Feb 19, 2013 #1 M MreThom New member Feb 19, 2013 0 0 0 My budget is 750 dollars, buying used or new, need the bike for college in the fall and also for long leisure bike rides. I am finishing up with high school and need a solution to cut back on gas expense.
My budget is 750 dollars, buying used or new, need the bike for college in the fall and also for long leisure bike rides. I am finishing up with high school and need a solution to cut back on gas expense.
May 15, 2013 #2 J JohnM Member May 13, 2008 649 0 16 I would get a hybrid bike and add fenders and a rack. Efficient on the road and can still handle gravel and dirt bike paths. Check out the Raleigh Detour, Giant escape, Specialized Sirrus, etc. http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/hybrid-bike/specialized/sirrus/prd_291118_5672crx.aspx http://www.rei.com/product/830078/raleigh-detour-45-bike-2013 Giant Escape city Fenders and a rack for $50 more. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.city/11500/55828/
I would get a hybrid bike and add fenders and a rack. Efficient on the road and can still handle gravel and dirt bike paths. Check out the Raleigh Detour, Giant escape, Specialized Sirrus, etc. http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/hybrid-bike/specialized/sirrus/prd_291118_5672crx.aspx http://www.rei.com/product/830078/raleigh-detour-45-bike-2013 Giant Escape city Fenders and a rack for $50 more. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.city/11500/55828/