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Old 05-18-13 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bikern00b
I'm also a new commuter with about the same length commute. I'm a woman, about 5'4, and trying to decide which bike will be a good fit for me.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...800144952.html
Prolly too big. Might be able to play with the fit,but you'd need to go to a shop,and things might still not turn out ok.

Way too big. 31" standover means you'd need to be alot taller.

From the pic I can tell the front tire is shot. If you're willing to replace consumables(tires/tubes/brake pads/chain) it might be ok,but not at that price. If it's not horrible,I'd go $100 on it. Would also have to heft it to see how much it weighs;some of the old steel bikes were made of cheap steel that was heavy as crap.

That would be ok if it fits. Def needs new front tire and tube.

27" standover;what's your inseam measurement? If it's not 28",then that's too big. Otherwise a decent choice.

Size XL frame,way too big.

Hard to tell from the pics,but kinda think it's too big. E-mail the seller and ask for standover,or just how tall he is. Ok if it will fit.

23" frame way too big.


Go to a couple bike shops and get sized. Sit on a couple road bikes and hybrid/MTB's to see what size fits you. Then use this to determine if bikes on CL fit. Also note,REI is having their big sale now(Rockville location about 3 blocks from Twinbrook Metro);most bikes 15% off,and they allow returns.
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