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krnstressv8
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I'm going to the university of minnesota, and I think I'm going to buy a bike for transportation. What type of bike should I get? Is a bmx bike a bad idea or no?
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brown eyed evil
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well a street bike,bmx or mountain don't wanna show up all sweating and nasty for class
You'll be laughed outa town on a BMX bike in the Twin Cities. Those are for juveniles. Its a very bike savvy town and a great place in general. Get a mountain bike(short commute and if you like to mountain bike or ride hard and jump curbs and such) or fitness/commuter(longer commute) with a good bike lock.
One great bike shop is "freewheelbike" on the West bank of the campus.
One great bike shop is "freewheelbike" on the West bank of the campus.
You'll be laughed outa town on a BMX bike in the Twin Cities. Those are for juveniles. Its a very bike savvy town and a great place in general. Get a mountain bike(short commute and if you like to mountain bike or ride hard and jump curbs and such) or fitness/commuter(longer commute) with a good bike lock.
One great bike shop is "freewheelbike" on the West bank of the campus.
One great bike shop is "freewheelbike" on the West bank of the campus.
BMX bikes are not ideal. Why? No gears and it has a small chain ring, could be uncomfortable, and isn't very versatile.
I recommend a Hybrid bike. A combination between a road bikes 700c skinny tires but with an upright comfortable position. This allows a more faster ride than a mountain bikes fatter tires where you gain alot of rolling resistance. (Not good for city use)
Go to a local bike shop and ask about their Hybrid bikes. Get fitted. Fit is a important part of riding a bike. Without fit, you will loose efficiency. Shops will have all sorts of price ranges for every type of bikes. So go check them out.
I recommend a Hybrid bike. A combination between a road bikes 700c skinny tires but with an upright comfortable position. This allows a more faster ride than a mountain bikes fatter tires where you gain alot of rolling resistance. (Not good for city use)
Go to a local bike shop and ask about their Hybrid bikes. Get fitted. Fit is a important part of riding a bike. Without fit, you will loose efficiency. Shops will have all sorts of price ranges for every type of bikes. So go check them out.