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How To Buy A
Bicycle
The most important aspect to purchasing a bicycle is getting
one that fits you and your unique body geometry. It doesn't
matter if you got a good deal, a mountain bike or road bike, you
won't want to ride it much if it doesn't fit. In fact, the
number one reason people quit riding a bike is because of pain
associated with riding the bicycle.
Because you came here first, you'll be in a great position to
get a bike that fits you, your lifestyle and your budget.
1. Get Measured so that you'll know your size. For example if
you want to get a mountain bike, you'll need to know if you are
a size 15, 16, 17 or so on and if you want a road bike then
you'll need to know if you are a 52, 53, 54 and so on. Bike
shops carry bicycles in multiple sizes just for this reason. If
you have short legs, get a smaller bike and if you have long
legs, get a larger bike and shorten the "cockpit". Of
course, the bike shop will explain all this.
Pick out your bike model after you get sized. Your size may
determine if a particular model will fit you. Also, many models
are sold out at different times of the year so be prepared with
alternates. Many shops carry the same bikes in different sizes
but common sense will tell you that if you are in the market for
a $500 plus bike, then there is a 2 out of three chance you'll
have to order the bike and wait for it to come in.
2. Ride the bike if you can. If you are a seasoned cyclist, then
you may already know what you want or need. All bike shops are
used to people coming in and riding a bike and then not buying
it. In any case, whether or not you get to sample the bike at
another dealership, just about any bike shop can help you get a
right sized bike because it is all simple mathematics and all
bike shops use the same charts.
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Sample Purchase Cycle: 31 days
Day 1, decide to buy bike
Day 2, go to bike shop, get measured, ignore
sales attempts
Day 3, go to Internet, give self an education
on bicycles and bicycle components
Day 4, go to bike shops, ride bikes
Day 5, go back on Internet and look at bikes
you rode and saw
Day 6, go to bike shop that made you
happiest,
purchase bike if in bike shop stock,
or order bike if not in stock
and order a bunch of accessories, especially car
racks, helmets and shoes
Day 10, bike shop calls you to tell you the
bike came in and to come by next day
Day 11, go to bike shop, get fit to bike,
pick-up accessories, order more
Day 12, ride bike
Day 13, ride bike
Day 14, ride bike
Day 15 - 28, ride bike
Day 29, call bike shop and arrange for free
tune up
Day 30, drop off bike and pick-up accessories
Day 31, get bike, ride bike |
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Jamis Bikes
Certainly one of the best manufacturers of road and mountain
bikes. We like them because they have great commuter,
comfort and cruiser bikes made to a high standard but at
prices just north of $300. |
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