| You're body is telling you that it would like a little | | | | shop doesn't have the used road bike of your dreams, |
| exercise, so you have decided that you want to start | | | | you can easily find what you need online at eBay or |
| cycling. | | | | Craigslist. |
| The problem with cycling is that it's not free. It can be | | | | Finding road bikes via these online tools is quick and |
| quite expensive to get started with. Of course, the first | | | | easy, if the bike you are looking for is common. If not, it |
| thing that you have to do is get a good bike to power | | | | may take you some time to find the right bike in the |
| your adventures. New road bikes are going to start at | | | | right size. Once you have found the road bike that you |
| $1000 for a good quality bike, but you can find a used | | | | are looking for, the buying process should be easy and |
| one for much less. | | | | then you will just have to wait for your new bike to |
| A used bike will provide the best bang for your dollar, | | | | arrive. |
| especially for beginners. You don't want to spend too | | | | Once you have received your used road bike, the first |
| much money before you decide that cycling is for you, | | | | thing that you should do is visually inspect all of the |
| right? Used bikes can last years, if taken care of | | | | components and briefly test them to see if they are |
| properly. Since you're a beginner, you'll want to find a | | | | functional and weren't damaged during shipping. The |
| reputable bike shop in your town. | | | | second thing you should do is to take the bike back to |
| Get to know the people at your local bike shop. They | | | | the bike shop and pay them to inspect it and tune it up. |
| are usually very friendly, and can help you in your | | | | Once that is done, you should be ready to start your |
| search for a used road bike. If, however your local | | | | adventure as a new cyclist. |