First bike, have a few questions..
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First bike, have a few questions..
Hey everyone, first post. Ive been lurking and reading through a lot of the threads here. I want to get a bike for the summer. Im not sure what exactly i will be doing with it yet but to start, getting around town and exercise rides starting around 5-15 miles. Maybe after a few months some longer rides, in the 30 mile range. I'm 6'2" 240lbs with a 32 3/4 inseam. I would get a bike for the LBS but their entry bikes are at around $800 and id really like to keep my budget under $500. I have been searching Craigslist but haven't inquired about anything yet.
this was on there today, i was thinking about making an offer...
https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/700747853.html
If theres anyone who is upstate NY who has a bike they would like to sell in that range let me know.
Any opinions about whether i should be looking for a 58 or 60 cm bike?
thanks
Brendan
this was on there today, i was thinking about making an offer...
https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/700747853.html
If theres anyone who is upstate NY who has a bike they would like to sell in that range let me know.
Any opinions about whether i should be looking for a 58 or 60 cm bike?
thanks
Brendan
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I'm 6'1 and feel great on a Lemond 57. I also have a Cannondale 58 that feels right too. Little bit of a difference in the feel as the Canni is more of a criteium race bike and the Lemond a Euro racer relaxed geometry.
Also depends on the maker, Some bikes measure center to center and some center to top. SO a 58 can almost be the same as a 60 depending on the brand.
My Canni is a 58 at 6'1. My bud also ride a 58 at 6'2 so I think you would be fine either way.
I shortened my stem and he left his original so also depends on body type. I'm the long torso type.
Also depends on the maker, Some bikes measure center to center and some center to top. SO a 58 can almost be the same as a 60 depending on the brand.
My Canni is a 58 at 6'1. My bud also ride a 58 at 6'2 so I think you would be fine either way.
I shortened my stem and he left his original so also depends on body type. I'm the long torso type.
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I love my Trek 1000, I bought a 2005 last February with 2.5 miles total on it for $320. I have seen them regularly in the $400 +/- range around here.
Their price is too high. Negotiate them down some, say $500 or less, and you should be OK.
I did a quick search of your area, and it seems that bikes do go for more in the NE. I have seen Trek 1000s for less in the Charlotte and Atlanta Craig Lists. So I have toned down my response quite a bit.
Their price is too high. Negotiate them down some, say $500 or less, and you should be OK.
I did a quick search of your area, and it seems that bikes do go for more in the NE. I have seen Trek 1000s for less in the Charlotte and Atlanta Craig Lists. So I have toned down my response quite a bit.
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a lot of new bike threads on here today so i wont add to the clutter but I did it! went down and picked up that trek 1000sl. I offered $500 flat and he said yes. It looks basically brand new, has 20 miles total on it. So i am officially a new member of the clydes road biking world and i super excited about it. Going to spend tomorrow riding around and adjusting the fit. I have to take off the Look click in pedals and swap them for the cages for now till i can get shoes.
good stuff!
Brendan
good stuff!
Brendan