Hello from West Virginia
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Hello from West Virginia
Hello my name is Justin ( this may start out a bit of an introduction, and i may post it there as well).
I have been unable to ride or do and consitant physical activity since i was 18 due to illness, but am 26 now, and have been working myh way back for the past two and a half years. I am not much of a gym rat, (I just like being outdoors to much) I just get bored. I not only want to ride, for economic, health, and whatever other reasons a person could give, but I also need to ride. It has haunted my thoughts since I started my slow return to being a healthy and as much as possible normal person. I had almost bit the bullet a few times at my one local bike shop, but eventually backed out surely to lack of confidence in myself.
I have decided that it is time, and that I do not need try and get my friends interested only to be let down just to get myself to begin riding. I have am starting my 2nd semester of my return to college and will not have alot of money to get a bike, not a lot at all. So, I figured that I would do a build-up, or atleast a restore if possible. I am mechanically inclined and don't think that I will have much trouble working it out.
My neighbor who was a Dr. and 100+ years old recently passed and his family is having an estate sale. I found, but have not bought this old Columbia...
My question for the bicycle is not the "whats it worth?" that everyone seems to dispise, but Is it worth buying for 25$ and trying to do the work to? I would be riding it everywhere possible, especially school.
I have not had a chance to measure it to know if it would fit me, and don't really know what size I would need, as I have gotten 3 opinions on that subject. I am 6'2" and 175lbs.
So, anything you can help with is appreciated.
thanks for reading,
Justin
I have been unable to ride or do and consitant physical activity since i was 18 due to illness, but am 26 now, and have been working myh way back for the past two and a half years. I am not much of a gym rat, (I just like being outdoors to much) I just get bored. I not only want to ride, for economic, health, and whatever other reasons a person could give, but I also need to ride. It has haunted my thoughts since I started my slow return to being a healthy and as much as possible normal person. I had almost bit the bullet a few times at my one local bike shop, but eventually backed out surely to lack of confidence in myself.
I have decided that it is time, and that I do not need try and get my friends interested only to be let down just to get myself to begin riding. I have am starting my 2nd semester of my return to college and will not have alot of money to get a bike, not a lot at all. So, I figured that I would do a build-up, or atleast a restore if possible. I am mechanically inclined and don't think that I will have much trouble working it out.
My neighbor who was a Dr. and 100+ years old recently passed and his family is having an estate sale. I found, but have not bought this old Columbia...
My question for the bicycle is not the "whats it worth?" that everyone seems to dispise, but Is it worth buying for 25$ and trying to do the work to? I would be riding it everywhere possible, especially school.
I have not had a chance to measure it to know if it would fit me, and don't really know what size I would need, as I have gotten 3 opinions on that subject. I am 6'2" and 175lbs.
So, anything you can help with is appreciated.
thanks for reading,
Justin
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I came back to bicycle riding after being sick for 4 years. Bought a used road bike for $15.00 and road it 1500 miles.
I am also 6'-2".
The bike looks good, but too small for you. (hard to tell from the pics)
Bike are like shoes, they need to fit.
Looks good for $25. Might need tires and tubes.
Some other BFer's Will help you for sure.
Welcome to BF.
I am also 6'-2".
The bike looks good, but too small for you. (hard to tell from the pics)
Bike are like shoes, they need to fit.
Looks good for $25. Might need tires and tubes.
Some other BFer's Will help you for sure.
Welcome to BF.
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It's an old bike (and has cottered cranks), but if it fits you, it's certainly worth $25. It may need a bit of work to get up and running, although it looks as if it is in relatively good shape. Your weight is not a problem, but the size of the bike could be.
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !
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