I am looking for a new bike, there are millions of choices. Some have front suspension and some have back and front suspension. Do they make a difference? or should I go with the old fashioned no suspension?
New bike - should I buy with front suspension, front and back suspension?
- Thread starter HAMSTER INSPECTOR
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I ride mostly city. If your ass is sore, I can loan you my ass rumbler to massage your sore butt.
get a Ducati with adjustable suspension...red is my favourite colour forget pedal bikes....kidstuff
No. The wrong seat and seat position, combined with frequent, long and/or rough rides can result in excessive pressure on nerves in the perineum which can cause urinary and erectile dysfunction over time. Kidney damage would be pretty rare for recreational/casual road riders unless you take a severe spill.
Get a road bike with a flat bar instead of drop bars. Something like a cyclocross bike. Put some bigger tires as well, something like a 700x28 or 32. I don't think you'd need suspension to ride on the road. Unless you actually need suspension for off roading, it will only add more weight to the bike. Plus, just another component to maintain, so why bother?
Unless you're riding downhills or on rough terrain, why get any suspension? It's just mucho added weight for marginal comfort.
Urban riders would benefit from the relaxed profile of a hybrid and rolling on slicks rather than knobby tires.
Urban riders would benefit from the relaxed profile of a hybrid and rolling on slicks rather than knobby tires.
One of my bikes is a Kona Jake CX and it has drop bars, not flat. It's my "go anywhere, do anything" bike.
Love it, ride 15 km to work along rough Toronto roads most days, all year long. Also take it on bike paths and trails that are not too technical. Have done a few cyclocross races, and a 100 km charity ride on it. I've even seen them in the transition area rack at triathlons. Newer models have disc brakes which is a plus.
Hot and a cyclist...well hello sexy lady :wink:im a avid cyclist.....and i highly recommend Manitou SX front suspensions... i have them on my Klein bike love it!! ......it cut through deep pot holey roads in the city like a breeze...... hey if u need ur bike repaired im your girlPM me
You can get a good hybrid road bike at skiis and bikes with carbon fibre suspension in the frame or just front fork. I have this type and it makes a huge difference if you are riding many hours (3+) for potholes, bumps and imperfections in the road. They absorb shock and impact rather then transferring it all to your body. These type of bikes are very light, comfortable and provide OK shock absorption for their intended purpose. They cost approx $600-900, but if you don't mind the price can always spend more and get an all carbon fibre frame road bike. Just go there and take them out for a test spin.
Tough to decide on only one bike!
A few other items:
1. if buying from a store, try at least 3 different bikes before making a decision. Most places will let you put down ID/credit card and take a bike out for a spin. Try a road or CX bike, a hybrid, and a mountain or whatever has front-end suspension.
2. If possible, choose a store near you so that it isn't too much of a chore to take it for servicing or when you want to get equipment. Some places will have free tune-ups for the first year, and/or offer a discount on purchases after you buy the bike. Ask about that sort of deal, it can save you money over time.
3. Don't rush the fitting! I see so many people riding around on bikes that are set up wrong. You can accept and not even notice a bit of discomfort for 20 minutes. But you will start to feel little problems on longer rides that can become aggravating and even harmful. Get the bike set up, then ride for at least an hour and go back and get it adjusted properly.
4. We haven't even talked about pedals yet!
I sure hope HAMSTER INSPECTOR returns and lets us know what he bought.
A few other items:
1. if buying from a store, try at least 3 different bikes before making a decision. Most places will let you put down ID/credit card and take a bike out for a spin. Try a road or CX bike, a hybrid, and a mountain or whatever has front-end suspension.
2. If possible, choose a store near you so that it isn't too much of a chore to take it for servicing or when you want to get equipment. Some places will have free tune-ups for the first year, and/or offer a discount on purchases after you buy the bike. Ask about that sort of deal, it can save you money over time.
3. Don't rush the fitting! I see so many people riding around on bikes that are set up wrong. You can accept and not even notice a bit of discomfort for 20 minutes. But you will start to feel little problems on longer rides that can become aggravating and even harmful. Get the bike set up, then ride for at least an hour and go back and get it adjusted properly.
4. We haven't even talked about pedals yet!
I sure hope HAMSTER INSPECTOR returns and lets us know what he bought.
Good point. I use a Marin Point Reyes for city riding. It has a CF fork and discs. I love it. My only regret is not getting the 29er.
lol i see everyones is gonna start telling you to get a bike like theirs ... ....everybody rides differantly.. but hey, to each its own..... and yes Hamster Inspector there are tons of choices.. hybrid..single speed..road..mountain etc on top of that sooo many components u can ad and remove to make it fit to u........picking the right bike may be alil hard......she can be sexy Cervelo to a CCM "canada crap made" lol or a Specialized Stump Jumper to just Supercycle... its hard to say for me to refer u to a specific bike bc i dont have much to work off of to know u as a person to say ...get a road bike but ad front suspensions on that bitch .....eh while your at it. let throw in some disk breaks and and aerospoke tire on it....ur budget is a key factor u could drop some serious coin and buy a brand new full bike at your local bike shops...or goto canadian tire and be alil more conservative....or build one if u have the time ..... ...But really it all comes down to u... and your personal preferance...how often u ride...... and is it for commuting to work or for just leisure.....are u planning on doing a triathalon....lol or all of the above.... i know i may be getting alil off topic sorry lol I LOVE CYCLING !!! but yes get something with front suspension....
i know i may be getting alil off topic sorry lol I LOVE CYCLING !!! but yes get something with front suspension....
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Manitou SX? Welcome to 1998.im a avid cyclist.....and i highly recommend Manitou SX front suspensions... i have them on my Klein bike love it!! ......it cut through deep pot holey roads in the city like a breeze...... hey if u need ur bike repaired im your girl
