Bicycling Suggestions

[ams511]

What is your current level of fitness and how much time do you want to devote to bicycling? The above posters made some very good points and if I purchase another bike I will keep them in mind. However, if you do not have time for 20 mile rides a low-end bike may suit you like the Giant bike Frank suggested. As you get fitter you can take more challenging rides as opposed to longer ones.

 

[jham2081]

Wow, thank you all for your great responses. I would rate my self physically as somewhere between couch potato and slightly out of shape. I have a build that lends itself to a natural strength but my endurance sucks. I would like to develop the habit of riding a couple miles a day (probably 4/5 weekdays, take weekends off).

 

[red_infinity]

Just wondering...do you have the time to go lap swimming, say, at a pool somewhere? That's also another thing you can do to get in shape for scuba.

 

[jham2081]

I did check into the various fitness clubs in my town but wasn't impressed with either the facilities or the cost of membership - hence my decision to buy a bike instead. I do wish there was a nice pool to do laps in that didn't cost so much (these pools were in sad shape as well). Thank for the suggesion though!