Jul
06
I am looking for a mountain bike to bike to places, malls,etc...
I came across this bike: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1244002888.html
Should I get this bike? Your help is greatly appreciated!!
-
-
-
-
-
No items matching your keywords were found.
 Schwinn Pea Picker Bike BE56789 Good Condition Nice Restorable Bike  US $525.00
|
 Schwinn Air Dyne Exercise Bike Stationary Bicycle US $202.25
|
 Antique Vintage 1950s Schwinn Spitfire 24 Wheel Bay Bike Bicycle VIN V07299 US $255.00
|
Looks like an older specialized bike. It is a very fashionable commuter bike, and a great deal for $75
It looks Out Of Fashion
Sorry! if u felt bad.
It doesn’t look too bad for the price. It doesn’t have shocks so it will be fast on the road and smooth bike paths. The 20 inch frame is for someone with a 34 inch inseam so a 5′ 8" person will be too small. If you are the right size and can pick the bike up I don’t think it’s a bad deal.
The height range given in the ad is silly, no bike can properly fit over that big a range. If you are between 5′ 10 " and 6′ 2" it would be fine. Looks like a good general purpose bike. If it fits and is in good shape, it would bea good buy. Check to make sure the wheels are true and spin freely.
It looks OK.
By the frame design I would say that it is steel, rather than alluminium. Rigid forks. If you only want to do simple trails and roads, fine. Fat tyres will allow you some XC capability, but you could upgrade this later.
Shimano 21 speed geers. OK.
Flat bars might need replacing with risers (Comfort and control. About $40 should get this sorted out.
So overall, for $75 you are getting, by the looks of it, a tidy bike. The frame doesn’t look too bad. Simple tool for the job. For what you need. I would say go for it.
However. The question is realy about your height. A 20" frame is quite large. If you are 6′ tall – fine. But if you are 5’8", not fine.
Check some of my other answers for how to size a bike, but if you are about my height, 5’10", then 18 – 19" frames are for you.
Luck
it looks nice but if you’re urban you should give it slick or semi slick tires to give it less rolling resistance and more efficient to go along with having it as a rigid. Overall it looks great. make sure you inspect it before you get it if possible, if not take it to your LBS for a checkup