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02-10.-2007, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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New to cycling, need buying advice
I am very new to cycling and I'd like to start. First of all I need this bike to serve two purposes. I am a college student and I ride my current bike to all of my classes. It is an old bike that was given to me and is just about to wear totally out. I would also like to start riding for fitness. I am a fairly heavy guy (280 lbs), I'm about 6'0 but I have relatively short arms and legs for my height. I have an option to buy a Trek 7100 for $100. The bike is in good condition by just eyeing it, but it will need a serious tune up. Is this the deal I should jump on, or should I go and buy a different bike?
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29-10.-2007, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Boulder County, Colorado
Posts: 505
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Re: New to cycling, need buying advice
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For getting to class, and for $100, I would say that if you can put air in the tires , get it started and stopped, and get yourself reasonably comfortable on it, go for it. A used 7100 is a fine bike as long as you don't have to spend another $200 to make it ridable. |
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01-11.-2007, 11:18 AM
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Re: New to cycling, need buying advice
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yeah, it's enough to get a used one for a college student |
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