Go Back  Bike Forums > Community Connections > Introductions
Reload this Page >

Hi, I'm Ian from Montreal...

Search
Notices
Introductions Welcome to the BikeForums community! Please introduce yourself to other forum members here.

Hi, I'm Ian from Montreal...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-09-08, 04:07 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Hi, I'm Ian from Montreal...

Hello folks,

My name is Ian. I live in Montreal. I'm looking for a decent bike to use over the summer, but I'm rather incompetent when it comes to choosing a decent one. I don't even know what kind of bike I should get. I want to use it to get around the city, so I'm guessing a road bike would be good. So my budget is MAX $300... which means a used bike I suppose. I'm about 5'9". What kind of bike should I get (road, mountain, city)? What size frame? Keep in mind that I may be using this bike quite a bit to get around.

Thanks!

Ian
SpaceNinja is offline  
Old 05-09-08, 06:33 PM
  #2  
Lanky Lass
 
East Hill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Posts: 21,434

Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts
A road bike would be good. You should definitely start by trying out bikes to see what size fits you. I took a look at the Montreal CL and did not find much that would work for you .

There was this one:

https://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/667720395.html

This is a lower end bike, but which would work for getting around the city.

Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !

East Hill

__________________
___________________________________________________
TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
East Hill is offline  
Old 05-09-08, 11:28 PM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks! I'll see if I can check that bike out. I'm going to keep my eyes open for some other bikes too.
SpaceNinja is offline  
Old 05-10-08, 07:01 AM
  #4  
Lanky Lass
 
East Hill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Posts: 21,434

Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts
Keep us up to date--I always like to hear those success stories .

East Hill
__________________
___________________________________________________
TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
East Hill is offline  
Old 05-13-08, 11:15 PM
  #5  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I just bought my first road bike a couple days ago and it's been wonderful! This is the one I purchased...

https://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/674951784.html

Thanks for the help!

Ian
SpaceNinja is offline  
Old 05-14-08, 08:46 AM
  #6  
Lanky Lass
 
East Hill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Posts: 21,434

Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts
Vintage bike!!!!!

The photo has disappeared from the CL listing--put up some photos in the Classic & Vintage forum, and we can do some ogling .

East Hill
__________________
___________________________________________________
TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
East Hill is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.