Originally Posted by
Photodoug
I'm looking for a bike to handle short runs around town and leave my gas hog in the garage. Fenders, rack/bags, chain guard, and enough gears to handle the hills. Craigslist is virtually void of anything suitable and the closest thing I have seen new are Schwinns. Almost every thing on the market is either speedy road bicycles or BSOs. Am I looking in the wrong places? Any suggestions on finding a decent "work" bike?
Keep looking and grab the first European 3 speed that appears on Craigslist or at garage sales; or any old Schwinn, Sears or Columbia with upright handlebars would be fine for urban errands.
I bought this 1984 Schwinn World Tourist for $15 at a local garage sale several years ago.
Added pictured while riding around Philadelphia with added inexpensive rack, basket and accessory bags.