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ddkphotos


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It seems that my bike isn't good enough for this ride. Or at least that's what two experienced biker friends are telling me. I got it at McWhinnies 2 years ago - it's a Raleigh hybrid - something like the portage:
http://www.raleigh-canada.ca/eng_comfort.shtml

I've never been a serious biker - nor have I really spent alot of time on a bike. I know due to my size and neck/shoulder/back problems - I don't want a bike where I'm all bent over. I need to be sitting up as much as possible.
Do you experienced bikers have any tips on what kind of bike would be best or what I should be looking for in a bike?
Thanks!
Diane


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sharkies10k


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With back problems I'd get a recumbent.

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I just bought a giant avail2, and it goes like stink compared to my hybrid. It's light as a feather and so easy to ride.  Consider a preformance bike. It's more comfortable then it looks.  And the secret is to stretch and stretch and stretch and oh yeah don't forget to stretch. Before during and after.

-- Edited by broadway29 on Tuesday 21st of April 2009 01:30:19 PM

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I'll stick to my 1978 Raleigh. It's a junior racer, I'm not big enough to fit on an adult bike.
I am a bit worried about problems with arthritis, don't want to end up in the sweeper van... I do stretch, 2-3 times a day.


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thanks

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