Want bycicle as a means of transportation.

[djSlvt]

Well, this is the end of my rope, rock bottom yo. Things are fvcked up. I have a beautiful 01 GT 5 speed, but my license is no good and won't be good for sometime.


I got excited when I heard about scooters 50 cc and under don't require license nor plate to operate. Turned out to be BS. The only thing now is either horse or bicycle. Since I live in apartment horse is out of question.

I want a bicycle because they're cheap. I want to be able to go to publix, barber, target, etc. I think with a light bike and back pack I will be able to drive 5 to 10 miles without problems.

I need some of you experienced folks help me choose a bike. It's been a long while since I had one. I need to know which size, and most importantly how many speeds?

How fast can a bike go? I live in Florida, we don't have hills. I want to be able to drive as fast as I can, because I'll be driving on public roads, such as 4 lane US1, etc.. Plus I want to be able to switch to pedestrian walk way when I want to, be able to kick and raise the front wheel when I want to, to get on the side of the road on the go, etc..


How fast can a bike go? How many speeds do I need? Is it safer to ride on 2nd lane or 1st lane? Can cops pull you over while you riding?

Is operating bicycle like operating a car? I.e. follow traffic rules and you can ride just like any car, using same roads. I want to know if I ride on the side walk or in traffic? And how the hell do I make a turn, like a pedastrian or I can switch lanes and wait for red, etc.

 

[muscleman]

You can probably get up to maaaaybe 35mph? Been a while since I've ridden a bike for speed.

Speeds? Enough to get you up a hill without dying.

Bikes have certain rules, just look it up online (I'm not gonna do your work for you).

 

[Potbelly]

get a road bike. take care of it. dont jump crazy high curbs unless u know what the hell you're doing (or you will get embarasseD)

 

[Docs]

lol.....

 

[djSlvt]

It's been a while since I jumped curves. It's like you want to get on a sidewalk, and the only way is to stop and carry bike over. What you do is drive towards it, at the right time pull handle bars up so that front wheel gets raised up, that carries front wheel over, then for the back you can pedal as you about to roll over the curb, or else you can rich over and pull the back as well.

How many speeds should I get? I seen a nice 5 speed bike, folding. But I need something that will drive as fast as it can on straight level road. What's the relationship between speeds and bike speed.

 

[Docs]

Speed is a gear. Such as in a car. It is just the ratio of energy to output.

To get any real speed, you need a superior engine. LEG STRENGTH will change the speed you travel at, as well as endurance.

 

[djSlvt]

Ok, bubba. I'm stupid in this department. Should I get a 5 speed folding bike, or a 24 speed police bike?