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Old 08-12-08 | 06:15 AM
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From: Holyoke, MA

Bikes: 2003 Giant Iguana (ONCE yellow), '86 Team Fuji (Blue/Yellow), '87 Schwinn Le Tour (Frost White)

Originally Posted by wrk101
Do a search on frame sizing, you will find a lot more info that way than getting a couple of answers to this posting. Yes, there is a lot to sizing. You will discover, perhaps through some trial and error, what size works best for you.

The good news at $25 it doesn't matter. If you decide you need a larger bike, you would then sell this one at a tidy profit, and move up. If you decide you can handle it, then keep it. Its a win win. Its when you drop $500 or $1000 on a bike and then discover you have the wrong size. OUCH!
you're absolutely right. i think i'll take my pump and some tools and see if i can get it to the point where i can ake it for a spin. then i'l have a better idea. it may just end up being a good fixer-upper. that'd be fine too.

thanks again, all!
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