shwinn traveller 3 a good buy
08-03-11, 07:11 PM
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shwinn traveller 3 a good buy
hi every one my name is sean good to be in this forum with fellow riders im in the process of buying a used bike since my old 1 is broken and im tight on cash, i just found out about a red Schwinn Traveller III(piks in the garage) the code on it is 0489 its selling for $80 but the year of make is unkown frm the piks it looks in a decent condition , is it a good deal?
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the white RALEIGH TECNIUM with 12 SPD 400 Aluminum mainframe tube 6061-T8 Shimano light action gears Shiano SIS Shifters Sakae XS Crank Easy for 110$
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(the one in the yard)Classic Men's The Raleigh 10 speed Bicycle Easy off font wheel High Tensile Tubing Raleigh Calipers 27" tires Very Nice condition Ride Great $100
i have attached some piks posted by the seller any help is highly appreciated thankx every 1
thats all the details i have for both bikes as provided by the seller if the latter is a better deal i wudnt mind spendin the extra 30$
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the white RALEIGH TECNIUM with 12 SPD 400 Aluminum mainframe tube 6061-T8 Shimano light action gears Shiano SIS Shifters Sakae XS Crank Easy for 110$
VS
(the one in the yard)Classic Men's The Raleigh 10 speed Bicycle Easy off font wheel High Tensile Tubing Raleigh Calipers 27" tires Very Nice condition Ride Great $100
i have attached some piks posted by the seller any help is highly appreciated thankx every 1
thats all the details i have for both bikes as provided by the seller if the latter is a better deal i wudnt mind spendin the extra 30$
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08-03-11, 07:13 PM
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forgot to mention im not a pro-rider, i ride max 10 miles or so in a recreational manner like 3-4 times a week
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08-03-11, 08:04 PM
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Three different bikes, three different sizes. At most, one fits.
08-03-11, 08:12 PM
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The sizes in the pics seem to vary a lot. If it doesn't fit it doesn't matter how nice it is the bike will suck to ride any distance.
08-03-11, 08:27 PM
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size
all are 23 inch frames i believe , im not tht anal on size im abt 5'11'' and i find 23 ''frame comfortable ,im not tht pro im a recreational rider but if size wasnt a issue which bike wud b the best deal?
08-03-11, 08:32 PM
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08-03-11, 08:35 PM
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i short listed these 3 based on the sellers info on size they cud b wrong , but u guys know better , which wud b the best fit ?
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