Looking to buy a bicycle - 1/100 chance of informed answer

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:43 am

Yes, I'll get pics of tricycles, Pee Wee Herman bike deals, Bikejettas, etc...

What I'm finding is my knees joints really hurt after I run. This one guy that posted as "LH Oswalddiditalone" told me he stopped running and went the bike route after the age of 35. He's a trainer and I don't think he posts here anymore or I'd PM him and ask. I don't need a high tech bike or a racer. I just want something where the chain doesn't pop off the sprockets and is rugged. Did I just sell myself a mountain bike?

Faggot California will make me buy a DOT certified helmet too.

Anyone here know anything about this? I'm sure there is a Tillamook Bike factory somewhere in the U&L, but is shipping included for free?

Justa Heel · Post by **Justa Heel** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:10 pm

Atomic Punk wrote:Yes, I'll get pics of tricycles, Pee Wee Herman bike deals, Bikejettas, etc...

Poor guy's anal passage has been plungered so badly he has to assume the position even before he asks a question. Sucks to be him.

What I'm finding is my knees joints really hurt after I run.

Yeah that tends to happen when you're FUCKING 75 POUNDS OVERWEIGHT.

Lose some weight, fatass.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:52 pm

With that wandering eye and all, not sure a bike that actually MOVES is a good decision for AP. That is, unless he's actually hoping to veer into a four-way. With the undercurrent of failure in his life, prolly not a stretch to assume that's his intention, I guess.

Go for it, AP.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:51 pm

Not sure about the bike itself, but as far as what rack to put on it that is likely to inflict the least amount of pain, I think you know who to ask.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:02 pm

Justa Heel wrote:
Atomic Punk wrote:
What I'm finding is my knees joints really hurt after I run.
Yeah that tends to happen when you're FUCKING 75 POUNDS OVERWEIGHT.

Lose some weight, fatass.

Fuck off, Heel. It's called "aging".

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Sounds like we share a common complaint, AP. I keep working with the theory that prolonged recovery periods and post-run doses of Alleve might encourage my crickety-ass old knees to return to form, but I gotta admit that I've had my eye on a Trek bike for almost a year.

I've known several runners over the years that have traded their running shoes for road bikes. Short of laying down some serious green on a set of ergonomically-friendly wheels, have you tried running with a knee brace? Admittedly, I haven't - yet - but some folks swear by them. And dropping 80 bucks on a premium brace is a helluva lot easier on the ol' wallet than spending two-large on a middle-of-the-road mountain bike. Even plain, old stretching might be another solution for you. I've found that something as simple as daily- and pre-run stretching has helped me temper - but not completely eliminate - the joint pain you describe.

Still, I'd be interested in seeing the Board's wheelies weigh-in on the topic....

Derron · Post by **Derron** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:35 pm

Mix in a call or visit to the orthopedic doctor, and they will tell you all about running, impingement shock, dengenative bursa's etc, and will likely tell you to go the bike route as well. Unless of course the orthopedist see's major $$$$$ in fixing every impact joint in your body if you keep running. Knees, hips, etc each at $ 20,000 plus.

Mace has the right idea on bikes, I have a $ 100 12 year Wal Mart special that works very well.

Come on up here to the U&L, you can be one of those hippe cocksucker bike messengers that I spit chew on every chance I get, and when some cretin will get off Tri met and beat your ass down for stopping the bus to bitch that the bus ( 80,000 lbs plus) cut your faggot ass off.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:39 pm

Just saw an orthopod a few weeks back about my left knee that has been fukking with me on and off for 20 years or so. He told me I could keep running as he has benz payments to make or get on a bike. I found a pretty cool stationary bike that I have been riding for a month or two. I want to get a mountain bike soon as well.

Whatever you decide, don't buy a pos huffy from wallymart for 100 bucks. Yeah, it's a bike. You can ride it, but, a good quality bike is sooo much nicer. Buy one second hand. Let some other shmuck take the depreciation on a 900 dollar trek. You should have your pick of nice bikes in the 2-3 hunnit range, maybe cheaper. Take a look at bike shops. They deal used as well. You'll pay a bit more, but, the advice you get may be worth it. If you are gonna ride streets invest in a good lid with one of those little clip on rear view mirrors. They are a necessity when battling traffic.

Rack Fu · Post by **Rack Fu** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:44 pm

You could go with a hybrid bike as it gives you a little bit of both worlds - mountain bike and road bike.

I got a Trek 7500 about two years ago for $550. The 7300 is about $400. My wife has one of those.

http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/subcate ... p?c=4&s=18

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:30 pm

Buy the $79 wally mart bike. That way if you don't like biking, you're not out 5 bills. Just don't go heavy duty biking off road. Buy a good helmet, though. Don't cheap out there, but if you don't like biking you can stilll sell the cheapo one and only be out 25 bucks, or keep it for the occasional ride. You won't get as good a return on the nice bike and having a $500 bike gathering cobwebs.

