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Advice: Which bike should I get?

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Old 07-24-13, 07:47 AM
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Advice: Which bike should I get?
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https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/3848793232.html

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https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/3891405962.html


Recently moved to the "flat" part of the city and need a good commuter bike. I've ridden a CAAD-9 52 for about three years now. Looking for a bike that's quick and snappy in the $300 range. Willing to upgrade as necessary over time, but am not knowledgeable fixed gears and single speeds. Ideally, I'd rather have a single speed, so if I went with the Mercier, I would probably get it converted. I'm new here, so any help or advice would be great. Thanks!
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Whichever fits. They are different sizes.
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Originally Posted by jankdc
Whichever fits. They are different sizes.
Very different sizes.
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Originally Posted by Kayce
Very different sizes.
This
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Thanks for the replies. I'm 5'7" long legs. My Cannondale is a 52 and fits pretty well. The Mercier guy said the fit of that bike was pretty close to my cannondale. thoughts?
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You have a bike that fits. Measure it, then compare to things you are buying.
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https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/3958708514.html

ended up buying this one. good deal i think
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