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06-11-09, 05:27 PM
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I would say that the majority of Univegas are dogs, but for the OP's purpose, they may be OK. Univega was a brand-name of Western States Imports. The same people who put out Centurion, DiamondBack, Nishiki. They also own the Schwinn name as well.
For $250, you can find a VERY nice high-end bike in the used market. Something with Ultegra or Dura-ace can be had for that price at thrift-stores, garage-sales, want-ads on forums and even on consignment at local bike-shops. No need to look at department-store brands because those are in the range of $100-200 NEW. For $250 used, you're looking at a bike that was $800-1200 new.
For $250, you can find a VERY nice high-end bike in the used market. Something with Ultegra or Dura-ace can be had for that price at thrift-stores, garage-sales, want-ads on forums and even on consignment at local bike-shops. No need to look at department-store brands because those are in the range of $100-200 NEW. For $250 used, you're looking at a bike that was $800-1200 new.
how are these?
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1211540439.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1201934027.html
06-11-09, 05:32 PM
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06-11-09, 05:43 PM
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As others have said, do some research around the interwebs. At 5'4" you are somewhere around 47-50, depending on the bike and your leg length.
Have a look at this page, figure out your approximate size. Then you can shop for a used bike.
06-11-09, 10:50 PM
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I had a Huffy in the 1st grade. It rocked!
Speaking of Huffys. Does anyone know of a good website that has pictures of old Huffys from the 70s? I'd like to find a pic of my old bike. Sentimental reasons and all that.
Speaking of Huffys. Does anyone know of a good website that has pictures of old Huffys from the 70s? I'd like to find a pic of my old bike. Sentimental reasons and all that.
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06-11-09, 11:00 PM
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Here she is, my 1st bike! Woot
06-11-09, 11:14 PM
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Go test ride them. Standover should give you about 1" of clearance. This is actually done by lifting the bike up until it touches the bone and measuring the clearance between the ground and the tyres.
The Univega looks like it's a 50-52cm and would probably fit you better than the 56cm Nishiki.
