Originally Posted by Little Darwin
I think they are worth $50... although you can sometimes find good ones for less.
They are heavy, and obviously have old components, but they would do better on a crash test than most modern bikes.
As long as you are happy riding it, it will last longer than you will. Just watch the braking if the rims get wet, as chrome rims get real slick! Other than that, enjoy the bike. If the wheels go bad, consider replacing them with alloy for better wet braking.
Also, if you ever do get the desire for a lighter more modern bike, don't upgrade it, just buy a better bike.
Other than these obvious points, it can be a perfectly nice rider, and if you develop a relationship with her, she'll be faithful for life.
Yeah, it's heavy as hell, but I kind of like it, biking on the roads is new to me and I kind of like heavy sturdiness. I'm not really going for speed, ha. I didn't realize that about the chrome rims though, that's good to know, I probably will be riding in the rain at times. I've been intrigued by fixed gear riding, could I use it to convert as a fixed gear kind of beater bike? Thanks for your help!