Looking to buy bicycle
I currently ride a fixed gear bike, Im looking to buy a multi speed bike. I have searched and came up with 3 currently for sale any opinions or advice are these good decent bikes? is anyone familier with these? Are they over priced? any other bikes you have in mind that are older? let me know :)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/3585699689.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/3628585053.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3605551284.html |
The Peugeot appears to be the best of the three, however it is a very tall frame. The other two appear to be around 53cm or so. How tall are you and what size is the fixed you currently ride?
Kuwrahara is a known brand name to me, but not sure about the reputation of Spalding bikes. I'm assuming this is the same as the sporting goods company that makes balls. |
Here's a couple in your area that look attractive to me.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3638878375.html This Lemond looks really nice, but it's a bit pricier at $350 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3624127571.html |
Originally Posted by Yo Spiff
(Post 15309295)
The Peugeot appears to be the best of the three, however it is a very tall frame. The other two appear to be around 53cm or so. How tall are you and what size is the fixed you currently ride?
Kuwrahara is a known brand name to me, but not sure about the reputation of Spalding bikes. I'm assuming this is the same as the sporting goods company that makes balls. Im 5,7....my fixie is about 53 if I recall -_- been searching this site and it appears some guy had alot of problems with the spalding so that one is out lol |
Originally Posted by Yo Spiff
(Post 15309320)
Here's a couple in your area that look attractive to me.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3638878375.html This Lemond looks really nice, but it's a bit pricier at $350 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3624127571.html |
Originally Posted by garciagomez23
(Post 15309403)
Im 5,7....my fixie is about 53 if I recall -_-
Can you post a pic of the frame you currently ride? |
The steel road bikes are nice. But for commuting around Chicago, don't you want something that'll take fenders and racks, maybe with a little bit fatter and lower pressure tires?
I agree 51 cm is likely to fit you. Around here, there is an old steel 10 speed Mongoose Hilltopper for sale that someone has fitted with 700c wheels and city tires. Something like that could be very practical. |
I like that Spalding, actually. Tough old bike, clearance for fenders, and less than a hundred is a bargain if it works. Hard to go wrong snapping that up.
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For some reason I cant upload any pictures?
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Well here you go hope I sized it right lol :rolleyes: |
A multi speed bike?
Mine is. I can ride at 2mph, 3mph, 4mph etc.. |
another fun option;
http://www.amazon.com/Problem-Solver.../dp/B006GHF18C yep, get that and a multigeared rear wheel and a derailer narrower chain and front chainring and a shifter of some kind, maybe an inexpensive friction lever easily convert your current bike into a 1x7speed |
Or pop an internal gear hub wheel on it. Maybe a Shimano Alfine 8 speed. Easy.
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Originally Posted by Clawed
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Or pop an internal gear hub wheel on it. Maybe a Shimano Alfine 8 speed. Easy.
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Originally Posted by garciagomez23
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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=301256
Well here you go hope I sized it right lol :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by Yo Spiff
(Post 15314166)
Looks shorter than a 53 to me. That looks pretty close to a 51, which is what I ride.
yeah maybe |
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