Rami
I haven't been on a bike for long while and want to buy one mostly for exercising purposes and riding with my wife and 12 year old daughter. I don't need a hardcore bike just something that is not too high maintenance and won't fall apart after a few rides.
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Either a used bike from craigslist IF & only IF you know what you're looking for & at. Or...a new "put it together yourself" model from Bikes Direct. If you don't feel up to the assembly & tuning up process, take it to a bike shop or ship it directly to a bike shop for assembly.
I'll ask you a question. Why a mountain bike? Will you be riding on rough off-road trails? Or on light trails & pavement? If the latter of the two - you don't need a mountain bike. You NEED a comfort and/or hybrid bike. Read this article from R.E.I. - How to Choose a Bicycle - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bicycle.html
More links below from Bikes Direct. Get a good one. 24 speed that has a "cassette" rear cog, not a "freewheel". Also look for double wall rims.
Either a used bike from craigslist IF & only IF you know what you're looking for & at. Or...a new "put it together yourself" model from Bikes Direct. If you don't feel up to the assembly & tuning up process, take it to a bike shop or ship it directly to a bike shop for assembly.
I'll ask you a question. Why a mountain bike? Will you be riding on rough off-road trails? Or on light trails & pavement? If the latter of the two - you don't need a mountain bike. You NEED a comfort and/or hybrid bike. Read this article from R.E.I. - How to Choose a Bicycle - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bicycle.html
More links below from Bikes Direct. Get a good one. 24 speed that has a "cassette" rear cog, not a "freewheel". Also look for double wall rims.
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Algore
I have multiple sclerosis and until a few days ago I could not walk. So my muscles have lost a lot of strength. I am going to use a bicycle to get in shape. Unfortunately, I still can't go outside. Would you recommend an exercise bike or a regular bike with an indoor trainer so I could take it out when I am able. Please also include what types of either you would recommend. I have about $500.
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My mom has MS and used a recumbent exercise bike to get her legs back in strength. Once she was finally able to "graduate" to road riding, she purchased a 3 wheel recumbent.
You might want to run this by your physician first, but recumbents tend to work well for people with muscular atrophy because they do not place any stress on the back or neck (in a recumbent you are seated, with your legs in front of you).
Most modern exercise bikes are recum. style so you should have no problem picking up a good used one for less than you have to spend. I would check both ebay and craigslist in your area, I imagine someone has one for sale (I saw one recently in DFW in the free section of craigslist).
Note: if you do get a recumbent to use with a magnetic trainer, you will have to go with the 2 wheel variety (which may be a little more difficult to learn on).
My mom has MS and used a recumbent exercise bike to get her legs back in strength. Once she was finally able to "graduate" to road riding, she purchased a 3 wheel recumbent.
You might want to run this by your physician first, but recumbents tend to work well for people with muscular atrophy because they do not place any stress on the back or neck (in a recumbent you are seated, with your legs in front of you).
Most modern exercise bikes are recum. style so you should have no problem picking up a good used one for less than you have to spend. I would check both ebay and craigslist in your area, I imagine someone has one for sale (I saw one recently in DFW in the free section of craigslist).
Note: if you do get a recumbent to use with a magnetic trainer, you will have to go with the 2 wheel variety (which may be a little more difficult to learn on).
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