a terrible day for me
 

My front free release wheel was not fastened properly and so I wiped out on the road going round' 20 - 25 mph. My front fork in outta business and so is my left hand. It could have been worse.

I crashed my very first bicycle, a vintage Peugot beater bike that introduced me to this wonderful world of cycling. Purchased last week and wrecked this week, I can't help but feel extremely bummed and saddened that I can't enjoy the feeling of cycling on the road. I may be new to this world of cycling, but am certain that I love it and would not give up this newly found hobby. I want to be back on the road ASAP and need some advice on the next purchase of a road bicycle (or possible repairs/new parts).

Unfortunately I'm a bit low on money and so I'll be selling my HDTV & Playstation 3 console to hopefully reach a budget of about $800.

Can you guys tell me what you think of the following:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/802814253.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/800873923.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/801108853.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/798517627.html

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=3040

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=3040

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/803539143.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/793652412.html

Thanks for any help.

Sorry about your fall....At least you weren't hurt terribly bad though.

The Diamond Back is the best deal IMO. No comment on the new stuff.
Man.......The market you're in is expensive! Those Bianchi's are really priced high IMO.

I am glad that you are not seriously hurt!

The Bridgestone:love:

Depending on fit and condition:

1. Motobecane
2. Centurion
3. Bridgestone

Good luck.

Hey! you added more.......No fair! I'm still sticking to the DiamondBack Centurion though. Even though I LOVE that Motobecane. I had one just like it and it was wonderful but:
I like 700c. The DiamondBack has dual pivot brakes, Mavic rims and indexed shifting (not a deal breaker for me but lots of people prefer indexed shifting). I think it's the best bang for the $.

2: Motobecane

Not that another bike isn't an outstanding idea, but are you certain the Peugeot is beyond repair?

choice
 

that red bianci--- you will be enthralled( did I say that?) with sti shifting--- have a semi-pro ride that andgive you his opinion--go with newer technology--- then when your attitude changes-- go single speed!!!!!!!

The Bridgestone looks really clean. The others are mostly all decent choices depending on fit. I'd be less excited by the Performance bikes, but that's my vintage bias. I love my Motobecane, but I'm not sure I could enthusiastically encourage a relative newcomer to jump into the wonderful world of French parts when there are so many good alternatives.

Whenever you're shopping used, just be real careful to inspect the bike carefully, in good light. Focus especially on the front end. Lots of bikes show up for sale with bent forks/toptubes/downtubes. You've suffered enough. Make sure you don't buy someone else's trouble.

Put a new fork in the Peugeot and keep your Playstation.

John E. has a good idea. If you didn't damage the frame and all you need is a replacement fork I might be able to help. PM me if you want to talk about this.

Cheers.

I even have a UO8 fork or two lying about... may or may not fit, given size.

So? You gonna fix the Peugeot, or what?

Thanks a bunch for the feedback guys, it helps a bunch.

I would like to know more about getting my front fork either fixed or repaired, however this will not end my pursuit for another solid road bicycle because the Peugot's frame is too small for me anyway (55cm). I have been fitted for a bicycle around 58cm and 59cm.

But yea, afilado, I'll have to get back to you on that. Thanks

Oh... I may end up getting the Bridgestone, but the decision process isn't entirely over.

What size frame do you need? I have two different Nishiki frame sets in 56cm - the paint is rough on both, but they are sound and you can transfer all the parts over from your Peugeot.

REALLY!?

Well, my Peugot's frame is 55cm which is actually a bit too small for me as I am actually fitted for a 59cm or 58cm.

How much ya willing to sell for and are there any pictures for me too look at for an at-a-glance inspection?

Where are ya located?

I go back to school in Southern Cal next Saturday so I want to resolve this problem asap. (Also I'm still aching to get back on the road asap).

Pics below. One is a Nishiki Custom Sport, the other a Sport. Like I said, the paint is rough but they are good 4130 CroMoly frames and would be excellent candidates for powdercoating.

The good news is that I may be close to you - I'm in San Ramon. The bad news is that I'm on vacation right now in Mammoth Lakes and won't be home till late Saturday night or possibly Sunday. Take a look at the pics, and if you have any questions or are interested feel free to PM me.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...tomsport-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...shikisport.jpg

Whoa, nice...

Regardless of the Nishiki custom sport's integrity and quality, that thing is UGLY! (imho)

I like the modest and simple gray/silver finish of the Nishiki sport.

I'm really not this picky but that black and turquoise finish seems a bit unsettling to me.

Thanks so much for the offer. Think you can provide an estimate for the Nishiki sport? I'm interested and eager!

I'm pretty sure I've got a couple candidate bikes in that 58-59 size you are looking for. I'm out of town until Sunday. When I get back home I can dive into the garage with a camera and a tape measure. I think I'm headed out to Bigbossman's place (and El Cerrito as well) sometime early next week, so I can bring anything you might be interested in out that way.

BBM, let me know if you need any parts for those Nishiki frames for those builds. I can check the usual and unusual places out here. And I've still got that bunch of cable housing I'm gonna bring out to you.

If you are going to school in SoCal, and you are leaving it out side for extended
periods of time UGLY isn't necessarily a bad thing. On the other hand, I haven't
really gotten around to keeping the ugly bikes. I sell them with the moniker
of "theft resistant".