I went out to the local bike shop and took some test rides. I was a little shaky at first, since I literally haven't been on a moving bike in decades, but I guess what they say is true -- it's just like riding a bike. I liked best the Fuji Absolute 4.0 and placed an order for one. (I'm shallow, and the ones in the store were not my preferred ( Read more... )

I'm looking to buy a bicycle now that I live in a place where it'd actually make sense to own one. The thing is, I haven't had a bike since my middle school dirtbike days. What the hell do I look for? What kind should I get? Do they still call them bikes now, or has the lingo changed? Can I get one of those old-timey contraptions with the ( Read more... )