Originally Posted by Joelpatrick

Hey guys. I thought I might find a thread about this bike in this forum. I usually frequent the hybrid section. I was able to have someone pick me one up in Baton Rouge, LA for $35 as I couldn't find any around here in New Orleans. I've been looking for a cheap bike that I wouldn't mind locking up and risk getting stolen. I currently ride a Cannondale Quick 4 hybrid as my primary and even though its not super expensive, I don't risk locking it up anywhere. I'm going to use this as a sort of "pub bike" or for when guests want to go on a short little ride. I've already swapped the green tires with the stock tires that came on my Quick, Kenda Kwik 700x32. I also flipped it to the freewheel side as fixed gear wasn't my thing and I doubt most guests will like it either. I'll be spray painting it black this week, swapping the saddle to a cheapo black saddle, adding some cheap lights and a cheap u lock. All that for another $35 from Amazon that should arrive tomorrow. So for a little over $70 total investment it should be done. I'll post photos when its complete.


I went a few miles with it yesterday. According to my friend with a speedometer on his bike, we were crusing around 20mph and it didn't feel too terrible. I still need to adjust a few things. The brakes don't stop too well but I'll just be careful. I'll probably end up babying this bike as much as my other since I don't want to put it through too much and risk it breaking. In all honesty, when guests want to ride I'll probably let them ride my Cannondale and I'll jump on this bike rather than put them at risk. HA!

On a side note. I'm new to biking. I only started about 7 months ago but I've put over 1,000 miles on my Quick so far(according to my cycling computer). I think this bike will make a good "project" for me to tinker around with and maybe learn a few things without risking my other bike which I use to commute to work a few times a week. I think the fun I'll have painting it and tinkering with it will be worth the $35 already.

Here's how it sits as of now.