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I'm thinking about buying a bicycle to replace the bicycle I used to never ride. These days, I often make short trips from my apartment--from a few blocks for groceries to a 2-mile drive to the cafe. And I'm not getting much exercise. Two birds, one stone. If I get really ambitious I might try commuting to work.

So far I've been to one shop, for about five minutes. I was attracted to the Townie because it's cute, and marketed to newbie/casual cyclists who want comfort. I like being comfortable. I was also considering a foldable bike, both for intermodal routes (bike to the bus, say, or bike to the cafe and get a ride home) and because we don't have a lot of space at home.

Anyone have any recommendations or advice?

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my bike

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I bought a Breezer Uptown last Spring and I really really really love it. I got rid of my car, and just use this. I like it because it has lights powered by the wheels and comes with fenders and bells and chain guards and I'm not in a hurry, so I don't care if it's a little heavy, but that might be annoying if you have to carry it upstairs. It also has a neat little quick lock for the back wheel if you are just running in to grab a coffee or the atm or something. They have some different models, which I think involve different lights or fewer gears, and it looks like they also have folding bikes. I can't say enough good things about them.

I have a grocery basket that snaps onto the handlebars, and then I got a coffee cup holder that hooks on the handlebars too. Awesome. Anyhow, their website is breezerbikes.com.

kendra

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Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely look at these. I like convenience and stuff.