Originally Posted by
sull1102
Hey guys, so I'm trying to get into cycling, again. A couple years ago I got the tour bug, watched it every morning on oln and then went out for a couple of hours riding. I was only like 16 so I bought then discovery jersey and everything. I started on an old Peugeot Marseille and then got a deal at the LBS on a new Specialized Allez Sport Triple. It was great. Then the tour ended, stopped riding, sold the bike(s). Now a couple years later I'm laid off and trying to fill all my spare time with riding, but I need a bike and don't have more than $50 to get going. Anyone else ever been in this position? Any advice? Ideas for getting a bike? Been watching craigslist and going to look at an old Columbia tomorrow for $25.
Don't do it. Canam73 has good advice. A used hybrid for $50 or less with all aluminum parts and indexed 21 speed drivetrain is going to be a much nicer ride than an old steel clunker. I bought 2 on Ebay for the kids with local pickup .... $30 each !! Put some skinny slicks on there and it will do well for you until you can afford a real road bike.