My 5”5 mom is approx 250lbs and unstable on her feet. Her knees ache and she has some back pain. I took her to two bike stores and she had trouble getting her leg over the low profile forks and then couldn’t get herself up onto the seat so effectively, she can’t ride a regular bike.

I’ve been looking into three wheel bikes for her, giving her exercises to work on her balance and mobility, but ultimately, having a bike would help with some cardio. She’s really eager to get out there on the pavement and disappointed that her body is not what it once was.

Vevor tricycles seem to suck. SixThreeZero seems like a decent contender. Suggestions? I really want to help my mom get into better shape!

Budget is around $1000.

Hello guys, I'm new here, and in general, this is my first time buying fixie. I want to buy a fixie but Idk which one should I get. There are two bikes that I like, and idk which one two pick. Option 1: SANTAFIXIE RAVAL. Option 2 is 2020 AVENTON Cordoba. Which one should I get? And btw what do you guys think about TSUNAMI SNM100

I love riding trails and downhill, and I also love doing the little jumps and stuff when on vacation. I have a focus sechs-neun in the moment, but it is too small for me and very NOT comfortable. That’s why I am searching for a new one.
but because most of the time I am just driving to work or school with the bike, I‘d like to not spend too much. Does anyone want to help out? :)

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Hi all,

I'm looking to get my first bike to start riding for fitness and fun. I will be mostly (~95% of the time) on pavement for bike paths, sidewalks, or bike lanes, but I don't want the aggressive forward-leaning sitting position. Thus, I have been looking at hybrids, like the Trek FX models and the Specialized Sirrus models. I do know I want something comfortable and able to ride for more miles because the main bike trail (paved) is 35 miles long, and I want to work my way up to riding longer rides. Most trails, including the main trail, and pretty flat with a few hills. Steep, long climbs will be rare.

I would prefer to buy used but am open to new if there is a good deal. The Trek FX and Specialized Sirrus (X and non-X) models seem very popular and recommended. Any thoughts on these? Are there certain models you would recommend over others? How about other bike makers and models to consider (like Cannondale Quick Disk, Co-Op City 2.1, or the Trek Verve)?

I have also considered a steel fork and slightly wider tires to provide more comfort under the expectations that it will help me be able to ride longer/further. Any thoughts on these options? I'm about 260 and a 5'11" male who's actively been losing weight.

Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated!

Thinking about buying my first road bike. Trying to get it relatively cheap, so thinking bout buying this completely overhauled Giant Contend 2. These things are new :

• Tubes: Schwalbe tube 15
• Tires: Schwalbe Lugano II Endurance, 25-622
• Brake shoes: Shimano R50T2
• Rubber grips: Shimano R2000
• Handlebar tape: cork, black
• All interior cables
• Chain: KMC X8
• Cassette: Shimano Claris CS-HG50-8, 11-32

Is 450€ a good deal or should I keep looking? Thank you in advance

https://www.cube.eu/uk-en/cube-nuroad-pro-metalblack-n-grey/ed328c644ea0ceb31d2b28a489b613d6

https://www.cannondale.com/en/bikes/road/gravel/topstone-alloy/topstone-4-c15902u

New to gravel riding and wanted to get my hands on a Cube Nuroad Pro to start out.

Sadly they're unicorns where I live in Europe so I had to spring for a Cannondale Topstone 4 instead. I bought it a week ago and it's... fine? On paper, the Cube Nuroad is a better bike for me in almost every single aspect and a few minor points keep nagging me about the Topstone.

Size: (My height is 173cm/5'8".) I tried out the size S (51cm) and M (55cm) of the Topstone. M was too large so I bought the S. Comfort is generally okay but I get the occasional toe overlap and constantly feel like I'm gonna scrape the ground with the tip of my shoes when pedaling through even medium sharp corners. (I don't actually know if a bigger bike size would alleviate that). The Nuroad size S (53cm) would provide a healthy middle ground, though I haven't been able to test it out.

