One thing about a Varsity ... it will never fall apart. They are indestructable, easy to work on, and weigh a ton. The rims are also steel, so stopping in wet weather could become problematic...Kool Stops brake pads could help a bit. The saddle is also not too comfy for most riders. Not bad for a 6-mile round trip, though. You might need another bike then for other types of riding. Something like an early to mid-nineties Trek Multi-Track hybrid might be a better all-around choice. Good for many different types of riding. The 700 is a basic model and they get progressively better features as you move up to the 720, 730 and 750. $150 for that Varsity might be ok for your "average Joe", but not for B.F. members because we are "knowledgeable" consumers.

Speak of the Devil...this sounds like a much better bike, and a much better deal... rear rack, spare tubes +

Trek 720 multitrack hybird - $100 (iona/mcgregor area)

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Nice full size older trek bike it is in like new excellent condition... with new set of tubes still in boxes this one is green and has rack n back it has the aluminum frame. Real light.............. nice bike this is a multitrack hybird call 419-cc6-cccx pictures to follow soon......


It probably looks like this....just make sure you get a bike with the right frame size...not too small, not too big..




BTW, the Trek 820 for $90 wouldn't be bad either... if the 720 is gone.