I am 36 years old, and I am looking to buy my first bike. I know nothing of the various brands, but I am sure as with anything, there are some models to steer clear of.
My goal, being as safe as I can, and to stay below $1000. So basically I am looking for a beater, non-HD. It's not that I am against HD, it's just I am a realist, and finding something for under $1k is just not realistic. I am also considering that the bike would be powerful enough to move the bike and my 250lb, 5' 10" butt out of the way of oncoming traffic.
I know that bikes are rated by their displacement, could a smaller bike suit my needs, or am I asking for the impossible?
I know that looking at the various mfg's that my price range is approaching the entry level of many of them, should I bypass a used bike for a new one?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
My goal, being as safe as I can, and to stay below $1000. So basically I am looking for a beater, non-HD. It's not that I am against HD, it's just I am a realist, and finding something for under $1k is just not realistic. I am also considering that the bike would be powerful enough to move the bike and my 250lb, 5' 10" butt out of the way of oncoming traffic.
I know that bikes are rated by their displacement, could a smaller bike suit my needs, or am I asking for the impossible?
I know that looking at the various mfg's that my price range is approaching the entry level of many of them, should I bypass a used bike for a new one?
Any advice would be much appreciated.