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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 7:07:00 PM
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With the price of gasoline climbing higher I'm seeing more folks out riding their bicycles to work and for running errands. I am considering riding my bike to work some days to help save on gas and also to add to my exercise regime. I have a lovely cruiser bike that hubby bought me last year that I do enjoy riding, but I don't feel safe on it. I'm only 5'2" and I can't put my feet flat on the ground while sitting on the seat in a stopped position.
What kind of bikes do you farmgirls ride and any suggestions for a good bike that would fit a shortie like me?
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 7:13:08 PM
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Julie is your bike a 24" or 26" wheel?
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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pink rose garden
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Jess
west olive
michigan
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 07:52:10 AM
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| I am also a shorty 5'3" I have a "big girl" bike.I think a 24 inch.I love riding bike!I am 6 miles away from the closest grocery store,me and the 4 kiddos are biking there today! Wish me luck they are 2,4,6,8 years old! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 07:56:27 AM
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My husband and I have been looking for a bike for me, simply to ride to the store up the street, and also for exercise. I don't want to pay $300.00 for one, though!!! I'm also small, and the 24" seems like the best fit...I found one at a local toy store that I adored but Jus said I need at least 1 gear for the hills. So, we went to Target and found some Schwinn's there, but they're too big. The one that I liked looked just like a Cape Cod bike...simple, metal fenders, and black.
I know I'm a girl, but I really don't want a pink or aqua blue bike....I'm just not that girly, and they even sell those in the women's coaster series. They have red at Target, and that's doable, but I couldn't even get on it!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2978 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2978 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 08:53:55 AM
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I have a racing bike, but my fat butt has not been on it this year. It is a Cannondale light aluminum frame with clip on pedals, Shimano parts and is very aerodynamic but not user friendly as far as carrying much. It is very smooth riding & the clip on pedals greatly help with your pedaling efficiency. Oh yeah 20' tires. Skinny things with no tread.
I like the idea of a one speed with a big ole' basket though, but that would NOT do around here. We have helacious hills. |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 09:04:31 AM
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I would love one of those bikes that looks like a overgrown tricycle with a basket on the front. and a trailer to haul my youngers around. that would be so fun!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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pink rose garden
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Jess
west olive
michigan
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 11:31:43 AM
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Debra-
I think those are the sweetest bikes! I would love that too,I think they are pricey though.I'll have to stick with my Target special:( |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 11:45:30 AM
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yes they are. I better get saving my pennies.. or look on craigslist.
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 11:58:49 AM
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Can you adjust the seat height? That's the first thing I'd try. If you can, just be sure that you don't lower it so much that you bend your knees too much. Your leg should be just shy of fully extended at the longest point of your pedal stroke.
I'm 5'4", and I can't put my feet flat on the ground while sitting on my bike seat either (26" bike). It bothered me a lot at first, but I got used to it. When you come to a stop, take one foot off the pedal and lean to that side to put your foot flat on the ground. Keep the other foot on the pedal (with the pedal up at the "top" like you're just about to pedal), and that gives you a better position to take off from anyway, rather than having both feet off the pedals.
My husband started riding his bike to work a few weeks ago, and he loves it. It's a great idea if you can get comfortable riding with traffic. I used to ride to work when I lived in a small town, but I'm scared of the multi-lane intersections around here.
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