Commuting - New commuter bike.

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Zin
12-20-03, 10:34 PM
I picked up a Raleigh Mustang SIS today to replace my current commuter bike.
I paid $24.95 for the bike which had a rack and simi-slicks on it already. It needs a tune up but other than that works nice. I'll post a better picture tomorrow.

Anders K
12-21-03, 03:34 AM
Nice bike to a nice price!

Mustang is also the name on a brand thatīs been making bicycles here in Sweden since 1923. I donīt know if they still exist though. Here is a pic on a Swedish Mustang.
horatio
12-21-03, 06:46 AM
Great price! I thought I got a good deal on mine (a Trek 820 MTB circa '98) for $48 (at a pawn shop, no less). ;) I'll try to post a pic later today.

Is the new frame a better size for you? IIRC your previous bike frame was a little large.

Happy trails!

Zin
12-21-03, 08:32 AM
Great price! I thought I got a good deal on mine (a Trek 820 MTB circa '98) for $48 (at a pawn shop, no less). ;) I'll try to post a pic later today.

Is the new frame a better size for you? IIRC your previous bike frame was a little large.



Actually, my old frame was a bit on the small side. It was not comfortable at all after about 7 miles. This frame is larger and feels much better.


Nice bike to a nice price!

Mustang is also the name on a brand thatīs been making bicycles here in Sweden since 1923. I donīt know if they still exist though. Here is a pic on a Swedish Mustang.

Nice looking bike Anders. I have never heard of that company. Is that your ride?
I think those handle bars would be difficult to use.

Happy Holidays!
Anders K
12-21-03, 08:39 AM
No, thatīs not my bike. I never had a Mustang.

I like those bars :-) looks kind of reto -70th. But like you say, brobably difficult to use or get used to.

/Anders
The Rob
12-21-03, 11:07 AM
I picked up a Raleigh Mustang SIS today to replace my current commuter bike.
I paid $24.95 for the bike which had a rack and simi-slicks on it already. It needs a tune up but other than that works nice. I'll post a better picture tomorrow.

Score! Man, if I came across something like that I'd have three bikes. Of course then my wife would make me live out on the balcony with them.
cerewa
12-22-03, 03:35 AM
a bike with fenders and a rack, for 25 bucks... i'm envious. i've been wanting a rear rack but i don't wanna pay a whole bunch for it.
Zin
12-22-03, 06:35 AM
a bike with fenders and a rack, for 25 bucks... i'm envious. i've been wanting a rear rack but i don't wanna pay a whole bunch for it.


Actually, I had the fenders on my old commuter bike. I just moved them over to the new one.