Re: How much should one spend on a bicycle?

On May 11, 12:26 pm, Ablang <ron...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Thanks for all the responses, guys.
>
> I would mainly just use a bike for paved roads to go to the store.  I
> already have a cheap beater bike, a Magna that I use to go to the
> stores with, usually about 2 miles one way and it takes me about 20
> mins to do so.  It's a inefficient bike, but still easier than a
> Huffy.  Bike riding has to be easier.
>
> Someone here recommended a hybrid bike, and I believe that is an
> excellent recommendation.  The '08 Trek 7000 is just in my price range
> too...  Not more than $350.  I'm going to a bike store soon.
>
> I am 5'4" and about 130-150 lbs.  What size bike am I looking for?

I wouldn't use this beater bike to go more than 4 miles round trip.  I
get very tired w/ this bike.

I forgot to say that I wanted a better bike in the event that I wished
to bike to a store farther away.  I always lock my bike up, no matter
how cheap it is, but I'm worried about parts being stolen off it
anyway or punk kids letting air out of my tires.