Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
I really don't understand the penchant for scouring Craigslist for 80's MTB's to use as commute rides. 1980 was almost 40 years ago. $145... really? $100?... I don't know... even allowing for some haggling... you're going to need road tires. That's $35. Each! And if its a real MTB the gearing is going to suck for commuting. I'd sooner buy a road oriented BSO... new... for ~$175, but if I were going to go used I'd be looking at touring bikes.
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o.O I don't understand why anyone would advocate getting a BSO over an older quality mtb for commuting... most BSO's that would even fit the bill tend to have front shocks etc and are even worse for commuting out of the box than an unmodified 80's mtb IMO. Wait.. was this satire?
Originally Posted by
cycle_maven
A vintage mountain bike, lightly used, with slicks, will make a great commuter. $100 is a bargain in the south bay. If either one fits, buy it and don't look back. MTB gearing is fine- you're not racing.
Or if you get supremely lucky and find a Bridgestone CB on the cheap, the Box of Crap (C&V game) came through at exactly the right time, parts bin supplied almost all the rest. Then I think 60 bucks in tires and it was done.. so <$100