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Scott Gates
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I'm looking at some 3 speed bikes to use for local errands. The post office,
groceries store, blockbuster, get a cup of java, that kind of thing. Might
even ride it on the paved bike paths some. I have a road bike and a full
suspension off road bike, and ride them often, I just want a bike with a
rack, I can ride in my sneakers, to prevent me from jumping in the car for
short trips. Is there much difference in the Shimano vs. the Sturmey Archer
3 speeds? I'd love to have an old Raleigh with the Sturmey Archer, but I
have not much luck finding one. A LBS has a Sears Free Spirit with the
Shimano, it's in decent shape, has the rack, rear coaster brake, and is
ready to ride for $50. They are not sure of the year, but it's red white and
blue so it may be around a 76? I've also seen a few Columbia's, some with
the Sturmey Archers, would they be a better choice? TIA -Scott
groceries store, blockbuster, get a cup of java, that kind of thing. Might
even ride it on the paved bike paths some. I have a road bike and a full
suspension off road bike, and ride them often, I just want a bike with a
rack, I can ride in my sneakers, to prevent me from jumping in the car for
short trips. Is there much difference in the Shimano vs. the Sturmey Archer
3 speeds? I'd love to have an old Raleigh with the Sturmey Archer, but I
have not much luck finding one. A LBS has a Sears Free Spirit with the
Shimano, it's in decent shape, has the rack, rear coaster brake, and is
ready to ride for $50. They are not sure of the year, but it's red white and
blue so it may be around a 76? I've also seen a few Columbia's, some with
the Sturmey Archers, would they be a better choice? TIA -Scott