Originally Posted by
DVC45
The Bianchi is rigid fork (not suspension).
The Specialized is a good fit if you're 5'9". Its not an MTB, but a hybrid (700c wheels). Put slim tires on and it should be like a touring bike w/ flatbars.
Originally Posted by
irclean
Yup, the Bianchi looks like about a 1997; according to BikePedia it came in blue, had a rigid fork, and featured Alivio/Acera components. I'd buy it for $75 if it's in decent shape.
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...Lynx&Type=bike
Hybrids from that era (like that Specialized) are basically mountain bikes with road wheels. They use MTB components, but are meant to be more road-friendly. That being said, a rigid MTB with slick tires makes an excellent road-worthy commuter.
Sounds good. I'm awaiting their reponses; the only guy that has gotten back to me so far has been the one that listed this
Raleigh M50 here.
He says that he'll be taking pics soon and that the model came out around '98. Bikepedia lists models in '99 and '97, so I'm guessing it's a '99 that came out in '98. The 1999 model supposedly has a suspension fork (while models 1997 and older do not), and I'm awaiting clarification on that.
Originally Posted by
irclean
I like the Bianchi just because it's a Bianchi, and therefore seems more exotic.
lol