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04-26-05, 07:44 PM
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cyclepro bike
I'm new to road biking, I've been mountain biking for a while now, and I was lkooking at gettting an entry level road bike.
I came across a cyclepro road bike for pretty cheap (the store is going out of business) and I can't really find anything out about it.
Can anyone help me find info on this?
I came across a cyclepro road bike for pretty cheap (the store is going out of business) and I can't really find anything out about it.
Can anyone help me find info on this?
04-26-05, 09:06 PM
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sorry I should have offered what little info I have which is that cyclepro is a swedish brand and that's about it. I can't see the components but it's an older bike.
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The used to make top notch BMX bikes, but it looks like that may not have carried over to the road. Its hard to tell without up close pics....those stem shifter/nut skewers are classic and indicitive of a pretty old design. but if it rides well and is very cheap and cant see what the problem would be
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It's old. Maybe late 80's judging from the components and foam on the bars.
It's got stem shifters which cause problems if you stop suddenly; you might find them ripping into your groin area.
Also, I'm not entirely sure those top brake levers are legal in the U.S. anymore. They used to be called "Oh SH*T!" levers because they are never really able to stop you. When I say "outlawed" I mean manufacturing, they are still all over the place.
Also, those wheels look like they are steel rims. I could be wrong. If they are steel, then they are probably 27 inch wheels (most modern road bikes have 700c wheels). Even with 27 inch wheels, they might be odd sized and you will have trouble finding replacement tires of any variety. Since that bike is very old, I assume the tires are no good. If they need to be replaced; expect to spend another $50 for tubes and tires.
That's a great errand and city bike; but if you are looking to get into fitness road biking, I would hold out for something more up-to-date.
It's got stem shifters which cause problems if you stop suddenly; you might find them ripping into your groin area.
Also, I'm not entirely sure those top brake levers are legal in the U.S. anymore. They used to be called "Oh SH*T!" levers because they are never really able to stop you. When I say "outlawed" I mean manufacturing, they are still all over the place.
Also, those wheels look like they are steel rims. I could be wrong. If they are steel, then they are probably 27 inch wheels (most modern road bikes have 700c wheels). Even with 27 inch wheels, they might be odd sized and you will have trouble finding replacement tires of any variety. Since that bike is very old, I assume the tires are no good. If they need to be replaced; expect to spend another $50 for tubes and tires.
That's a great errand and city bike; but if you are looking to get into fitness road biking, I would hold out for something more up-to-date.
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