Comments on: Best place to buy a bike http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/ Play challenging online games, laugh at funny jokes, build amazing projects and find lots of fun at the online home of Boys' Life, the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:04:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Onyi http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-212753 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:23:30 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-212753 man that didn’t work! :mad: :mrgreen: hope this works! :p

]]> By: Onyi http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-212752 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:22:29 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-212752 wow thanks! I was wondering because i might get a new bike this summer and i wanted to know where i get one that is cheap in price but good in value. P.S my sister says that when i rid my old bike I look like this : mrgreen: :p

]]> By: biggest baseball fan_23 http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-123075 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:59:29 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-123075 It depends on what you want to use your bike for. If you want a bike to use on the street and to do tricks with, then i strongly recommend a haro bmx. Just go to harobikes.com and click on bmx. Yes, I know they are expensive. But it’s worth the money because it will last for a while. If you want a bike to ride off-road then I’d look at getting a haro, mongoose, or a gary fisher mountain bike. If you compete in biking then i would recommend a litespeed or a salsa mountain bike. Also the best place to buy a bike is your local bike shop, although it’s a little more expensive.

]]> By: biggest baseball fan_23 http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-123073 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:57:45 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-123073 It depends on what you want to use your bike for. If you want a bike to use on the street and to do tricks with, then i strongly recommend a haro bmx. Just go to harobikes.com and click on bmx. Yes, I know they are expensive. But it’s worth the money because it will last for a while. If you want a bike to ride off-road then I’d look at getting a haro, mongoose, or a gary fisher. If you compete in biking then i would recommend a litespeed or a salsa. Also the best place to buy a bike is your local bike shop, although it’s a little more expensive.

]]> By: Destructo Kid's Mom http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-96371 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:19:10 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-96371 I buy bikes at pawn shops because my 12 year old son tears them up so fast and they are cheap. Since Hurricane Ike hit our town, he collects bikes from the neighborhood trash piles and tries to put them back together. He calls them “Ike Bikes”.

]]> By: puttz http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-92046 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:14:25 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-92046 good job

]]> By: Skinned-Knees http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61698 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:55:36 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61698 I find it easiest to collect parts of old bikes and build my own. It’s easy and cheap.

]]> By: nip http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61697 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:24:43 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61697 they sell miracos by a bike at just riding along

]]> By: cjb http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61696 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:18:07 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61696 buy a miraco bike

]]> By: mt_girl http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61695 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:54:46 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61695 In Sewanee, TN we have Woody’s Bike shop. It is located near the U Of the South. They have been in business for about 10 year I think?!?! They just moved to this old house and have great bikes and service them there too. Plus they rent for day-trippers without bike to enjoy the near by trails. They are honest, have great bikes and can fix them for your on site. Best part is they have the best cafe next door, Mountain Breeze Cafe. Were have really good food and the best home-made ice cream. Hey, if I’m going to ride my bike up a mountain, to get to Woody’s I feel it’s okay to indulge.

]]> By: ghost rider http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61694 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:46:18 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61694 Where can I find a bike that is built for speed, comfort, and rough trails?

]]> By: Halaxis http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61692 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:17:27 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61692 I like lever shift gear systems over twist systems. only place to get them? a LBS.

]]> By: dig dog http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61693 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:28:04 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61693 at my local bike store the cheapest bike they have is 300!!!

]]> By: Steamer http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61681 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:57:55 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61681 From personal experience, in addition to vouching for the LBS approach, I would highly recommend buying a used model…great values can be found, and so what if it isn’t the shiniest bike on your block? Pocket the difference, insist on a tuneup/cleanup as a condition of sale, and from then on, do your own maintenance.

]]> By: harobikes kid http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61690 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:44:41 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61690 if you want a nice bike go with a gt/dyno , eastern or a haro the best haro bmx bike for a beginner is a haro backtrail x1

]]> By: kodey http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61691 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:49:58 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61691 I love my dart its fast ive hade it for seven years my brake cords are missing but its good

]]> By: drummerboy16 http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61679 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:34:05 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61679 Rhino bikes RULE!!!!!!!

]]> By: Jurandr http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61684 Thu, 29 May 2008 02:42:38 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61684 If you want a small bmx bike that you’ll use for sidewalks, check out your local walmart or target. If you want a real bike, for transportation, go to a Bike Shop and ask for a “hybrid” style of bicycle. They are made for speed and comfort, but aren’t made to be used on the trail.

]]> By: nick-nack-nick http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61689 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:19:57 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61689 Mylocal bicycle dealer , *whos name i cannot express* , sells $700 bikes for twice the price it’s worth, plus the bikes only function like I just bought it at walmart and when he does tune-ups he charges $50 bucks for doing nothing .So i’m saying in some cases that information is misinformation.

]]> By: BikesnobYW http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61686 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:50:04 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61686 The best place to get a bicycle depends on how you ride. Most kids use bikes like skateboards, which are strictly for sidewalk use. If that is you, go ahead and buy a cheap $200 bike at a supermarket. But if you realize that true bicycles are actually vehicles, like cars or ATV’s, then you should not be cheap. A true bicycle is an investment, not a toy. I like to compare road bicycles to cars. A $400 bike is like an inexpensive Honda, while a $2000 bike is a Porche and a $5000 bike is a Ferrari. Most people only need an inexpensive Honda to get around. Therefore, learn the rules of the road and pick up a $350-500 bicycle at a Bike Shop. Don’t need a driver’s license to travel on the road!

]]> By: Tallest guy on the block!!! http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61687 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:21:23 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61687 I got my ironhorse quantum 2 at sport authority and i’ve had it for almost a year and its totally the best except for price i got and christmas sales event for $330.00 sorry for you guys out there you’ll have to buy it for $600.00

]]> By: tomboy http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61680 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:21:01 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61680 locals rock but more money they usually give a free tuneup

]]> By: HOM STA http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61682 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:09:35 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61682 IRONHORSE IS THE BEST

]]> By: 5Toes http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61683 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:32:51 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61683 Yeah definately go to an LBS. I am a bike fanatic and the only to pursue this sport is with a real bike. Sure the cheapest bike at the shop is $200, but it is worth it.

]]> By: lifescout http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61688 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:09:25 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61688 local bike shops are the way to go!! athough u may pay extra money but u get a better bike :-)

]]> By: Eagletrail http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-61685 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:25:50 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3919/best-place-to-buy-a-bike/#comment-61685 I got my bike at a target, and I still love the brake disk.

Just choose what bike you want AND like, and you’ll love it in no time.

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