Gears: On my ride home from the shop, I quickly found myself running out of gears when wanting to go faster. It's not a huge deal breaker but the Nuroad with 2x10 and a greater gear ratio would be a better fit than the 10 speed on the Topstone.

Weight: I carry my bike up to my 5th floor apartment each time. On the spec sheet, the Nuroad is one kg lighter than the Topstone (11.4kg > 10.4kg).

Price: The Cube Nuroad (1999€) would save me 100€ compared to the Cannondale Topstone (1299€).

Looks: I'm just not a huge fan of the glossy finish on the Topstone.

TL;DR: I bought a Cannondale Topstone 4 but in hindsight the Cube Nuroad Pro could be a more ideal package for me. Should I consider switching or does the Nuroad have some caveats that I'm not aware of?

Keep in mind that I bought the Topstone from a bike shop and would have to order the Nuroad online. I'm not even sure if I can return the Topstone yet.

I'm looking for my road bike, but I'm completely overwhelmed. At first I was looking for a gravel bike, but I think I'd be better off with a normal road bike or an endurance bike. This would be my first road bike and I mainly want to use it for rides and training.

The main reason I was looking at gravel bikes was that I was also interested in bike backing and I currently do that with my trekking bike. If there is a solution here that makes it possible with a road bike (without a backpack!), that would be ideal.

To be honest, I am completely lost at the moment. The market is so big and I don't even know what to look for anymore…

Are there any advice what I should consider for my first bike? And maybe you could also make some suggestions. Budget is 3000€ for bike with additional gear I need.

Hello,

I'm looking for a Trail Hardtail and can't decide between the Radon Cragger 8.0 at 1700€ (with shipping) or the Rose Bonero 3 at 1585€ (with shipping). I am from Romania.

I'm looking for a versatile bike that will work well on rougher terrain, downhill etc, but also for sometimes messing around in the city. I am getting back into biking after taking a break since I was a teenager. I'm 25 years old, 176cm and 80kg. I still feel quite agile on a bike, but I don't have any advanced skills under my belt (can't even bunny hop), at least not yet, but I was quite athletic when I was a bit more fit and I am eager to learn more advanced riding skills.

The thing is, I'm looking for something to keep long term and to service it and take care of it on my own, which is why I would go for something a bit more expensive and well equipped from the beginning, but still a hardtail since people say it's better to learn on a hardtail.

Another option would be the Rose Bonero 2, but for the price difference of only 200€ I think the Bonero 3 offers a much better value so I'm thinking if I end up choosing Rose, I might as well just go with the Bonero 3.

Quick note: I have recently purchased a gravel bike which covers the road and light offroad side of things, so I'm looking for something with a bit more travel at the front, so not an XC bike.

Anyone have any experience with either brands? Are they of good build quality? Which of the bikes are better equipped? I think the Cragger is better equipped in the Fork and Brakes category, but the Rose Bonero 3 (as far as my research went) has better wheels and is a little cheaper. In the end, for the price I think both are really well equipped.

Any advice is welcome in helping me decide between the two. Thank you in advance!

Looking for recommendations on what to buy (e-road). I live in the pre-alps and want to do 80km+ with up to 2000m in elevation; a single climb can be up to 1000m. I need a road machine that helps me during the climbs. Tried a 350 wh bmc amp 3 recently. Quite a good experience but 13kg felt heavy in the planes and despite this helping me climb, I felt I'd benefit from a stronger push on the uphills in terms of NM. Any suggestions? I just want to do the longer rides with more and more elevation and need the extra electric power for it

I may settle for the bmc but please give me more ideas; preferably with some more electric power. Thx!

Hey Gang, Looking to grab a gravel bike to contend with London's dodgy road surfaces, ideally one with the versatility to go touring once in a blue moon.

