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yoyo221 05-22-12 10:49 PM

Which road bike should I buy?
 
I've been scouring CL for a <$200 road bike for college. The last 2 I found were from original owners and they turned out to be crap - needed a lot of tuning/replacing. This flipper has some bikes in my target price range and I was wondering which one I should get.

I can't link the CL post because he updates them everyday so they will become 404'd by tomorrow.

Green Misele 35" - $185
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4629407...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4629407...n/photostream/

Schwinn Sprint 33.5" - $185
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46294078@N05/7161611824/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46294078@N05/7161610408/

Raleigh Record 34" - $200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7864388...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7864388...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7864388...in/photostream

Nashbar Road MKII 34" - $220
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46294078@N05/7161041356/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46294078@N05/7161039736/

Bianchi 33" - $240
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7864388...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7864388...in/photostream

Thanks for your time

FastJake 05-22-12 11:05 PM

The Misele and Nashbar both look pretty cool. Priced reasonably too. Forget the others, they are overpriced/lowend compared to the two better ones.

How tall are you?

yoyo221 05-22-12 11:17 PM


Originally Posted by FastJake (Post 14260000)
The Misele and Nashbar both look pretty cool. Priced reasonably too. Forget the others, they are overpriced/lowend compared to the two better ones.

How tall are you?

I'm 5'10-11"
Do you think there is something wrong with the brakes on the Nashbar? It seems oddly placed.

anixi 05-22-12 11:32 PM

Either of the red bikes would be good.

Bianchigirll 05-23-12 05:19 AM

I am with Jake the Miele and the Nashbar look like the best bikes. But if your 5'10" they may be too big.

The bar and brake lever position on the Nashbar is just mmessed up and needs a little adjusting.

If you looking for a bike for college, short commute to and around campus I would suggest looking for 20" frame MTB or Hybrid type bike.

wrk101 05-23-12 05:33 AM

The only two good bikes are both way too big for you. Size first, then find the deal.

+1Rigid frame MTB is ideal for campus riding, and cheap too! 20 inch MTB may be too big for you.

randyjawa 05-23-12 06:23 AM

Welcome to the Bike Forums.

Sounds like you could use a little basic guidance when seeking an acceptable bicycle for yourself. Have a look through some of the information contained in Bicycle Quality. Doing so will prepare you to differentiate between good and poor quality in vintage bicycles. Next, take a moment to look through Buying and Selling Bicycles, paying close attention to Risks - Fit.

Hope that is a help to get you started down the right path to finding a vintage bicycle that will best suit your needs.


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