I think a lot would depend on what's your style, where are you going to be cycling? There are some general categories like commuter, mountain, road, recently more popular gravel which now days are more like mountain bikes from 90's. Most important is to start riding wherever you are, whenever you have time. Pick something you can afford and won't break your heart if you drop it (like 10K super bike).
I'd like to add that I personally think a mountainbike is a great starter. It's not the fastest bike you can get but the big tires are more forgiving with obstacles which is great especially for beginners. The slimmer your tire is the more attention you have to pay to the road. On a race bike you can't zone out during the ride.The downside is that you're lacking the capacity to carry a lot of weight comfortably so if you plan to do that go for a bike that's more focused on comfort.
Most of the time if I ride it's in the morning. For me its the easiest and most reliable way to plan and execute before day starts. There is also this feeling of accomplishment after the ride and it feels great the rest of the day.
If only for riding on roads/paved paths any used road bike with at least 7/8 gears in the rear with brifters will do.
If roads are a bit harsher or you want to also use it for commuting/grocery runs, something like a mountain bike would work.
Take a look at craigslist/marketplace for your area to see whats available, definitely try used bikes to get a feel for your needs.
When i started biking in my older adult life i bought a used road bike that i could ride for long distances on the weekends as well as use for commuting to work. After a few years i bought myself a more modern road bike for the long rides and converted the old road bike with flat bars and rear panniers for a more relaxed commuting and grocery hopper experience.
When you find a bike, just make sure the gears arent all chewed up and that shifting through the gears is fine. You can also take it to a bike shop for a tune up, but look for a local bike store as the big bike stores will charge a single, large fee just for tune ups, though they will still be throughout.
I still think used is the way to go. It does lower the bar of entry and if you get a certain style of bike thst doesn't fit your needs, you won't be in the hole as much financially.
It's a tough call. Experienced people are better prepared to evaluate the quality, condition, and suitability of a craigslist find, but on the other hand, it's a low-cost way to experiment and see what kind of bike and what kind of biking you like. The best is if you have a reputable used-bike dealer nearby. For example, a bike co-op can be a good option for that.
Also curious about this. I saw it pop up on Netflix recently and added it to my list. But I agree, from the little bit I’ve seen it looks like it’s pretty focused on the drama
Makes sense. Bike commuting definitely helps me break up the day. At one point i was cycling in the morning and then biking into work, thst wiped me out after a while.
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