Originally Posted by
bakaster
one thing that people here often forget is that some people are under tighter budgets than others. If that bike fits, is a good deal in your price range, and the new bikes are not in your price range, then go for it.
if you can afford a newer bike, i would suggest doing so.
Either way you should take some time and go bike sitting.
I completely agree and understand that not everyone has the same amount of money. But, the bikes that Spooki linked to are all around $300. "Tight budget" could translate into, "I just found out about fixed gears and I want one NOW so that I can lock it up to that dollar sign that Talking Heads dude designed!" I'm sure if someone has the internet and a computer they could pool together $300 with a few months of saving their money and cutting out unnecessary spending.
I'm going to guess the bike in question will be $150-$250. Spending a little more money to get a solid, new bike is certainly the best option here.
And yeah, while you are waiting for your money to accrue, you should go ride some bikes - single speed, fixed, geared; riding a bike is a good way to stay happy while waiting to buy a new bike to ride
