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Title: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on May 10, 2017, 11:35:16 AM
Hello Bros,

My son has injured his knee from Wrestling his PT recommended to do biking to help the knee heals faster. Nothing fancy just enough for him to move around parks. He is novice biker (actually he doesnt know how yet :smt002) Dads faults. He is 15. Thank you
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: & on May 10, 2017, 11:59:07 AM
for the stated rehab purpose, stick to stationary bike.  all kind of reasons why your son should not rely on bicycling open streets for rehab (live in City, no experience, theft risk, etc.)

Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: bioman on May 10, 2017, 12:31:44 PM
recumbent bikes given away every week on CL.....
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: krusty on May 10, 2017, 02:01:56 PM
for the stated rehab purpose, stick to stationary bike.  all kind of reasons why your son should not rely on bicycling open streets for rehab (live in City, no experience, theft risk, etc.)

+1 if your son has never ridden a bike, rehab is not the time to learn how. Lots of crashing in the learning process. Stick with a stationary bike or a bike with a mag trainer attached.
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: Mojo Jojo on May 10, 2017, 02:14:03 PM
Native Mariner Propel Perfect excuse to buy a new kayak!!!
I was told recumbent bicycle for my bad hip and back but didn't want a new career as a hood ornament so went goth a recumbent kayak  :smt006 
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: ThreemoneyJ on May 10, 2017, 05:02:42 PM
I recently bought a bike for my GF and I feel very good about this suggestion.

The brand is Critical Cycles and they make a single speed called a Harper. It's awesome and under $200 Amazon prime. It comes in a big box and you need to put the wheels, pedals, and handlebars on. All very easy to do. I'm buying another for myself.
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: SlackedTide on May 10, 2017, 06:19:43 PM
You try hit up your local recycling location sometimes ppl discard bikes there can always pick some up.
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: Followgravity on May 10, 2017, 10:24:37 PM
So if he's never ridden before rehab might not be the best time to start.. However if you do want to get him a bike go to a reputable or even better a recommended local bike shop. I would try to start him out on an entry level hardtail mt bike from one of the well know brands like giant or specialized. It will run probably $400-600 but it's much better than a Walmart or mail order option. Any good shop should back up your purchase and help you take care of any problems that come up. Not really an option with the department store stuff.


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Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 11, 2017, 11:32:42 AM
Dont you have a Hobie now that he could use?  Changes so often, hard to remember  :smt044
Title: Re: WTB Bike Nothing Fancy
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on May 11, 2017, 12:20:26 PM
Dont you have a Hobie now that he could use?  Changes so often, hard to remember  :smt044
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