Re: Getting into Biking
Re : Seats :
A wide cushy seat is great if you're riding like 5 miles or less. Beyond that it will crush your balls/perineum when you lean forward, and it will chafe your inner thighs from being too wide. Get a proper small seat. If you can't handle that then biking probably isn't for you. Actually exercise might not be for you.
Re : Used Bikes :
Alobar is sort of right in that bikes really don't change or degrade much and you can get a great value in a used bike. (my high end racing bike I bought used). HOWEVER a lot of people selling used bikes have a totally retarded idea of their value and are way overcharging. If you don't know bikes very well it might be hard to evaluate a used bike to tell if it's a good deal or not. Also, if you buy a new bike at a local bike shop they will help you pick a bike, help you get sized properly, and should include 1 year of free repairs (make sure they do). Don't buy a new bike at Costco or something, go to a bike shop, it's worth the small overcharge.
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