I apologize about my first post, it sounded like a want ad, not my intent. I’m looking for any input or recommendations from those that have a pedal bike that they like. I’m fairly confident that I want a comfort style bike, nothing that is going to break the bank though. Any help would be appreciated!
My buddy owns a bike shop and he sells Giant bikes. The reason is: Giant makes the frames for all of the major bike makes in the US until they get up into the 1K plus bikes. They are great bikes and you don’t pay for the name as much as you would for other mfg’s. PM me if you want any more info.
Interesting, where is his shop?
The Giant brand bikes are very good bikes if you are looking for a general bike. They hold up quite well and don’t cost alot. 
The key to bike shopping is to get out and try bikes, I fully endorse locally owned shops like the one above because they will give you great service. I have elbow tendinitis so finding a bike comfortable to my problem really allowed me to test different bikes brands and styles. It can be time consuming but if your gonna plunk down the cash find something you really will enjoy for multiple years. Good Luck
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I apologize about my first post, it sounded like a want ad, not my intent. I’m looking for any input or recommendations from those that have a pedal bike that they like. I’m fairly confident that I want a comfort style bike, nothing that is going to break the bank though. Any help would be appreciated!
Penn Cycle in Woodbury-Jimmy is the manager and he REALLY is helpful and knows his stuff. He thoroughly gets it and service after the sale is extrodinary.
I own a catrike trail. Thousands less than a Mustang etc and more fun.
I bought my Trek from Jimmy. He is excellent!
WS
I have a Trek Solo. The handle bars are upright and the pedels are about 6 inch forwarded with a back rest. It is very comfortable for me because I have a little back problem. Price was right in my range. Like someone said look and ride them to get the one you like. I also have a Schwinn 4 cruzer for pulling the grand around in a cart..
Good luck !!!
Comfort will be my number one concern. Thanks for the reply’s!
My wife and I both have Lemond road bikes. They have been great. Very light and fast.
I’ve had a Trek 7.2 FX for a few years and have really been happy with it. It’s a “fitness hybrid” type bike. It sounds like you might be looking for something a little more on the comfort side, though. I’d recommend going to a shop, telling them what you’re looking for, and trying several out. They’ll let you ride them around before you buy. We bought ours at Penn Cycle, and they were great to deal with.
I’ll be shopping for a bike this summer too, as we will be moving close to our friends and figure we should get bikes.
I want to get one for a couple other reasons too. I am out of shape and besides walking the dog, bike riding is the one of the few “workouts” that I find enjoyable.
I’ll be looking for a mountain bike, because once in a while I love to ride trails like I am a kid again.
I had a mid-range Giant as a teen, so I am happy hearing the info on them. I’ll probably stick to them since everything has been positive.
Thanks guys.
Mike, I always have that desire, but when really looking at it, I found that the great majority of my riding is on the road, so I wanted something more suited to that. Multiple bikes is the answer, but I don’t want to deal with the cost, storage, etc.
Good luck in your search!
Yeah, I realize mountain bikes aren’t the greatest for street riding, but I figure the major difference is that it creates more resistance with the fatter tires and thicker tread, which isn’t a bad thing. I believe the tires will also wear pretty fast on the street, which again isn’t a big deal.
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I bought my Trek from Jimmy. He is excellent!
WS
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Comfort will be my number one concern. Thanks for the reply’s!
Comfort was the main deal for my wife’s bike, Real easy on the back due to frame design. Brand name is Townie at the shop in Woodbury I mentioned. If it’s not comfortable it won’t get used!
Try a Giant Suede. Great bike, reasonable, and very comfortable.
Wade
Like others have said, get a bike that’s comfortable. I’d get a mountain bike for the more upright riding position.
I would guess that this bike is for exercise, so don’t worry about the added rolling resistance from the bigger tires – you’ll just get your exercise faster! The rolling resistance isn’t that bad if you inflate your rear tire (the one that carries the most weight) to max. inflation, and the front to about 10 lbs. less (so that it rolls easily, but absorbs bumps better than if pumped to the max.)
Don’t get caught up in the “this one weighs 2 grams less and has fancier gears, etc.” stuff. Unless you’re going to ride it 50+ miles EVERY DAY, a basic, solid bike at a reasonable price is best.
Dan
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