Old 11-23-08 | 06:39 PM
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From: Inwood, NYC

Bikes: Vintage Nishiki road hybrid

Anyone bought a used bike from Sheepshead Bay on CL?

I know there is a bike shop in Brooklyn called Sheepshead Cycles which has a good reputation, but are these guys on Craig's List the same people? http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/930847783.html Anyone ever buy a used bike from these CL guys? How was the experience?

I have been commuting on a '73 Schwinn Suburban which I have really grown to love, but I'm ready to accept the reality that the 22" frame is not cutting it for my 6'2" body. I bought the bike back when I didn't know much about the finer details about bikes, or how to make sure the fit was correct. Now that I have learned to do some of my own maintenance and adjustments, I would like to get a bike which really fits me, rather than dumping more time or money into something which is just the wrong size. I would like to stick with a cheap, oldschool, bombproof beater, and it seems like these folks may have the selection I need. So, please share any info you have on this CL outfit.

I'm also open to recommendations for other used bike shops in the 5 boros, or, if you live in the city, are 5'4" - 6'0", and have a commuter bike which is too big for you, let's talk trades! Thanks!
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