I wanted to start biking trails and being more active. What sort of bike should I be looking at? I live in a rural area and own a car so I won't ride in the city too much. Googling suggests gravel bikes, is that a good option? I'm pretty handy so I can do maintenance myself and even upgrade parts. Is there something that has a good frame + decent parts that I could upgrade down the line into a great bike? I'm willing to spend a bit for something good quality but I'm not looking for a $10k bike. Sorry if this isn't the right board for this question
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>>2872420Why not a mountain bike? You can get awesome bikes used for a lot less $$ and then upgrade if you get to that point? a 2-3yr old bike would still be an killer bike for much less.
>>2872420perhaps reconsider
>>2872420If you just want to "try it out"....>goto walmart>find bike aisle>identify bikes with full suspension and 26" and larger wheels.>pick out a couple that "look cool".>sit on them.>seat height is easily adjusted with a quick release lever, do it while youre figuring this shit out in the aisle>pay attention to how handlebars feel.>+1 for any bike with "shimano" on parts the chain runs through (theyre bottom end Shimano but better than changsun)>choose (1)>grab a helmet.>GRAB A HELMET.>did I mention grabbing a helmet on yoir way out?>goto checkoutIf you ride it to the cashier shouting "im a pretty, pretty princess" and post the video ill assist with adjusting all the components until this thread 404sAt your stage you wont notice the difference between a $10k carbon fiber bike that weighs 12 pounds and a Taiwanese sweatshop special that weighs in at 35 pounds.Youre just going to be figuring out gears. If you get bored youre out 150 bucks.Dont do FBMP, too much of a gamble to save 50 bucks. Some rusted out cable or seized derailer might be an easy fix but just start with fresh and avoid the headache.
