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Message: [QUOTE="Improviser, post: 3813292, member: 10683"] I would totally agree with this . You do need to go to a reputable bike shop to get properly fitted. I mean with the owner there to fit you. He will recommend a bike to fit your needs. I have not biked in a while because of shoulder issues, but I would recommend Kevlar or some kind of tires with a measure of puncture resistance. The biggest scam is selling everybody on a mountain bike with those knobby tires. They are great for off road, but the average person mostly rides on the street or on a linear bike trail which is becoming more commonplace throughout CT and many other states. Riding a mountain bike on a paved road , you don't get the speed or the smooth ride. So then, if you are going to ride off road on trails in the woods, do get one. Otherwise, get a regular bike. If you are buying a regular bike and you have back issues, get upright handle bars. Yes, you will lose speed as opposed to the leaning forward bars, but you will not stress the back. Best to get shorts with padding to protect the perineum or the "junk." With some nostalgia, I bought in the 1990's a Softride which has not been manufactured since 2007. Suspended beam for maximum comfort, and like riding on air. Only thing was, you had to find a shop that serviced it. But, the local shop seemed to know how even though, they did not sell it. I have a picture of one below. This is not mine, but similar. I installed upright handle bars to further protect my back, and I bought a deluxe seat for better cushioning. [ATTACH type="full"]63686[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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