Newbie from New York
03-29-10, 10:42 PM
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Newbie from New York
Hi, my name is Becca. I've spent the last year riding my bike more and more and with this spring I want to start commuting to work and stores on it instead of driving everywhere. A neighbor gave me the bike I currently ride, a panasonic sport 500.
Im looking for information on bikes and parts and beginners bikes. The bike I have is rather uncomfortable, Im only 5'3 and its a pain. Since it is a 20+ year old bike, at the bottom of its line Im not sure if its worth putting money into or if its best to just buy a new bike all together.
Im basically asking for help, guidance, and some chill people to talk to.
Im looking for information on bikes and parts and beginners bikes. The bike I have is rather uncomfortable, Im only 5'3 and its a pain. Since it is a 20+ year old bike, at the bottom of its line Im not sure if its worth putting money into or if its best to just buy a new bike all together.
Im basically asking for help, guidance, and some chill people to talk to.
03-29-10, 10:52 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums, Becca!
Have you adjusted your bike for proper fit? Sometimes minor adjustments can make a world of difference in comfort.
If the bike is too big for you then making adjustments won't do a whole lot of good. Then it would make sense to shop for a new bike that fits you.
Have you adjusted your bike for proper fit? Sometimes minor adjustments can make a world of difference in comfort.
If the bike is too big for you then making adjustments won't do a whole lot of good. Then it would make sense to shop for a new bike that fits you.
03-31-10, 07:48 AM
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Thanks for the welcome 
I have not made any adjustments, the bike is a good 3 inches too high for me. I have really short legs, which causes a problem.
I have not made any adjustments, the bike is a good 3 inches too high for me. I have really short legs, which causes a problem.
04-03-10, 12:15 AM
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Thank yoiu for having me.
I'm and old man very old and I love my Sentinel Bike. Why back in 1976, I was blessed to come accross an airman in the Air Force who needed money right away. I offered to buy his bike for $200.00 dollars he showed me the purchase ticked and paid close to a thousand dollars with tax. I thought I go a great deal out of it. Well as time passes my sentinel has like me grown old but I keep it in top running condition. I took of the rat traps that came with it, by the time I hit 50 my body said slow down.
This bike has gotten me out of some pretty tight spots in my life and she is a doozy. MY question to you after reading your article on another Sentinel, I confused I thought my bike was made in the Good old USOFA. how can I find out who made this bike so I may order another sentinel peace to replace the front bent one. What ever you can do to help I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Abraham
This bike has gotten me out of some pretty tight spots in my life and she is a doozy. MY question to you after reading your article on another Sentinel, I confused I thought my bike was made in the Good old USOFA. how can I find out who made this bike so I may order another sentinel peace to replace the front bent one. What ever you can do to help I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Abraham
