I'm planning on buying a bycicle, i never learned to ride one as a kid.
What model should i pick (i'm not in the US or Canada) and how do i go on about learning to ride one ?

What we used to do was just go on grass and peddle. If you fall it hurts less. also teaches you control better than on pavement

are you indan

>>76366168 (OP)
Idk ask a black guy, they didnt have dads to teach them how to ride a bike but thwy still steal them all the time

>>76366168 (OP)
A cheap mountain bike will do fine.
Start in flat park with grass a slight downhill area should be fine.
Dont use pedals at the beghinning just push with your feet learn how the steering work by trial and error.
Once you get the hang of it you can start trying to pedal as well.
Then move to a more flat paved area and keep practicing.
Dont get discouraged after you fall and wear an helmet as minimum protective gear.

>>76366511
>cheap mountain bike
I genuinely have no idea what to buy. Would it be fine to just buy the first bike i come accross with that label on it ?

>>76366520
you don't need an mtb with suspension and shit, I'd say to get a hybrid instead, those are typical casual bicycles used for commuting. gears are perhaps not that important if there isn't a lot of hills where you live. but the bike size is important, find a frame that is designed for someone of your height (bike models typically come in multiple frame sizes for people of different height)

>>76366520
yes even a wallmart mountain bike will be fine. Get something with large 26" wheels like this
You can use the same bike for a couple of years without getting bored of it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/UBesGoo-26-Lightweight-Explorer-Mountain-Bike-21-Speed-for-Men-and-Women-Disc-Brakes-Suspension-Red-Black/934434272?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1800

>>76366689
You are right, but mountain bike geometry allow the rear sit to be set very low. OP needs to use it as a balance bike with the seat fully down at the beginning.

>>76366168 (OP)
>how do i go on about learning to ride one ?

It's just like learning to ride a bike.

Just go up to the biggest guy at your gym and ask about cycling

>>76366168 (OP)
Is it for riding around or long distances?
I picked up a decent e-bike pretty cheap, 25 mile range and 15 MPH speed. It's taken some time to get used to as it accelerates after pedaling a little.

Unironically, just stand on the left pedal with your right foot and jsu coast for a bit
It's a really simple way to learn basic control, and discounts are harmless

>>76366168 (OP)
>>76366520
If you want a bike at a decent price that will last, Giant, Specialized, Cannondale, or Trek are good brands. I would look at the used market, as you can usually find a mid-range bike for entry-level prices.

Buy a tricycle instead if you don’t know how to ride

>>76366690
>26" wheels
>large

there is literally a board for this

>using other boards

>>76366999
>I would look at the used market,
Not a good idea for a beginner, used bikes almost always have issues that a newbie would have a hard time identifying and fixing. Keep it simple and buy a new Trek FX hybrid.

>>76367120
I build bikes at trek and test ride all of them. The bog standard FX feels great to ride, I was thinking of getting one just to have as a guest bike. Regardless of brand I think OP should get a new entry level hybrid road bike, and by "hybrid road bike" I mean a normal looking bike that doesn't have super low drop bars that destroy your prostate. Test ride if possible
In terms of learning how to ride, here are some intermediate skills to consider once you have the basics
>shift into an easy gear each time you stop so it's easier to accelerate. While stopped, rotate a crank such that you can stand on it to get the bike moving
>practice looking behind you both by turning your head and torso but also tucking your head to your left chin (assuming you bike in the right lane)
>when in doubt, shift to an easier gear. If you're pushing hard as fuck to make the cranks turn slowly, you're putting unnecessary stress on your knees. Spin fast, spin2win, and never rush on ascents.

>>76366168 (OP)
>planning on buying a bycicle,
no bike as a kid? that's abuse

>>76366168 (OP)
>never learned to ride a bike as a kid
I grew up dirt poor but a bicycle was always my "you can only have one present this year" choice.
>>76366858
>e-bike
I want you to e-die

>>76368126
Congrats on being a poorfag with no inheritance i guess

>>76366168 (OP)
Get a bike with straight bars as they offer more control and make it easy to peddle standing up for more power.
Set the bike to a low gear and set the seat a bit too low that you can touch the ground with your feet without going on tippy toes and just roll around a bit to get a sense of balance. The bike will balance itself at speed so if you can balance at low speed you'll do ok when you start peddling faster. Make sure your front brake isn't too powerful as new riders tend to panic brake and fall over the handlebar is the breaks are top good in the front. Keep your feet close to the ground while you test out your balance to be able to catch yourself early when you feel that you're falling to one side.
I recommend getting the somewhat expensive but puncture proof tires made by Schwalbe called "Marathon plus" or similar to not waste time and money on fixing tires. I've been riding my first set for many years now without a single puncture and I had punctures at least once a month before I decided to shell out the money for the puncture proof tires . I'm forced to ride through glass shards all the time but now I don't get anxiety from it, especially on longer tours.
Have fun, fren, riding a bike in nature is such a good use of one's time and a fun exercise to boot.

>tfw face when it's sunny and your cycling shirtless on your good 'ol mountain bike for some of that there Vitamin Dee, showing off your gains and six pack, brvtally mogging skinny DYEL road cyclists in plastic helmets, gay sunglasses and spandex

>>76368126
E-bike might make sense in very hilly areas but car drivers tend to underestimate the acceleration of e-bikes and I constantly got almost run over by cars when I was still riding an e-bike. They're heavy, expensive and give me range-anxiety so I switched back to a nice bike with belt drive and couldn't be happier.

>>76368140
you always resort to insults when you have no argument

>>76368182
I remember riding my mountain bike on the road and keeping up with traffic. If you can work up to the point where you're using the overdrive gear on your bike (one turn of the pedal crank=one turn of the rear wheel) you can easily keep up with traffic.

>>76368274
Going fast isn't the point though.

>>76366168 (OP)
If you're in Europe, I would recommend you go to Decathlon and ask the sales staff there. For general use, you probably want a hybrid bike or a mountain bike. Get a good lock, lights, helmet and maintenance stuff too. Probably like 500eur altogether. The bikes in Decathlon are pretty fairly priced for what they are and they have a good range. No I'm not a shill.