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Hoplite0861
05-12-12, 09:24 AM
Hey guys, a newbie here trying to get into biking. I used to be able to run before I destroyed my knee in the Marine Corps, but this seems to be like the only way I can try to stay in shape.
I found a 90's Trek 6000 mountainbike on craigslist for 50$ and a 70's Peugeot roadbike on there for 125$.
Their both need allot of changes with small stuff as in seats and a brake but their good enough to get me started I guess.
Any suggestions for a new guy?
Dos Ruedas
05-12-12, 10:50 AM
Be gregarious and give more than you take!
I would start a thread on each bike maybe too.
Cheers m8, I'm a noob too.
Tom Stormcrowe
05-12-12, 12:13 PM
Greetings, down there in Aggie Land from Purdue Country!
Hoplite0861
05-13-12, 10:32 PM
Alright, I'll try and take a few pictures of the bikes and post up some pictures. I think I got kind of hooked up, happened to buy them both for really cheap because of people moving out of town.
catonec
05-13-12, 11:06 PM
I have a 97 trek 6000 zx, its been my go to mtb for years, great ride, bonded frame!!! I changed all the components eventually except the seatpost and handlebars.
250044
you should post a link to the ad but $50 sounds pretty good so long as the wheels are straight and the frame is intact.
Rollfast
05-14-12, 04:45 AM
Hey guys, a newbie here trying to get into biking. I used to be able to run before I destroyed my knee in the Marine Corps, but this seems to be like the only way I can try to stay in shape.
I found a 90's Trek 6000 mountainbike on craigslist for 50$ and a 70's Peugeot roadbike on there for 125$.
Their both need allot of changes with small stuff as in seats and a brake but their good enough to get me started I guess.
Any suggestions for a new guy?
If you find one, you can tell me!!
By the way, how many stations are there? Always wondered.
10 Wheels
05-14-12, 06:38 AM
Hey guys, a newbie here trying to get into biking. I used to be able to run before I destroyed my knee in the Marine Corps, but this seems to be like the only way I can try to stay in shape.
I found a 90's Trek 6000 mountainbike on craigslist for 50$ and a 70's Peugeot roadbike on there for 125$.
Their both need allot of changes with small stuff as in seats and a brake but their good enough to get me started I guess.
Any suggestions for a new guy?
Hello and Welcome to Bike Forums.
Yo Spiff
05-14-12, 07:37 AM
Welcome aboard!
teachme
05-14-12, 10:08 AM
welcome to the Bike Forums! Advice? Just ride baby!
Hoplite0861
05-14-12, 06:13 PM
Haha I guess I might have been misleading. I had found and bought a road bike and mountain bike off of craigslist. I think I got a pretty good deal on both. If it stops raining today I'll post up some pics.
Hoplite0861
05-15-12, 09:36 PM
Alright, finally got some pics, here is what I'm working with
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll363/stang-slayer/IMAG0467.jpg
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll363/stang-slayer/IMAG0466.jpg
pertti_jarla
05-15-12, 11:09 PM
Welcome! I have a soft spot for Peugeots.
ChrisCar
05-18-12, 09:13 PM
Howdy! Good to see another Aggie like myself on the forums. I'm Just getting in to riding myself. Heck maybe we can ride around College Station some time.
Hoplite0861
05-22-12, 08:19 AM
Howdy! Good to see another Aggie like myself on the forums. I'm Just getting in to riding myself. Heck maybe we can ride around College Station some time.
I'm definitely down for that....lol I want to send you a PM with my number but I can't send PM"s until after 50 msges lol
jefft72
05-22-12, 08:36 AM
Welcome! I am getting back into riding after years of sitting at a desk. I used a bike as my primary transportation while in school at A&M.
ChrisCar
05-22-12, 09:36 AM
you cant send PM's until you have 50 msgs? some one should really change that policy haha.
GeoBigJon
05-26-12, 09:02 AM
Welcome to the forums! Nice rides!
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