What kind of bike is mine?
06-10-06, 05:14 AM
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What kind of bike is mine?
Ive had this bike for a while- since I was a kiddo! So Im getting back into the sport maybe.. One of my gear shifts doesnt work right, hopefully it can be fixed at my local Schwinn shop here close by.. Otherwise, I think the thing is really sharp looking.. I was going to sell it to pay for some things in my life but upon the pictures I got to thinking.. Mom wanted to go biking the other day and maybe Ill keep it!
I think I would consider it a cross training bike cause I heard somewhere on ebay: the thinner tires would make it not fully "mountain" bike..
What you guys think of it??!
I think I would consider it a cross training bike cause I heard somewhere on ebay: the thinner tires would make it not fully "mountain" bike..
What you guys think of it??!
06-10-06, 05:21 AM
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heres a pic.. https://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...innimpact1.jpg
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Originally Posted by Domindart
One of my gear shifts doesnt work right, hopefully it can be fixed at my local Schwinn shop here close by..
the thinner tires would make it not fully "mountain" bike..
the thinner tires would make it not fully "mountain" bike..
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..it doesnt need tires so far.. holds air fine. I was just wondering what kind of bike u would classify it as. it works fine besides the gear shift that I will seek to get fixed soon.
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Originally Posted by Bikes-N-Drums
Seems to me a typical LBS overhaul and some city/street tires would get you an excellent commuter. I'm in ATL also. Hit me up if you want to do some rides!
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Originally Posted by Domindart
..it doesnt need tires so far.. holds air fine. I was just wondering what kind of bike u would classify it as. it works fine besides the gear shift that I will seek to get fixed soon.
The bike appears to be an older style mountain bike, maybe even a hybrid, but I am no authority on bike I.D.
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Originally Posted by Domindart
..what part of atl? I dont really ride yet but would love to find out about it.
Plenty of other good rides in this city too. Let us know if you fix that bike up!
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Well it looks like a classic Mtn bike with a few alterations to suit road use to me. Hybrid?
Hybrid can mean anything realy and I've modified Mtn bikes for road use before and they work well. I currently have one as my commuter/beater bike.
Regards, Anthony
Hybrid can mean anything realy and I've modified Mtn bikes for road use before and they work well. I currently have one as my commuter/beater bike.
Regards, Anthony
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LOL, thanks.. the tires are quite comfy onroad though.. I know its meant to be a little of both on and off road..
thnx dude
thnx dude
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Originally Posted by AnthonyG
Well it looks like a classic Mtn bike with a few alterations to suit road use to me. Hybrid?
Hybrid can mean anything realy and I've modified Mtn bikes for road use before and they work well. I currently have one as my commuter/beater bike.
Regards, Anthony
Hybrid can mean anything realy and I've modified Mtn bikes for road use before and they work well. I currently have one as my commuter/beater bike.
Regards, Anthony
06-10-06, 06:24 AM
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Im excited and diggin it!! Just want to get it fully running (fix the gearshifter) and Ill be cruising in no time!!
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Originally Posted by Bikes-N-Drums
I'm in Clarkston. We have a PATH run right through here which can be a great place to learn to ride again. I am helping my girlfriend get reacquainted with riding on it right now. Today we're going out to Cobb County to the Silver Comet Trail - rail to trails, 60 miles of flat pavement.
Plenty of other good rides in this city too. Let us know if you fix that bike up!
Plenty of other good rides in this city too. Let us know if you fix that bike up!
