Hello friends,
I would like to get into biking. Stay in shape and maybe commute. Looking to buy a used one though at first, rather than jump into spending hundreds on a new one.
Checking craigslist and found a 1981 vintage Schwinn LeTour Sport 10 speed touring bike. This guy says "isn't in the best of shape" but also that all it needs is new tires. Pics show some rusting. Guy says $50 (haven't seen it yet, may bring it down a little with some haggling?).
http://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/4401250084.html
I know nothing about real bike usage. Is this a good deal? What should I look out for when I go check it out? Is it easy to clean it up as far as the rusting and stuff goes?
Any tips on this or first-time buying in general would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I would like to get into biking. Stay in shape and maybe commute. Looking to buy a used one though at first, rather than jump into spending hundreds on a new one.
Checking craigslist and found a 1981 vintage Schwinn LeTour Sport 10 speed touring bike. This guy says "isn't in the best of shape" but also that all it needs is new tires. Pics show some rusting. Guy says $50 (haven't seen it yet, may bring it down a little with some haggling?).
http://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/4401250084.html
I know nothing about real bike usage. Is this a good deal? What should I look out for when I go check it out? Is it easy to clean it up as far as the rusting and stuff goes?
Any tips on this or first-time buying in general would be much appreciated. Thanks!