Schwinn, Huffy? Bicycles..
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
April 16, 2017 7:34pm CST
I have been WANTING to get a bicycle for several years but I always have an excuse not to...
I am trying to get away from that and buy myself a bicycle. I'm going to be looking into one that is no more than $150.00 and has sturdy wheels... It'd be primarily used for exercising / exploring through the neighborhoods surrounding me...
What brand of bikes have you had or bought for others? Are there any must have accessories for a person intending to use the bike for exercise reasonings, with the possibility of a little bit of "off road" cycling? is $150 too high or too low to pay?
Any Idea?
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6 responses
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 17
It may be hard to find a Schwinn for $150 unless you find a deal on a used one.
Do you want a bicycle with a lot of gears? Is your area mostly flat or are there lots of hills?
The second hand shops and local yard-sale sites might be a good starting place in your search.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
There are a lot of bike shops in my County...
I live in the Triad... but in a generally flat area.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
17 Apr 17
I don't own any bikes. I'd like one though :)
My mother in law has a Jeep bike.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
17 Apr 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yep she has a foldable jeep bike lol
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
@infatuatedbby Oh okay... I had to look up a picture of it. I have seen those before... I would think they'd be a little uncomfortable to ride.
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
17 Apr 17
I do not have any idea which brands are available at your place. I have an exercise bicycle. I had bought it few years ago around $150. It has a meter, which shows time, speed and heart beat and I enjoy using it.
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
18 Apr 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum You could go for moving bikes, as per your pocket.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
Yes, but I don't want what we call "stationary bikes". I want something that I can move around in.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
17 Apr 17
Two years ago I bought myself and my husband both bicycles. The first summer I used it a little, but spent so much time running around for my parents I had little time to use it. The second summer is again saw little use....I was tied down with my elderly father. This year I plan to ride much more.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
I hope you will have plenty of time to ride and plenty of good weather to ride in as well.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
I have totally forgot about that brand... but now that you mention it...
@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Apr 17
Try to find a local bike shop that also sells used bikes. You might be able to find a good deal. Just make sure the bike fits properly, or you won't ride it. I'd say a helmet is a must, followed by gloves.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
Yes, I was definitely going to be getting a helmet but hadn't thought of gloves...
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
17 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 Oh that makes plenty of sense... I hadn't actual thought of that...
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Apr 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum - They are padded and help lessen the shock on your hands and wrists. Makes the ride more comfortable.
