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That's pretty close to what I thought. It's at a non-profit bike shop that all the bikes are donated to. They think it's worth a lot so we will see.
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Local company making wheels right here in Adelaide South Australia.
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Question for you experts!
The gf and I are looking for bikes, mostly to tootle around surface streets and rail-trail type off roading. Brands found in bike stores are way over her budget, and places like Dicks Sporting Goods sell brands I've never heard of. Searching Craigslist reveals a bevy of choices at all price ranges. Any advice regarding what to look for? A new "hybrid" bike? Or a used ____ bike? It would probably have to be attainable for <$300 to be in her budget. Doesn't have to be super top of the line. |
Well, light weight aluminum frame, upright riding position. Single gear or an internal 3 speed hub would meet your requirements. Dorky, but nice to have, a front basket or detachable panniers (saddle bags). My Dachshund loved riding with me on the strand bike path ogling the Betties.....some bastard stole my bike and an urban Coyote ate my dog. So those two events ended that adventure.
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Craigslist!
By quality used. Try a bike shop and sit on a few bikes to get sizing and shop pink bike or Craig's or local buy and sell. |
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I think determining what is a good $$/brand/type ratio that's getting me. Plus there seems to be endless manufacturers and used prices are everywhere.
For example, these bikes all seem to be functionally similar. What makes one better than the other? https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/6056799834.html https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/6082138227.html https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/6059196323.html Then there are bikes like this for many multiples in price. https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/6076726570.html |
1) stay away from department store bikes
They are heavy, carry blingy looking components to entice you, but sacrafice quality for quantity Difficult to maintain 2) if you are looking for a multi speed bike, educate yourself on group sets (gears and brakes) That's usually the difference between two otherwise identical bikes Avoid anything with components made out of cheap looking tin stampings ( just walk through a department store and a bike shop for visual cues 3) buy used name brand or new lower end name brand Do this once your know what you are looking at |
used bikes one fairly dependable clue to better quality
is QUICK RELEASE LEVERS ON THE WHEELS most cheap bikes willNOT have them just nuts [bmx excepted] another clue is pick up the bike heavy is not good buy anything that has campagnolo parts |
If you are a newbie to cycling, go to your local bike shop. Trust them to find the right bike for your riding style and price point. Comfort over weight.
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BikePedia, QuickBike Complete Bike Specs
lists most bikes by year made retail price components weight ect |
$800 at a local store. Big empty box in the front. Pretty cool.
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Picked this up at a rummage sale for 10$
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