Page 1
Page 1
Started By
Message
locked post

Recommendations for a decent commuter/touring bike please

Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:08 pm
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6765 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:08 pm
Something like the pic below. Would ride no more than a few miles at a time putt putting around town. Anything decent quality (that won't fall apart) for <$250?

Thanks

Posted by Rebelgator
Pripyat Bridge
Member since Mar 2010
40186 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:10 pm to
Nah
Posted by OleWarSkuleAlum
Huntsville, AL
Member since Dec 2013
10293 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:28 pm to
Just get a pure cycle fixie
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18375 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:32 pm to
look on bikesdirect.com I have a single speed mtn. bike from them that I am very impressed with. They have cruiser and road bikes as well that may suit your preferences a little better.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43531 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:44 pm to
Looks like a Linus bike that you posted. You can get a 3 speed version of that bike for about $600.

Windsor makes a similar bike for about $400 LINK

Brooklyn makes some good bikes like the one you posred for $500 LINK
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
30410 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:45 pm to
Watch 60 minutes now and get the one with a motor.
Posted by weskarl
Space City
Member since Mar 2007
5805 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 6:59 pm to
Get a Rivendell LINK

Eta: never mind. Can't read $250
This post was edited on 1/29/17 at 7:01 pm
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 7:08 pm to
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59443 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 7:16 pm to
Posted by OchoDedos
Republic of Texas
Member since Oct 2014
40210 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:46 pm to
what ever you get, make sure it's fit properly...top tubes and nuts don't mix well
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33953 posts
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:13 pm to
Looks like you'll need to spend more money to get an actual commuter bike.

Nine best commuter bicycles

18 best commuter bikes
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6765 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:11 pm to
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45189 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:20 pm to
Hipster, you?
Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
4231 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:22 pm to
I would just get an old 90's steel frame mountain bike and put new slick tires on it. You shouldn't have trouble finding one for $100. You'll have gears in case you need them and it will do better with the pot holes along your commute. A decent bike that is new will be $500+.

Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
66465 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:23 pm to
get a fat tire bike

Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45189 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:28 pm to
They have those fat tire bikes at Academy. Mongoose is like $199 and some other brand is $189. Thinking about pulling one down myself for riding around the hood with kids.
Posted by shotcaller1
Member since Oct 2014
7501 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:29 pm to
Splash
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
66465 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:36 pm to
I know

I want one for riding Elmers Isle in the summer. make me a little trailer to haul rods, ice chest and bait
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6765 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 3:41 pm to
quote:

Hipster, you?


is that a hipster bike? i just like the look, i think the retro look looks cool. If chasing my kids around on their bikes makes me a hipster, pop a top of Pabst for me...
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6765 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 7:03 am to
Anyone know anything about State Bicycle Comapny?
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram