Anyone here know a lot about bikes?
 

Wife wants to get bikes for each of us, but before I go dump $500 each on 2 bikes, I'd like to talk to someone who knows about this shit.

Anyone here into them?

My brother is really into moutain biking, and I used to be when I was younger. It really depends on what you needed to know.

Do you have any idea on the types of terrain and use you will get out of the bikes? Also what type of bike that you want would help a little also. Mountain bike, cruiser, BMX etc etc.

sports bike are sweet as hell!

I thought you were talking about like sport bikes, I know stuff about motorcycles. Nothing about bicycles.

Nah, i'm talking about a bike that would be good for a casual workout, or a casual stroll around the block, or to the lake down the street, or what ever. My wife is also talking that she wants to ride one to work, since our vehicles eat gas like mad, and since we live here on base now, it's not far to her work. So I guess a bike that could be used as a commuter, as well as for a stroll. I was reading about hybrids. They seem to be what we're looking for?

Just get a bike in ur price range that your comfortable with. Make sure you ask to test ride the bike before you buy it. I know a decent amount of bikes and I have friends who know alot more.

Pretty much what i was going to say. Just make sure the bike is comfortable and suits your needs.

I kinda wanted to order one online :(

Stores are real ripoffs these days compared to online prices.

Go for a full suspension, dual disc brake mountain bike and dont look back. Just go around to a couple different bike shops and take some for a test ride and make sure they are comfortable to you and your ball and chain. Then after you find one see if you can find a better deal online. Im lucky enough to be friends with a guy who owns a bike shop in my home town so i get killer deals.