Bobby42 · Post by **Bobby42** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:25 pm

Go with Rack Fu ref Trek

You need a good quality touring bike that you can enjoy for the long term. Build up your endurance with short trips of 5 miles or so close to home and then go for longer rides of 10-15 miles. Check out local bike routes where you can spend a Saturday morning. Pack a lunch. Then, if you want a goal..train for a century tour.

That's how I started. I ended up riding the TOSRV (Tour of the Scioto River Valley) which is a 110 mile ride from downtown Columbus. Ohio along SR-104 to Portsmouth, Ohio and back the following morning. What an experience!

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:16 pm

Good advice.... sans a board certified ankle biting shit troll and a piece of shit poster following suit. I got an e-mail from LHOAA about this today also. My thing is cardio time is only 30 minutes so I'm looking at under 10 mile rides.

I am thinking about the $100 bike because it's only function is to make me work for 30 minutes. I just bought a Big5 dumbbell set for about $80 as I sold all of my weights to a Doylestown, PA HS football player and his brothers prior to moving.

My Anatomy and Nutrition teacher is a triathlete and he said he just lives with pain. The running though is too much for me to endure. I have never heard about wearing braces for running. I run on treadmills only. That way I can watch TV while working it for a half hour.

I looked at a few links and those bikes are almost as expensive as a used dirt bike. I'll check out some ads and also a cheap bike from a local Big 5 or Walmart.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:32 pm

punk, get a decent stationary bike, one with variable magnetic resistance. only problem with mine is that it's max resistance isn't really high enough. If you really want to get a good cardio workout, ride the bike while working a light set of dumb bells. I use the OL's heavy hands and they do the job nicely

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:55 pm

I'd reccommend you look for a bike with TWO wheels.

Eschew the bike rack though.

tuff gong · Post by **tuff gong** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:20 am

Considering it's winter, why not consider a spinning class? That's a good, structured bike workout. Lots of gyms offer those classes at a variety of times so it shouldn't be hard to get a routine going. I do a lot of outdoor biking in the summer, spinning classes in the winter. When I travel, I locate the area gyms, check out their schedules and drop in for a class.

Trampis · Post by **Trampis** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:37 am

I cant recomend the cheapo Costco/walmart route.They are heavy,and they shift terrible.

I got into mountain biking about 6 years ago and haven't tire of it yet(age36).I went from my old 1990 36lb schwinn to a $800 28lb Specialized Rockhopper Comp. I wish i would have spent more and got better forks and maybe a few less lbs.

Mountain bikings fun,its the only excersise Ive been able to maintain without getting bored,went riding today in fact.

But if you just want 30 minutes of elevated heart rate then get a cheapo,..I guess.

stuckinia · Post by **stuckinia** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:59 am

This looks like a plan for you except you would have to learn to ride with your mouth on the seat. That should be a good, low impact workout though.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:59 pm

tuff gong wrote:Considering it's winter, why not consider a spinning class? That's a good, structured bike workout. Lots of gyms offer those classes at a variety of times so it shouldn't be hard to get a routine going. I do a lot of outdoor biking in the summer, spinning classes in the winter. When I travel, I locate the area gyms, check out their schedules and drop in for a class.

you have to bring your own basket for that spinning class?

XXXL · Post by **XXXL** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:41 pm

I ride an Outback "Outlook". Cost about $200, decent parts, overall good bike.

Y2K · Post by **Y2K** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:39 pm

By a used bike outta the classifieds. The McClatchy Trash usually has a pretty good selection of great bikes stolen by Methheads looking for quick money. Trek's are great bike and Tri-Sport carries all the parts, just remember to file off any serial numbers if you need to leave it at their shop.

Jerkovich · Post by **Jerkovich** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:28 pm

Y2K wrote:By a used bike outta the classifieds. The McClatchy Trash usually has a pretty good selection of great bikes stolen by Methheads looking for quick money. Trek's are great bike and Tri-Sport carries all the parts, just remember to file off any serial numbers if you need to leave it at their shop.

Hell ya, that were the bikes in my garage came from. Some dumb ass buys a bike for bank and never rides it. It's like stealing.

jtr · Post by **jtr** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:37 pm

my roommate after he gets done with his bankruptcy deal is looking to trade his dodge charger for a harley.

Trampis · Post by **Trampis** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:19 am

jtr wrote:my roommate after he gets done with his bankruptcy deal is looking to trade his dodge charger for a harley.

Care to elaborate,I dont know your roomate very well. Hes not your sister inlaws brothers dad is he?

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:17 pm

please, don't encourage jess to elaborate on anything other than the posting of hottie pics.

LTS TRN 2 · Post by **LTS TRN 2** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:22 am

Okay, you're falling apart, your knees hurt, joints ache, the vacuous suck where your soul should be is placing a strain on your already weak back, and your wormy prick dosen't work unless you've got a large rubber plug in your anus. And you think you need a bicycle?

Forget it...

First and foremost, you've got to WAKE THE FUCK UP!!!

What do you think being "awake" means?

You don't have a clue, do you? You walk around in your wind-up conciousness, a parroting puppet of hollow jargon, assuming that an honest being--your body--will just go along with your lie? Sorry.

As above, so below.

T1B

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