re: Bike buying advice needed

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The wife and I are looking to buy bikes. Not planning on training for the tour de Francis just to get some enjoyable exercise. What brand, wheel size, number of gears and such would be recommended.

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if you're not ready for a bike with drop bars, then a "hybrid bike" might be your best bet. if you plan to ride dirt trails, a mountain bike would work but would be slower and heavier on the road. if you do feel ready for a bike with drop bars, look for a classic road bike. bikes direct usually has super cheap entry level bikes, look there. but before you buy, test ride these different types of bike to see what suits you.

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Also is there a good way to make use of a bike as a stationary.

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you can buy a trainer. i think the cheapest ones (and you will get what you pay for - some are over a thousand dollars) are like 50 bucks.