I’d like to get more into biking since the area that I live in is semi walkable. Where should I start and what should I look out for?
In general, any bike!
More specifically, depends on your needs/desires.
If only for riding on roads/paved paths any used road bike with at least 7/8 gears in the rear with brifters will do.
If roads are a bit harsher or you want to also use it for commuting/grocery runs, something like a mountain bike would work.
Take a look at craigslist/marketplace for your area to see whats available, definitely try used bikes to get a feel for your needs.
When i started biking in my older adult life i bought a used road bike that i could ride for long distances on the weekends as well as use for commuting to work. After a few years i bought myself a more modern road bike for the long rides and converted the old road bike with flat bars and rear panniers for a more relaxed commuting and grocery hopper experience.
When you find a bike, just make sure the gears arent all chewed up and that shifting through the gears is fine. You can also take it to a bike shop for a tune up, but look for a local bike store as the big bike stores will charge a single, large fee just for tune ups, though they will still be throughout.
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Are there bike shops near you? Could you try riding some of what people are suggesting here?
I think a lot would depend on what’s your style, where are you going to be cycling? There are some general categories like commuter, mountain, road, recently more popular gravel which now days are more like mountain bikes from 90’s. Most important is to start riding wherever you are, whenever you have time. Pick something you can afford and won’t break your heart if you drop it (like 10K super bike).
