Hi,
I'm Lilly and I am hoping to start biking for exercise and commuting. I want to do this correctly and safely. I could really use some help and advice.
1. I'm 5' 2", 275 lbs.
What kind of bike should I be looking for? And what features should I be looking for? Also, what will hold my weight well in a bike. I'd be on the roads and bike trails mostly.
2. What kind of seat should I get for the bike. I'm hoping for a big butt seat that would offer a little more support than the little seats.
3. What do people use to carry their things too and from places? Basket, bags?
4. I've been looking at bike shops and Walmart for bikes. And I'm just lost. Where should I go for a bike and how do I talk to the seller without sounding like a n00b and end up buying things I really don't need.
5. My biggest fear of all of this is being hit by a car. I will be crossing two of the busiest streets in the city. I've seen people use the crosswalks and also people riding like they are in a car and using the left turn lane and such. What would be correct for me to do? Do people still use arm signals?
6. Besides reflectors on my tires, what else can I do to be safe and make sure cars see me?
7. Safety gear - helmets - what is a strong reputable helmet to have? Is there a special way to choose a helmet other than a piece of paper measuring your head? What other safety gear - if any - should I have?
8. Is there anything else I should know or do for having a bike?
I think that's it for now. I so hope you all can help.
Thanks
I'm Lilly and I am hoping to start biking for exercise and commuting. I want to do this correctly and safely. I could really use some help and advice.
1. I'm 5' 2", 275 lbs.
What kind of bike should I be looking for? And what features should I be looking for? Also, what will hold my weight well in a bike. I'd be on the roads and bike trails mostly.
2. What kind of seat should I get for the bike. I'm hoping for a big butt seat that would offer a little more support than the little seats.
3. What do people use to carry their things too and from places? Basket, bags?
4. I've been looking at bike shops and Walmart for bikes. And I'm just lost. Where should I go for a bike and how do I talk to the seller without sounding like a n00b and end up buying things I really don't need.
5. My biggest fear of all of this is being hit by a car. I will be crossing two of the busiest streets in the city. I've seen people use the crosswalks and also people riding like they are in a car and using the left turn lane and such. What would be correct for me to do? Do people still use arm signals?
6. Besides reflectors on my tires, what else can I do to be safe and make sure cars see me?
7. Safety gear - helmets - what is a strong reputable helmet to have? Is there a special way to choose a helmet other than a piece of paper measuring your head? What other safety gear - if any - should I have?
8. Is there anything else I should know or do for having a bike?
I think that's it for now. I so hope you all can help.
Thanks