I am a senior wanting to ride for fitness, trips to the grocery store, around town carrying light camera gear for nature shots is the bike 4 me?
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Probably not. Only because it is a single gear bike, which makes it harder to actually get a good workout on it . But it is very lightweight and is easy to peddle. I love mine.
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Definitely. If you are riding for fitness the singlespeed will give you a workout. As I am new to riding I can say that this is the first bicycle I havebeen on that has actually made riding comfortable and fun.
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Its hard to say. If you are planning on riding fixed gear, then expect there to be a learning curve. If you plan on just using the single speed/free gear, then you would probably be just fine. If you are unsure if fixed gear is for you, then I recommend to do a bit more research before buying. All that being said, I love my PureFix bicycle.
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I agree with previous answers. There are city type cruiser bikes that are more comfortable and stable, especially if you're going to be carrying camera gear.
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I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She... » Read More I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. « Show Less
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I don't think so. I bought one for my son and he is in first year college. It is fine for nom as he is an athletic baseball player. There is only one gear and you cannot coast. Brakes seem to be optional. I tried and it was not my cup of tea. The fixed gear seems to be similar to tenth gear on a mountain bike so going up any sort of a hill is a lot of work. My wife has a three speed cruiser style bike also from Amazon and I think that would be much more comfortable for the uses you have in mind.
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Probably not, but the curve of the cycles wind shield may distort the image more than you would like. Plus the camera is not weather proof. You might prefer a Go Pro or similar with its weather proof case, plus you could mount on your helmet and elsewhere on the bike.
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Yes, very much so. That's why I bought it, and my wife likes it also. That and a bike ride and your good.
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All I wanted was something simple to ride, not a lot of gadgets. This bike has been great for me. I have it in my living room, ride my 5 miles a day while watching tv. It is quiet so it does not disturb my husband while he watches. It tells me all I want to know...how far I went. It does have other things it monitors but all I want to know is about my mileage. Another thing, my grandchildren love it and ride it every time they are here. p.s. I am 67 and plan to ride it along time, I am very satisfied with it.
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It's definitely worth it. Anything you would like to upgrade is personal preference like handlebars and the saddle. But it'll ride great as is.
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Yes a 52cm bike would likely be a nice fit for you. You could always head to your local bike shop and have them measure you and advise you on the perfect size road bike for you.
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Honestly yes I think it is. Maybe best for someone under 5'7. But it's a great bike. I've had offers from strangers trying to buy it from me.
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As cheap and sturdy as these little bikes are, just upgrade\ crossgrade to new parts that fit your aesthetic choices. Look at citygrounds.com or even
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I don't know if you still need it but westernbikeworks and biketiresdirect have them for $29.99.
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If you are a mobile person, I think you can. If you can stand the bike up, stand next to it, adjust the seat to be even with your hip, you can ride it.
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Do you know hat the laws are in NY concerning owning and riding this?Sounds perfect for going to train and back (2 miles)
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It's probably better suited for long distance riding than mountain, but if your going that far daily you might want to look for more of a road bike. I hope that helps.
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You could but you won't make good time..... it's a great starter bike for tooddling around, but if you are serious about cycling and especially racing, this bike is heavy and its like cycling thru molassas.....check Diamondback, they have some reasonable affordable bikes with better components I got a performance hybrid with disc brakes for under $500 and love it.... unless of course you can afford a Specialized! :-)
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Just one gear on the bike that I got. Which is probably all I think you would need on these type of bikes.
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I am not sure. I use my bike to get a good workout and good sweat. You might have to look into seperate apps for that.
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Sure,1st figure out whick O rings you need it comes with 2 sizes.2nd go to ACE or True Vale Hardware and get some extra's.As long as you don't have to switch out everyday you should be fine...I just leave it on the road bike as I don't want to crash on a rock or somethingby being distracted in the woods... on the mountain bike...Enjoy you will love it... get the tripod mount too... FYI - I did not like the belt clip though...The car mount is okay if you need one...
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As with earlier comments, the bike is very capable for me and my 225 lbs. About one year now with this bike and I still absolutely love it for all my around town fun and errands. I equiped mine with a set of saddlebags that come in very handy also.