do you know what size frame you need??? there are some really good deals on cannondales, Trek, Specialized on ebay.... just make sure you know what size you need.....

03-31-2007, 03:15 PM	#7
fuzzylogic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: buffalo, las vegas. icq: 285808879 Posts: 4,796	bikes under $700 are shit

03-31-2007, 04:08 PM	#10
LilBro Guest Posts: n/a	you should go to good bike shop and window shop...get your bike measurements and pickup a used one online.... but like someone posted, new bikes under $300 r not tat good....try and get a good used one or up the budget for a new one...

03-31-2007, 06:25 PM	#11
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I have a friend who rides he says anything under a grand is weak.

03-31-2007, 07:22 PM	#13
fuzzylogic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: buffalo, las vegas. icq: 285808879 Posts: 4,796	so go to any sports store and buy a bike where the frame between the handles and seat is two inches below ur crotch when bike is between ur legs while standing. when riding make sure knees do not touch handles or rise above them. doesnt matter what brand, color or race -- they are all shit at $300