Ok, so a little background...I'm new to cycling, just bought my first bike about a month ago. It's a Jamis Citizen 3 that I use mostly for commuting and cruising around town, as well as riding along a bike path nearby for some exercise. I absolutely love the bike for its purpose, and I want it to be my commuting and cruising bike. In other words, I want to add racks and what not. But now the cycling bug has bitten me and I want a lighter bike for longer rides, fitness, etc (my current one is about 32 lbs). So I want to get a 2nd bike. Thing is, I'm really (REALLY) tight on budget, so I'm thinking of getting a used bike, possibly an older one, and then upgrading it slowly but surely over time. But I don't know much of anything about this stuff. So I'm perusing Craigslist and just want the advice of some more seasoned cyclists on a few that I saw today. Here are the links:
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2519923892.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2569006525.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2569449754.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2558435821.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2572461425.html
Any thoughts? Second question: how do road bike sizes work? For my comfort hybrid, I ride a 21" that fits just great. Btw, I'm 6'1, 190lbs.
Thanks for any thoughts/advice!
Rob
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2519923892.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2569006525.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2569449754.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2558435821.html
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/2572461425.html
Any thoughts? Second question: how do road bike sizes work? For my comfort hybrid, I ride a 21" that fits just great. Btw, I'm 6'1, 190lbs.
Thanks for any thoughts/advice!
Rob