Schwinn Caliente $100
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Schwinn Caliente $100
Hi all, looking for an inexpensive used bike that I can use for exercise and recreational riding on a paved trail near my home in the Grand Rapids, MI area. I came across a craigslist ad for a Schwinn Caliente road bike for $100 and would like some informed opinions on the bike and price.
The ad states the following: "Schwinn Caliente for sale. Approximately 55in frame. Newish wheels, new tires. I put new brake shifters and cables in recently too. New pedals. I'm going to take the rack off, the hardware fell off anyway."
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What are your impressions of this bike? Worth the price paid for what I am looking for?
Thanks!
The ad states the following: "Schwinn Caliente for sale. Approximately 55in frame. Newish wheels, new tires. I put new brake shifters and cables in recently too. New pedals. I'm going to take the rack off, the hardware fell off anyway."
The image is below:
What are your impressions of this bike? Worth the price paid for what I am looking for?
Thanks!
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It may be a photo illusion but that fork looks like it has sustained damage. In any event, keep looking, the Caliente is the bottom of the barrel and generally a $50-$75 bike. Heavy and uninspiring to ride.
Also, do you know what size bike you need? That one is best for someone under 5'5".
If so, this Miyata is a far superior road bike also for $100.
Myata Men's Bicycle
Also, do you know what size bike you need? That one is best for someone under 5'5".
If so, this Miyata is a far superior road bike also for $100.
Myata Men's Bicycle
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It may be a photo illusion but that fork looks like it has sustained damage. In any event, keep looking, the Caliente is the bottom of the barrel and generally a $50-$75 bike. Heavy and uninspiring to ride.
Also, do you know what size bike you need? That one is best for someone under 5'5".
If so, this Miyata is a far superior road bike also for $100.
Myata Men's Bicycle
Also, do you know what size bike you need? That one is best for someone under 5'5".
If so, this Miyata is a far superior road bike also for $100.
Myata Men's Bicycle
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You need a 58cm frame, what is your max budget?
Very good deal
**GREAT CONDITION** Schwinn Paramount
Very good deal
**GREAT CONDITION** Schwinn Paramount
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Maybe 22-1/2" or around 58cm would be a good fit for a 6' fellow.
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You need a 58cm frame, what is your max budget?
Very good deal
**GREAT CONDITION** Schwinn Paramount
Very good deal
**GREAT CONDITION** Schwinn Paramount
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He is asking for $260, says it has better components than the Paramount and is in great shape. I trust the guy but do you guys have any thoughts about it?
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The Paramount probably has RX-100 while the Tempo probably has 105. Technically your co-worker is correct but it's really a wash, they're both good groups. They're both really nice bikes.
However the Tempo looks larger, maybe a 60cm or more, so make sure to ride it first to make sure it's not too big for you.
However the Tempo looks larger, maybe a 60cm or more, so make sure to ride it first to make sure it's not too big for you.
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The Paramount probably has RX-100 while the Tempo probably has 105. Technically your co-worker is correct but it's really a wash, they're both good groups. They're both really nice bikes.
However the Tempo looks larger, maybe a 60cm or more, so make sure to ride it first to make sure it's not too big for you.
However the Tempo looks larger, maybe a 60cm or more, so make sure to ride it first to make sure it's not too big for you.
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Have your buddy do everything needed to the Tempo to make it ride ready for you. If he's an enthusiast, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Just wanted to say I went with the Tempo from my co-worker. As far as I can tell it rides well, it will just be a bit of an adjustment period for me to get used to the road bike style, as I have only ridden mountain bikes until now.
Thanks to you guys for giving me some helpful pointers and advice, I really appreciate it!
Thanks to you guys for giving me some helpful pointers and advice, I really appreciate it!
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