devin
I'm going to school at LMU in Los Angeles this year, and will need a new (to me) bike for crossing campus, exploring the city, etc...
I know it will be smart not to own the nicest bike on campus, but other than that tidbit, I'm at a complete loss when it come to buying a bike for school. Should I get a SS or fixie? Or should I get something more like a MTB with street tires?
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dev
Answer
What's with the craze for fixed gear bikes? Terrible for climbing hills or riding into a stiff breeze. Get a good (but not too good) performance hybrid or road bike with 700C tires. Add a rear rack & panniers to toss your books & other stuff into. And buy a GOOD U-Bolt lock with a thick cable. Learn how to lock up your bike properly. 1st link below.
If I were a college kid again - I'd be looking through craigslist for a used Raleigh, Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cannondale or other quality brand. Avoid ads that claim "vintage" or "classic" road bike. Keys words meaning old, out-dated & heavy bicycle.
Want to see a great commuter bike? 2nd link. A 2009 Diamondback Insight RS I found on R.E.I's outlet web site for a mere $244.00! Already came with fenders & a rear rack I added the inexpensive Axiom panniers. 3rd link.
What's with the craze for fixed gear bikes? Terrible for climbing hills or riding into a stiff breeze. Get a good (but not too good) performance hybrid or road bike with 700C tires. Add a rear rack & panniers to toss your books & other stuff into. And buy a GOOD U-Bolt lock with a thick cable. Learn how to lock up your bike properly. 1st link below.
If I were a college kid again - I'd be looking through craigslist for a used Raleigh, Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cannondale or other quality brand. Avoid ads that claim "vintage" or "classic" road bike. Keys words meaning old, out-dated & heavy bicycle.
Want to see a great commuter bike? 2nd link. A 2009 Diamondback Insight RS I found on R.E.I's outlet web site for a mere $244.00! Already came with fenders & a rear rack I added the inexpensive Axiom panniers. 3rd link.
is buying a bike as a primary form of transportation a good idea?
bob
i'm a beginner i want to buy something cheap and reliable that can get me around to school and work, i want to start saving money and buying an older sportsbike like a katana seems somewhat like a good idea. one thing i have to keep in mind is the risk's in riding one. what do you suggest? it will be my only source of transportation. is putting my life on the line everyday worth the money ill be saving?
Answer
News flash: you put your life on the line every day just by waking up, but you have already learned to live with and accept the risks associated with driving, plugging in a power cord, walking across the street, standing barefoot in the shower, and using a stove without burning yourself. Riding a motorcycle is the same thing, and they are no more dangerous than walking your dog a long as you know what you're doing.
When you were a kid, you learned that wet surfaces were slippery, the stove top is hot, and sticking something metal into the AC outlet is a bad idea. You got hurt, leraned your lesson, and learned to live with an acceptable level of risk with the same dangerous things that hurt you before.
The issue with motorcycles is that a small mistake could kill you outright instead of just leaving you with burnt fingers for a week. That's why education and experience are so important, and why so many squids screw the pooch in their first year of riding.
Take an MSF course, wear all the proper gear, and ride within your limits, and you'll see that motorcycles are very practical daily vehicles (unless you need to carry a LOT of groceries), and no more dangerous than anything else you do. And the fun factor is definitely high!
So go for it, learn well, and keep the rubber side down!
News flash: you put your life on the line every day just by waking up, but you have already learned to live with and accept the risks associated with driving, plugging in a power cord, walking across the street, standing barefoot in the shower, and using a stove without burning yourself. Riding a motorcycle is the same thing, and they are no more dangerous than walking your dog a long as you know what you're doing.
When you were a kid, you learned that wet surfaces were slippery, the stove top is hot, and sticking something metal into the AC outlet is a bad idea. You got hurt, leraned your lesson, and learned to live with an acceptable level of risk with the same dangerous things that hurt you before.
The issue with motorcycles is that a small mistake could kill you outright instead of just leaving you with burnt fingers for a week. That's why education and experience are so important, and why so many squids screw the pooch in their first year of riding.
Take an MSF course, wear all the proper gear, and ride within your limits, and you'll see that motorcycles are very practical daily vehicles (unless you need to carry a LOT of groceries), and no more dangerous than anything else you do. And the fun factor is definitely high!
So go for it, learn well, and keep the rubber side down!
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