Oh, and being an experienced rider, i know the bike u're gonna
get has max 21 gears only. 3 x 7 since its a bike below $200.
Best riding gear ratio for me is 2 -5. Easy to cycle, and
provides decent speed. 2 -6 is fine. If u're on the road. 3-4 or
3-5 is fine.
Also since u are just using it for regular stuff, u can leave
the tires alone and just use the stock ones.
Or you can invest in about $60 or so for a better tyre, probably
one thats semi-slick. 1.5" width will be fine.
Those from carrefour are overpriced. Seriously. EXTREMELY
overpriced. Ask around and you will be surprised how crappy that
place is.
Of course if you are really keen in getting a proper bike or
something thats worth of slightly higher value and want ur value
for money, theres a website thats dedicated to bikers.
http://www.togoparts.com
Great site although most discussions are about high end bikes in
the thousands $ range. But check out the marketplace, everyday
there will be lots of people selling bikes at almost 1/2 price. And
best part, its from Singapore!
Another thing.
BMX aint good for commuting. U'd probably die on the way to
school although i think it looks pretty ok for short distances. But
for tpy to amk, a mountain bike would be much better.
Skip the road bikes unless u have a helmet and some real skills
on the road cos if u're riding on the pavements, u'd probably be
damn it worried about the drain grills on the pavements u have to
avoid.
