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09-29-09 | 07:24 PM

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edp773

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From: Illinios

Bikes: 2004 Giant Cypress, 2006 Trek 7.3 FX, 2007 Gary Fisher Wahoo

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Originally Posted by 4evrplan

Lots of options:

Trek 800 for $120 http://easttexas.craigslist.org/bik/1392658129.html
And another for $150 http://easttexas.craigslist.org/bik/1383847670.html
Trek 950 single track for $120 http://easttexas.craigslist.org/bik/1379519527.html
Specialized Rockhopper for $75 http://shreveport.craigslist.org/bik/1355089838.html

And last but not least, if I want to drive 3 hours for pickup, there's a company in Dallas selling a Giant Yukon and a Farrago 4 together for $180.

With my limited knowledge, the 950 looks nice, but the seller says it's for 5'5" and under. I'm about 5'7" 125lb. Probably a good bike for my wife, but as little as she rides, her "mart" bike is more than sufficient. Perhaps a different stem and/or other components would fit it for me?

One other concern is that I don't have room to keep a bike indoors. I've been keeping ours under a tarp off of the ground, but some of the components are still showing rust, so I worry about the steel frames.

Thoughts?

I like the Rockhopper for $75. The first thing is to find the size of the bikes. The TRek 800 may be a little tall, but test ride it first. At 5'7" I would think a 17.5 frame would work well for you.

I wouldn't worry about the frame rusting as much as the chain and cables. Keep both of them wiped off after a rain and well lubricated to help prevent rust.

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