I'm being quoted around £2,600 for a custom steel build with hydraulic disks from Brixton Bikes where the staff seem sound, but have noticed that with sales around and plenty of second-hand offers on ebay, I feel like I could get an all-carbon frame for a similar price.

My questions are:

• To what extent should I be willing to pay a premium for one that is 'custom built' with a less flash frame?

-Will a 'custom build' have better under-the-hood components than a comparable off-the-shelf?

-Is a custom build likely to be better physically suited to my body size?

Thanks!

Hi all! I am looking to replace my marin fairfax 3 as a daily commuter on hilly paved roads with a backpack.

Any thoughts on other alternatives in the $1-2k range?

For context, I rode with a basket mounted on the rear of my fairfax and absolutely loved the feeling of 700x32c continental grand prix 4 seasons on there. My research has brought me to a sirrus x4.0 but not sure if the gravel crossover will feel too gravel for me…

Any and all help is appreciated, thank you!

Hi y’all! I’ve finally faced my childhood fear of learning how to ride a bike at nearly 24 years old. I’ve been riding around on miscellaneous friends/family members bikes for the past few months and nothing has really felt right. I’m also admittedly quite a small person (5’1” 25” inseam 17” arm length) and none of the bikes I’ve ridden so far have felt like they fit right. I’m looking to get a bike of my own with the hopes of riding around the neighborhood and eventually getting into super sprint triathlons (the shortest ones). I’m looking to spend under $700 and would love a solid recommendation. I know near nothing about any technical bike jargon so I’m finding this process quite intimidating. In addition, it’s hard to know if I should get something basic and inexpensive or more hearty for years to come. Thanks for anyone who has read this far.

Bonus points if the bike frame is colorful lol!

Wanted to buy a mountain bike but also looking for normal bike recommendations. Probably something light and able to handle speed.

I would probably be considered an intermediate skill level at cycling. I cycled a lot when I was younger on both road and trails but haven’t done any in years. Years later, I am interested in diving back into the hobby and purchasing a new bike.

My price range is wide open (not looking for second hand). I just want whatever the best is that will be reliable, inexpensive to repair, and easy to replace parts (i.e. wheels, chains, etc.). I would also like the bike to be rust resistant so that I have peace of mind if I get stuck in rainy conditions.

My intention with the bike is mainly for fitness/fun on the weekends primarily on flat paved trails with low traffic - no street riding. But I would like the flexibility to go off-road (nothing muddy or super rocky - but packed dirt/grass) and perform well with steep hills on occasion.

I would like the bike to be comfortable, both in terms of seating position and ride quality - for ride durations of ~40 miles max (to leave buffer for the future if I want to go out for long stretches of time).

A bit about my physical characteristics - 6 ft, 135 lbs, very physically active (running, climbing).

Looking for a nice multi-use cruiser. Just going to ride around town, from campsite to campsite, and a few dirt roads/multi use trails. Nothing extreme but will be off pavement probably 20-30% of the time. Don't really want a front suspension. Was looking at the Trek Dual Sport Gen 5, probably the 2, and it seemed right up my alley. I wanted to know of any strong contenders in the budget market under 1k. Everything I find seems more tuned to roads with thinner tires or has a front suspension.

I’m looking for recommendations on a bike that is nimble enough for single track fun as well as gravel riding and even light bike packing overnighted. Also, I have long legs, short torso and arms. Any thoughts for me out there? I was looking at the Surly straggler

I’ve been bike commuting for about 1.5 years after moving closer to work. During that time, I’ve been using an e-bike (Aventon Level 2) and towing my kiddo and her things in a trailer to preschool during that time. Our commute to her school and then my work plus whatever after school activities we have means I’m traveling around 14-25 miles daily.

She’s getting older and going to kindergarten next year in the opposite direction, which means I’m no longer pulling a trailer and my daily commute will decrease to about 7-10 miles.

I’m interested in a bike that might be versatile enough for casual road rides on the weekend. My commute is mostly paved, with some loose gravel over asphalt and a short hilly gravel path where traction is sometimes tricky with my current bike. This is a moderately hilly area, but nothing too crazy.

