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What should I consider when shopping for a bicycle?

Asked by XD (1524points) August 23rd, 2011 from iPhone

I want a bike to get from here to there, and I know for sure that I don’t want mountain bike handlebars (the straight-across kind) because they make my hands go numb. I also need some gears since the area has inclines. I know there are a lot of flat tire “cruisers,” but are they the best bet for various commutes? What about weight, materials and bells and whistles? I haven’t owned a bike in a long time, and I’m pretty ignorant of the options.

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