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Old 02-03-2018, 11:30 PM
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So you have 10 speed? They will have hand brakes, IMO disk brakes are the best over clamp type. But depends on quality (cost) of the bike. This is also something you have to get use to. Also bike with more than 5 gears will have duel shifter's. On for the front sprocket you are peddling and one for the rear sprocket. Some of these can be confusing and uncomfortable for use with age and not bike rider for years due to the seat and position of the handle bars. Also the size of the wheels and frame should fit you body size. If you just want to get some exercise one speed coaster bike will do the are easy to peddle and glide really good and you will be Use to the peddle braking. If you want to bike miles and miles at 20 plus mph then geared bike may be better. Basically it has to fix you exercise program and what you want to get out of it.