I think it'd probably be quite worthwhile to swing by Ace Wheelworks in Porter Sq, or if you're feeling adventurous, their flagship store (Belmont Wheelworks in Belmont Center).
In fact, I might say something exactly like "My friends forced me to come here even though I know my knees will hate biking, and they said I should at least talk to you." so they know how to help you. :)
(The other trick is that a good bike is a few hundred bucks, so you may want to establish first what your soft and hard spending limits are.)
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Date: 2008-07-08 11:45 am (UTC)In fact, I might say something exactly like "My friends forced me to come here even though I know my knees will hate biking, and they said I should at least talk to you." so they know how to help you. :)
(The other trick is that a good bike is a few hundred bucks, so you may want to establish first what your soft and hard spending limits are.)