Is this bike worth looking at?
08-18-2009, 11:53 AM
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Is this bike worth looking at?
So I want to get in to road riding and don't have a lot of $$ to spend on a decent road bike. I saw this one, and know cannondale is a good company.
Any bike guru's that can give me some insight?
I was also looking at the Schwinn Varsity/Prelude's (the newer ones) to get an idea of how "beginner" I'm talking about
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1317892877.html
TIA!
Aaron
Any bike guru's that can give me some insight?
I was also looking at the Schwinn Varsity/Prelude's (the newer ones) to get an idea of how "beginner" I'm talking about
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1317892877.html
TIA!
Aaron
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08-18-2009, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonw,Aug 18 2009, 01:08 PM
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Well there are other things along those lines, and it doesn't hurt to low ball...
If you get something with horizontal dropouts, you can turn it into a fixed gear bike later on if you upgrade to a newer bike.
But remember, you still need: helmet, gloves, pump, possibly clipless shoes+pedals...
If you get something with horizontal dropouts, you can turn it into a fixed gear bike later on if you upgrade to a newer bike.
But remember, you still need: helmet, gloves, pump, possibly clipless shoes+pedals...
08-18-2009, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonw,Aug 18 2009, 01:17 PM
Well there are other things along those lines, and it doesn't hurt to low ball...
If you get something with horizontal dropouts, you can turn it into a fixed gear bike later on if you upgrade to a newer bike.
But remember, you still need: helmet, gloves, pump, possibly clipless shoes+pedals...
If you get something with horizontal dropouts, you can turn it into a fixed gear bike later on if you upgrade to a newer bike.
But remember, you still need: helmet, gloves, pump, possibly clipless shoes+pedals...
check, don't have, check, don't have
. But I do understand what I will need.Also, with the canondale I can lowball to like $240 which is exactly what I want to pay. I'm more concerned that this "canondale" isn't what they say it is.. and that the components are out of date and stuff.
I'm going to look at it at like 5.. what should I be looking for what I look at it?
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Aug 18 2009, 02:19 PM
No intentions on ever making/getting a fixie. They're tough to ride! Maybe a single speed one day..
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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Aug 18 2009, 02:30 PM
What exactly is the appeal anyways of a fixie?
I know it's a fad with the "scene" people. But beats the hell out of me!
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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Aug 18 2009, 02:30 PM
What exactly is the appeal anyways of a fixie?
Adds variety to your workout. Lower maintenance commuter. Lighter, cheaper, more challenging...
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Aug 18 2009, 02:19 PM
I'm going to look at it at like 5.. what should I be looking for what I look at it?
Make sure the wheels are "true". Spin them and watch from above.
Ride it up a steep hill and see how the shifting is. Just don't shift under heavy load.
Try shifting up and down through all the gears while holding the back wheel off the ground. Make sure it does not skip any gears in either direction.