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rgCoinGuy · May 12, 2009 10:04AM

OK, so it was really more about turning 40 shortly and feeling it.

Pretty darn cool how these things have progressed since I last had a 10 speed.

Oh, and I bet in price per ounce I was just killed compared to Cladiator's heavy metal purchase.

Cladiator · May 12, 2009 1:07PM

That bike is awesome man. Some one stole mine a while back

I did the math and I paid roughly .25¢ per troy ounce on the Chrysler.

rgCoinGuy · May 12, 2009 10:03PM

Thanks man, I was just going to pick something up at walmart or target, but they all looked like kids bikes, so I did some research and checked the local bike shop.

If I am doing my math right, I think with tax mine was about a buck an ounce! I guess that's not too bad...

greghansen · May 13, 2009 12:08AM

That's an awesome looking ride. I need to get me something like that. I know nothing about bikes. Can you get a decent 'beach cruiser' type bike for $300-$400 or do I need to prepare to pay up? I need something quality enough that it can haul my too large 225 pound body around without falling apart in 6 months.

rgCoinGuy · May 13, 2009 12:19AM

<< <i>That's an awesome looking ride. I need to get me something like that. I know nothing about bikes. Can you get a decent 'beach cruiser' type bike for $300-$400 or do I need to prepare to pay up? I need something quality enough that it can haul my too large 225 pound body around without falling apart in 6 months. >>

I would think in that price range you could get a pretty nice beach cruiser bike, I did a lot of google searching for reviews on mountain bikes - after I went into my local bike shop (to see what brands they carried), but before I went back to buy one. A lot of the expense on the higher end one comes from the suspensions and gears and such, I don't think you would have to worry about those costs on what your looking for.

MrOrganic · May 13, 2009 1:18AM

turning 40 is all about testosterone preservation! If you are not carrying that much fat, sprinting is much better for you hormonally. Increases positive hormones like test & GH, cardio increase negative hormones like cortisol. I would sprint using the bike if your carrying alot of fat until you can sprint/run. Bike 1/4 mile at a level that is "hard" then drop to a low gear with a high COMFORTABLE pedal rate for 1.5 -2 miles. repeat this 5x. then 20 min of deadlifts, standing press, pullups, lunges. all free weight no machines.

This isnt the forum for this so PM if you have any ques.

I was a strength & conditioning coach/nutritionist for 15 years

Im 38, I know what you mean by things are changing lol

RedTiger · May 13, 2009 2:59AM

Way to go. To keep it some what on topic, a mountain bike will be more useful in more emergency situations than a few of rolls of 90% silver--by far. Add the health benefits and it is an every day value as well.

coynclecter · May 13, 2009 3:48AM

I bought one like that a few months back. Great for exercise. I just couldn't adapt to the major leanover to grip the bars. I don't go fast enough to worry about aerodynamics and the bending was getting to me. I replaced the bars with a big U shaped set and now I can sit up and ride in comfort.

Enjoy

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