Originally Posted by Bidaas
My budget is < $250, and this apears to be in the range.
I would appreciate any comments on how to check the frame. I understand that, if needed, components can be replaced (though at a cost of course!), but a frame is a more important part of the bike.
Thanks for the help
Don't over think it, if the frame is broken you would know it. Just look at it, if there are rust holes or cracks (they will be obvious) don't buy it. The frame is the cheapest part of that bike, a dime a dozen.