Originally Posted by
CBister
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This is a good bike for someone who cannot afford a better entry level hybrid. If you purchase this bike, I would strongly advise you to join a bicycle co-op, so that you can have it inspected, immediately after purchase. You should be prepared to make adjustments yourself, should any be required. The co-op leaders and bicycle mechanics will guide you through the inspection/adjustment process.
Of course, as you most probably already know, you could spend slightly less for a used 80's model road bike made of chromoly steel, that will be of much greater value in the future, once you've reconditioned and upgraded it.