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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Yes, if you wish. It is a well-built bike at a good price, but be sure you really want to, and can handle, tandem riding. Its tricky and dangerous.We had two bad experiences with this item: (1) a really bad accident. (2) Amazon would not help us one bit in a dispute with the seller who, essentially, robbed us of $100.00. The latter is a terrible experience which I have well documented.
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This bicycle would be a great fit for you , hope this helps in making your decision .
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Sure. The bike is really sturdy. I would recommend raising the height in the seat to accomodate your longer legs (I am 5'7, so you will definately need the extra height) and to be honest, I took off the water bottle holder after I nailed my knee into it one too many times getting on and off...but I love this bike and use it constantly...also it doesn't take up as much room as my treadmill does. You will probably love the resistance settings too. Good luck!
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I would say that the bike is ok for a shorter ride like in your subdivision and maybe even a bike trail. However, having longer legs due to my height has made the longer bike rides a bit uncomfortable.
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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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It has a fairly low step over and I would think it would be a good choice for a senior citizen. It is a very sturdy and stable bike.
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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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yes I have one I am 55 my 65 yrold neighbor robs my bike all the time...I did an upgrade to super comfortable gel seat and added a few accessories like lock cable and saddlebags...only thing I have a problem with on my bike is I don't like the tubed tires but I think this one for sale has different ones it looks like...best bike for the money I ever bought and this price is like 60 cheaper
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I own this bike and i'm obsessed with it. That being said, I commute around the Greater NYCArea CONSTANTLY. I went over the Brooklyn bridge (pretty inclined) the other day and found it to be very difficult (being a one speed bike). If you know you will be dealing with hills frequently I'd say to go with the speeds... but otherwise this bike is extremely portable, eye catching (compliments at least once a day), and convenient. Good luck on your decision.
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yes, there are a couple of hills in town that have to be used to get back home. My three-speed works fine for me. A friend of mine loved the bike so much she bought one, but with 5 speeds. I love this bike, you won't regret buying it.
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My bike is a crossover, which means to me old peoples bike with tires that will go on pavement & sand etc. Works fine
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Patricia Hi good morning, if you want I can send you a picture, but I need an email. But I can comment that the bicycle handles my 10 years is very good, I recommend it.
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Yes, I believe that that is a good idea. I weigh 250 pounds, and it would be good information for me to have when buying a bike.
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Definately.i am the same age and size...love the bike...but...the basket that is shown is not included
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Yes! I'm a big girl- and it's perfect. You can go on their website to get this bike- heartlandamerica.com Good luck!
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Thanks BAN. Yeah I'm a hobbyist when it comes to cycling, so I'm sure the GPS will be able to pick me up on the roads . I know there are apps and such for Android / iPhone that do similar things, but I think this looks like a nice unit.