Bicycles

[SlowMotion]

The oldest kid is learning to ride a bike. My wife and I are wanting to get some decent bikes to be able to ride with him. I don't want to get the cheap $100 bikes from Walmart or Academy. I figured there were some members here who had experience with bike shops and decent entry level bikes. Mainly looking for something we can ride in the neighborhood, Peachtree City Cart paths, Hilton Head Island bike paths, etc.

Near us we have a couple bike shops that sale Trek, Specialized, Giant, and a few other brands. Looking to keep it at or below $500. What is the best bang for the buck? Features to look for?

 

[Ringleader]

Diamondback either all terrain or mountain. Personally like the 20 speed mountain with front/rear suspension. Dick's has a sale on them now. $349

 

[Snewt1]

Check REI. You can usually get a good deal on one of their house brand bikes. Also, join once for life and you get money back from your purchases at the end of the year. Something like this (you get $50 back at the end of the year) :

https://www.rei.com/product/106331/co-op-cycles-drt-11-bike

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[DCV]

http://www.roswellbicycles.com/

A bit of a drive for you but their website might give you some models and prices to compare.

 

[MrJim]

Any of the brands you mentioned will be fine. Way better than box store. I started in 1990 with a diamond back and eventually moved up to cannondale. Go to local bike shop and pick one. I bought my wife a Trek that she still rides 25 years later. Local bike shop and don't look back.

 

[10thmountain]

Roswell bicycles all the way. Get a 20” giant kids bike and have fun. ( mine also has a roadie for when he goes with me)

 

[the_great_white]

http://www.roswellbicycles.com/

A bit of a drive for you but their website might give you some models and prices to compare.

I've bought a couple of bikes from them. Excellent customer service in all my experiences with them.

 

[rbalan]

I'm surprised to see recommendations for both REI and Dicks in the same post on the ODT(2 places I will not be frequenting).