Old 09-23-08, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclotoine
First, what kind of riding do you want to do?

This is the most important question. If you want a good bike for getting around town and maybe commuting etc... I'd look for a 1970s frame with lots of tire clearance and slack angles. Look for double butted chromoly, reynolds 531 or 501 etc... columbus bikes are harder to find in the sort of slack geometry ideal for a town bike. Make sure you have a set of fender eyelets too. That said you'll want to have a list of criteria for the bike and watch craigslist (if you get impatient ebay). Search by your size and not brand, look at all the bikes and check to make sure they meet your criteria.

I have never sought out a bike brand. All the bikes I ride are what they are and I bought them because they fit their intended use well.
I'm with you on slack frame angles. I always find myself too cramped on current frames.
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