Originally Posted by
Planetperki
thanks for the advice
What's the downside with the 26" wheels? or what else could 26 mean? sorry
i'm really asking to be slapped with all these questions...
thanks for all the help though
its been a big help
Depends on sizing. Odd sizes may have availablity problems. Read here for some insight on the bewildering variety of 26" sizes:
http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
They're not interchangable, and some are obsolete.
Frankly, I'd ask the seller. Given the listing, he/she does not seem to have a lot of bike knowledge. Try to find out the ISO spec for the tires.
Also, note that a frame made for 26" wheels is made for a smaller rider. They were mostly juvie bikes, for middle school age kids. That bike appears to have cottered cranks, which may or may not be a pain to get off. The photos aren't the best, but cottered cranks also indicate steel rims, which would be pretty typical for a period bike aimed at the "young adult" market.
I'm not sure I drop 50 bucks plus shipping on that bike-- I'd need better photos and more info at the least.
Your questions are not stupid in the least. Bikes have their own nomenclature, and are a mess of sizing standards. Once you wander into the land of older bikes, things can become confusing fast without a guide or two.