Hi, my name is patrick

[Pmb210]

I just purchased a bike off craigslist. Looking for any helpful tips for a beginner

 

[GIOS]

Welcome!

 

[biggs682]

best tip is give it a quick once over to make sure its safe to ride then ride it and enjoy it and before long you will want another and another etc etc .

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Patrick and . What bike did you get?

My tip would be to get your saddle height right. Most people set it too low when they start cycling, which can put too much strain on the knees. As a rough guide the knee should be just bent when at the bottom of the pedal stroke.

 

[Iain M Norman]

Greetings from another forum newb.

 

[Treemower]

Hiya, it has only taken me a year between joining Cyclechat and writing my first post.... So hello.
I cycle in the Flatlands of East Anglia and blog about it along with cycling-related stuff.

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &

 

[Treemower]

Thank you. Just debating whether to finish giving my work area a spring clean or pop out for a ride...

 

[Iain M Norman]

Ride without a doubt.

 

[Trail Child]

Welcome from Ottawa!

 

[paul04]

Hello Patrick

 

[roadrash]

owdo

 

[Eribiste]

Welcome aboard, enjoy the forum and your riding.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Patrick and welcome Treemower

 

[Pmb210]

Hi Patrick and . What bike did you get?

My tip would be to get your saddle height right. Most people set it too low when they start cycling, which can put too much strain on the knees. As a rough guide the knee should be just bent when at the bottom of the pedal stroke.

Phil, I got a mongoose dynametric 525