Q. Hi, I've been lookin' for a decent commuter bike, an old MTB in particular, but the good ones are all still a little pricey, however I found this GT Vertigo in absolutely perfect condition, for only $30.00! The bike is almost new since it was a Christmas present that a kid didn't like it...
But I'm uncertain about its weight -maybe too much-, and its comfort as a commuter bike...
I also need to state that I'm 28 and very short and light (5,4" and 110 lbs approx), and I only ride about 7 miles three times per week on completely flat, urban streets...
Thank you all Bike guys!
But I'm uncertain about its weight -maybe too much-, and its comfort as a commuter bike...
I also need to state that I'm 28 and very short and light (5,4" and 110 lbs approx), and I only ride about 7 miles three times per week on completely flat, urban streets...
Thank you all Bike guys!
Answer
The best 'commuter' bikes are those dubbed 'city' or 'commuter' or 'hybrid' bikes. Even recreational and cyclocross bikes do the job very well. True MTB and BMX? Not so much. You'll end up expending more energy than it's worth. Particularly with a MTB and especially with a full all-mountain bike. Given your height, the extra energy spent on these bikes will be exponentially greater, and the extra rotational force that you can put into a road bike ('recreational,' 'hybrid,' 'commuter,' etc.) will really help.
GT, however, is a solid company. A bike with a name that represents a condition with symptoms like dizziness, loss of balance, and disorientation....I wouldn't want to ride it ;-)
The best 'commuter' bikes are those dubbed 'city' or 'commuter' or 'hybrid' bikes. Even recreational and cyclocross bikes do the job very well. True MTB and BMX? Not so much. You'll end up expending more energy than it's worth. Particularly with a MTB and especially with a full all-mountain bike. Given your height, the extra energy spent on these bikes will be exponentially greater, and the extra rotational force that you can put into a road bike ('recreational,' 'hybrid,' 'commuter,' etc.) will really help.
GT, however, is a solid company. A bike with a name that represents a condition with symptoms like dizziness, loss of balance, and disorientation....I wouldn't want to ride it ;-)
Segestions for bike handling skills.?
u14_sharks
3 out of my past 4 races I have crashed. 2 of the 3 were because I was racing with the little 8 year old kids, which everyone knows are preaty bad around the corners. What do I do to get arround them but still maintain the speed needed to win the race?
IT IS NOT LIKE I CAN CHOOSE WHO I RACE WITH, THAT IS JUST HOW IT WORKS!
Answer
Beat them to the corner, or turn shallow enough that you can continue to pedal.
Take a BikeEd classes - there are 4 basic skills that will help with road racing.
Try participating in critical mass where you live. You'll learn bike handling skills quickly, or fall a lot.
Here are the four skills taught in BikeEd courses:
Quick-stop - stop as quickly as possible with both hand brakes.
Rock dodge - if you see an obstacle, briefly move the handlebars around the obstacle - not enough to lean the bike, but enough to clear it. it could be a rock, a
quick turn - brief flick the handlebars to lean the bike, rotate the handlebars in the direction you want to turn to complete the turn. this is important to avoid right hooks (motor vehicles turning right immediately in front of you, too close to stop)
looking over your shoulders while riding a straight line - look behind you while maintaining a straight line.
Here are some other skills - practice dismounting on either side; also the cyclocross dismount, run, mount -- the latter will help you get into the race when you do tumble.
Beat them to the corner, or turn shallow enough that you can continue to pedal.
Take a BikeEd classes - there are 4 basic skills that will help with road racing.
Try participating in critical mass where you live. You'll learn bike handling skills quickly, or fall a lot.
Here are the four skills taught in BikeEd courses:
Quick-stop - stop as quickly as possible with both hand brakes.
Rock dodge - if you see an obstacle, briefly move the handlebars around the obstacle - not enough to lean the bike, but enough to clear it. it could be a rock, a
quick turn - brief flick the handlebars to lean the bike, rotate the handlebars in the direction you want to turn to complete the turn. this is important to avoid right hooks (motor vehicles turning right immediately in front of you, too close to stop)
looking over your shoulders while riding a straight line - look behind you while maintaining a straight line.
Here are some other skills - practice dismounting on either side; also the cyclocross dismount, run, mount -- the latter will help you get into the race when you do tumble.
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