Not sure if it matters, but I’m a 5’3” 125lb with good aerobic fitness. My budget is $3,000, but I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to find something suitable in the $1,500-2,500 range. I’m based in California, USA. I’ve been looking at Trek and Canyon, but open to other brands.

I’m in the market for a new bike. As the title says, I’ll be using the bike for critical mass events on the streets and bike tours (ones like the Five Boro Tour in NYC). I’ll also be using it on paved trails in parks.

I test drove the Fairfax 2 today and it felt nice! I’m upgrading from the Fuji Absolute 2.1. The disc brakes were heavenly! My only gripe with the Fairfax are the flat bars. I’m used to using riser bars on my Fuji, so I felt a little hunched over in the Fairfax. I wonder if there are any benefits to getting used to a flat bar, or would anyone be able to suggest a good enough bike with riser bars or should I get the Fairfax and slap riser bars on it?

Hey all.

I am looking for a budget bike for putting around my small town. I currently have a Huffy mountain bike that I spent like $125 on at Walmart a couple years ago. Its done well enough for the few times I've been out on it, but I've been getting out more this year than I ever have before and its starting to wear out. I just had a tire fail, and the shifter is starting to have trouble cycling through gears. Not to mention, a mountain bike is really not the best choice for my use case.

Now, I could just replace my tires and try and tune up my gears and make this bike last a little longer, but I want to explore just replacing it with something a little nicer. By the time I buy tires ($40-50 for a set) and potentially tubes (another $20-30) I'm getting close to what I paid for the dang thing originally anyway.

I really don't have a big budget (I don't want to spend more than $2-300), and I'm not currently able or willing to stretch said budget right now.

I don't commute to work or anything, and I'm currently not riding daily. I mostly ride for some light exercise and as an alternative means of travel when I visit my parents house (about 2 blocks away) a few times a month.

I do understand the benefit of investing in something nicer that will last longer, but right now I just don't have the money to drop $500-1000 on a bike. I was eyeing the Trek FX2 Disc, but I just can't justify it right now.

Can you guys help me out at all with some recommendations?

Hello all,

TLDR: bike advice needed for relatively small experience. Mostly forests, nothing too crazy. Sometimes (minimum) road biking, but I don't to focus on it.

I am looking for a bike that will allow me to ride in forest and slightly rocky surfaces. I am not going to do anything crazy, but jumping about a meter down could be on my list.

My experience: I rent city bikes every weekend and ride a straight road, but it's pretty boring and I do it as a cardio only. I want something funnier with more adrenaline. When about 10 years ago I was riding my bike everyday. I rode in forests, slight mountains and city. I at probably not a noob, but quite far from experienced rider.

I went to decathlon and looked at couple of bikes, but, honestly, I don't know what to look for and which bike is overkill. Could anyone give an advice what bike would be good for my needs and experience? Let's say budget is 700 USD. I can spend more, I can spend less. Really depends on price/quality for my needs.

Bikes I saw at decathlon and consider them (they are very different, but, as I said, I don't know what I need to look for:

1. Rockrider 27,5" ST540 700 USD

2. Rockrider 27,5 " 530 S 560 USD

3. Rockrider ST120 27,5" 390 USD

Thank you all in advance!!

Thinking about getting this for my dad. He’s not doing touring just looking to get into longish rides and wants drop bars but not skinny tires…

Hello guys I am an international student wanted to get a bike for my self for my commute and fitness. I am big guy around 280lbs but with limited budget. What would be the minimum for spending on a good reliable bike. Please drop if you have any recommendations.

Thanks in advance.

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/pinnacle/neon-2-hybrid-bike-934355

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fx-2-disc-hybrid-bike-933287

Not quite the same price, Neon £679 vs Trek £489, interested in thoughts about each, value for money etc.

Many thanks