Originally Posted by
demoncyclist
Well, you need to price out everything you need on that old bike, then weigh it against getting a used bike in better shape already (craigs list, thrift store, etc) or a leftover from a bike shop. Just don't buy a dept. store bike and expect it to last.
I am pretty confident I am going to keep the bike... It was free and yes... needs a chain, a tire, and some brake work. But I like the frame, the rock shock seems pretty good on the front and I hope I can get riding fairly cheaply right off the bat.
Can anyone recommend a chain brand? Like I said the old chain had 106 links and it has 8 sprockets on the cassette.
Thanks for the help so far... Seems like a nice forum and I am really looking forward into getting on a bike without a motor again!