On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM, paul stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: > I ought to start riding a bike. I run five days a week, but my knees and > legs are getting too old for that. I have a Nishiki Colorado trail bike > hanging in the garage. It's about 25 years old. Needs a fair amount of work. > Is it worth fixing? Or should I just spring for something new? > Paul
As others have already said, it's hard to say if it's worth fixing - it depends on what it needs. Parts are readily available, but if you're going to need new derailleurs, cables, brakes, wheels, you might as well buy a new bike. If it's a matter of a tune up and new rubber (tires, tubes, brake pads) it's likely cost effective to put that sturdy frame back on the road. Unless you're planning on doing a lot of off-roading, get those knobby tires off the bike and replace them with smoothies. You'll be much more comfortable and less fatigued that way. And, remember, keep your pedaling cadence up. Low cadence will ruin your knees. Keep it up around 80 or 90 rpm - it's your most efficient use of energy and easiest on your knees. Have fun! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
