View Full Version : what's a good bycicle


simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 01:32 PM
well since my parents took my sixer to mejico (yea, i spelt it with a j instead
of you'r precious x, take that you damn gringos:D;):))
and my fox is in dry dock, ive taken to riding my bicycle.
the same one i had since i was 12[8D]
now im in the mood for a better one.
ill mostly be riding around town so i dont need a bmx bike or anything,
i just want a good crusing bike (obviously that can take a pot hole or two though).
im willing to go into the $170 range.

any suggestions?

03_gt_woowee
04-24-2008, 01:34 PM
get a huffy from walmart

bingo

Jugador
04-24-2008, 01:36 PM
no **** some of the 200 dollar range wal mart bikesdon't look too crappy these days.

simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 01:37 PM
i thought of getting THIS ONE (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9207779)
last time i went and the ones @ my walmart are a really nice metalic brown too
i just dont know if its a quality bike or not

Jugador
04-24-2008, 01:40 PM
hahaha we used to call those bikes "hoopties". im not even sure how that word is spelled. anyway, i would look for something with gears cause it sucks riding a direct drive bike and topping out. check out the "Next" bikes. i guess its the wal mart brand but they aren't half bad for the price.

03_gt_woowee
04-24-2008, 01:46 PM
if you buy that bicycle be prepared to get your ass whipped

35thAnni99GT
04-24-2008, 01:48 PM
beach cruiser yeah!

simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 01:58 PM
ORIGINAL: Jugador

hahaha we used to call those bikes "hoopties". im not even sure how that word is spelled. anyway, i would look for something with gears cause it sucks riding a direct drive bike and topping out. check out the "Next" bikes. i guess its the wal mart brand but they aren't half bad for the price.

hmm didnt notice its not a gear bike.
the one i saw is.

and 03gt
im not worried about some trying to kick my ass cuz im an intewebz toughie;)

but a more... sporty bike MAY peak my interest.
anyone know of a good cheap mogoose model?

nseoi
04-24-2008, 03:17 PM
if you want to stick to that price range i would recomend a $170ish mongoose from walmart i saw recently, its a fullsuspension mountainbike that will last u a good amount of time, even has front disc brake if im not mistaken.
i have beaten the living hell outa my mongoose for the last 5 or 6 years on the street, mountain bike trails, i even rode that bitch from miami to naples on a 10.5 hr trip last year. best bang-for-the-buck bike out there, mine cost me like $250 back then.

im getting into serious mountain biking lately so i want to upgrade to something lighter but i really love my bike

simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 03:35 PM
do you have a model # by any chance?

mustangcat
04-24-2008, 03:44 PM
ORIGINAL: simpsonfan13

well since my parents took my sixer to mejico (yea, i spelt it with a j instead
of you'r precious x, take that you damn gringos:D;):))



He's trying to revolutionize America! GET HIM!

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24180&subcategory_ID=3040
My friend at work has this one ^
Seems to like it alright.

dubarado
04-24-2008, 03:56 PM
for what you want you can def. get a nice comfort bike... a little bit more practical then that beach cruiser... but not as extreme as a road bike or MTB.


jamis makes a bangin comfort bike.... google the jamis explorer.http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/08_bikes/images/08_bike_images/08_EXPLORER3_WH.jpg

simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 03:56 PM
ORIGINAL: mustangcat

ORIGINAL: simpsonfan13

well since my parents took my sixer to mejico (yea, i spelt it with a j instead
of you'r precious x, take that you damn gringos:D;):))



He's trying to revolutionize America! GET HIM!

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24180&subcategory_ID=3040
My friend at work has this one ^
Seems to like it alright.


jajajajaja
(twirls mustache)

that bike is nice but way outa my price range. ima just go to bike shop and see what they have.

dubarado
04-24-2008, 04:00 PM
yea... that's what I'd do... I worked at a bike shop... so of course I must say SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOPS!!!


they offer hook-ups, and the quality is MUCH better than walmart....

Joolander
04-24-2008, 04:18 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Ordinary_bicycle01.jpg

nseoi
04-24-2008, 04:18 PM
bike shops are AWESOME if you know what you need and have a big wallet
but under $200 you are stuck at walmart or sports authority. deff get a mongoose if this is where you shop
stay away from roadmasters, they are WEAK, the components are crapily made
NEXT bikes and a step up from roadmasters but still bleh
huffy, havnt seen one in a long time, for adults at least

wantamustang
04-24-2008, 05:01 PM
Buy a Norco, great prices and great quality.

fastbackford351
04-24-2008, 06:20 PM
Damn Gringos huh?

Will you be needing to outfit this bike pontoons or outriggers on this bicycle so that you may traverse a river?[8D]

brian1570
04-24-2008, 06:24 PM
dude bmx style or dirt racing style FTW, u can whip those things around like no other...especially the dirt racers, they r so light u dont need gears. i was thinkin about buying one to get back in shape and ride a few miles everyday.

BullittJim
04-24-2008, 06:47 PM
http://www.eaststcycles.com/smsimg/3/492-2252-main-session-10-white-3.jpg

there ya go, thats a "good" bike.

brian1570
04-24-2008, 07:00 PM
yeah and how much does it cost?

simpsonfan13
04-24-2008, 08:22 PM
ORIGINAL: fastbackford351

Damn Gringos huh?

Will you be needing to outfit this bike pontoons or outriggers on this bicycle so that you may traverse a river?[8D]

;)
only every 2nd tuesday of the month and then only between High noon and 12:01
whilst in a clown suit, with two goats

BullittJim
04-24-2008, 08:42 PM
ORIGINAL: brian1570

yeah and how much does it cost?


msrp is around $5400, but they can be found used for mid 2's.:D

s2k
04-24-2008, 09:19 PM
beach crusiers are BIG here in the jersey shore


ppl think they are sweet


id rather drive the vette