SouthernGorilla
Well-Known Member
I'm thinking about buying a bike for my daily commute. It'd save me gas and, more importantly, the parking spaces at work for 2-wheelers are a lot more convenient than the ones for cars. So I thought I'd seek out some advice from any bikers lurking around here.
I don't have a clue what I'm looking for. I've only ever ridden once. So I need something that wouldn't take too long to get comfortable with.
I'm 6'2" and 300+. So I need a fairly big bike to hold me comfortably and move me down the road.
I'd like something that could at least carry a little cargo if I wanted to hit the store on the way home.
I don't need a status symbol.
I'm not looking to prove my manhood or look macho.
I'm also not filthy rich. So no bling bikes.
Further complicating the issue is that my wife would also like her own bike at some point. So it would be nice if there were a smaller bike for her from the same maker as mine. Just to keep parts searches simple.
I like the idea of a dresser/bagger. Although that seems like it might be a bit hefty for a first bike. I've looked at dual-sports too. But they all look a bit light and underpowered for my girth.
Feel free to chime in with any thoughts or suggestions. Or let me know if there's any more information I can add to help narrow down the choices.
I don't have a clue what I'm looking for. I've only ever ridden once. So I need something that wouldn't take too long to get comfortable with.
I'm 6'2" and 300+. So I need a fairly big bike to hold me comfortably and move me down the road.
I'd like something that could at least carry a little cargo if I wanted to hit the store on the way home.
I don't need a status symbol.
I'm not looking to prove my manhood or look macho.
I'm also not filthy rich. So no bling bikes.
Further complicating the issue is that my wife would also like her own bike at some point. So it would be nice if there were a smaller bike for her from the same maker as mine. Just to keep parts searches simple.
I like the idea of a dresser/bagger. Although that seems like it might be a bit hefty for a first bike. I've looked at dual-sports too. But they all look a bit light and underpowered for my girth.
Feel free to chime in with any thoughts or suggestions. Or let me know if there's any more information I can add to help narrow down the choices.