Originally Posted by
gageplate
Getting closer to purchasing my 1st. commuter bike. Found this on craigs list in seattle and was wondering if i can get anybody's thoughts on it. If it helps you i am 5'-8" and my commute will be about 7 miles one way. One quetion i had was is the bike going to be to small. Here is the craigslist posting number if you don't mine taking a look at it and giving me some feedback. Posting number is 1018937668. Bike will be used for seattle streets. Thanks again everybody. Brad
That bike is a bit too small for you. I mean, it would certainly get you to work okay, but there are a LOT of bikes in Seattle, and you may as well hold out for one that fits you well. You'll be happier in the long run.
I agree that the seller is asking too much. I sold a very well-maintained bike of similar quality and vintage eight months ago, and I was really happy to get $100 for it.