Torker also makes some good stuff in this price range:
www.torkerusa.com/bikes/commute/
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:12:26 PM UTC-4, EastBayGuy wrote:
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on
going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat flat
I would strongly recommend going the used/craigslist route. Such a better
value, she can get SUCH a better bike going that way, even if she wants to
take it to the LBS to get a full tune-up/service.
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I would strongly disagree with Zack. Buying used is not a good idea. There
are just too many risks, too much screwing around, and too much pressure to
make a quick decision (selecting from a limited number of choices) for the
novice used bike shopper. Better to buy something new from a bike
I dunno Jim if that kind of fear is warranted. If this person has access to
a decent wrench most bike repairs are pretty straight forward, in my
experience.
On Apr 11, 2013 7:34 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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I would strongly disagree with Zack. Buying used is not a
She has access to these good people as well:
http://www.davisbikecollective.org/
But I get where Jim's coming from. I presume a lot about bike selection,
fit and maintenance that maybe I shouldn't.
Cheers,
David
On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
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How tall is she? I have a Novara Safari sitting around not doing anything
and it would be fine for something like that. It's a small one though.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:12:26 PM UTC-5, EastBayGuy wrote:
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on
Who is doing the buying and setup? Stevie's, where I have just started
working, has that Nishiki Mixte, tuned, for $180 plus tax -- just one
example. I've bought very nice schlep around bikes -- Raleigh Sportses,
Schwinn Collegiates, Surburbans, and ilk, Nishiki mixte, etc, etc, etc,
from
I admit to harboring a stereotype that this young woman just wants a
comfortable, reliable bike to ride, and does not care to get into a project
refurbing an obscure antique. Perhaps I'm wrong.
I realize that some used bikes are a good deal, and need little or no TLC to be
a good rider. But
Well while I doubt she wants to rebuild the SA hub on a Raleigh Sprite
there are many levels of used bikes. I got a late 90s motobecane about 10
years ago that someone had traded in for their new ride. LBS gave it a good
tune up and said it had something like a 30 day warranty to see if anything
I agree with Jim's POV completely, and not becuase I work at a shop. For
someone looking to gain access to cycling or riding a bike on a regular
basis, getting a decent new bike (if it fits their budget) is usually the
best overall value for that person. With new bikes, one gets all new
Jim Thill writes:
I admit to harboring a stereotype that this young woman just wants a
comfortable, reliable bike to ride, and does not care to get into a project
refurbing an obscure antique.
I don't even think that counts as a stereotype. Some of the people on this
list love tinkering with
Looking for a good used bike is a great option. If you come across a Surly
at a good price, grab it!
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I saw a really nice cyclocross model Raleigh at REI on clearance for ~$600.
Put nice fat road tires on there and Bob's your uncle
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 1:12:26 PM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote:
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on
going on a few S240's
The Jamis Coda Sport and KHS Urban Xpress are two options I've recommended
for friends. They have the clearances, braze-ons, and some other details
that are in the spirit of Riv. Our local coop, Citybikes, sells these and
has the frame/component specs:
You might poke around here: look at RoadUrban. I've seen the frames.
Tigged, old school design, Raleigh Sprite copies. They support wider tires,
and with modest adjustment, could handle more extensive racking.
www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/essex_pla.htm
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I always recommend Trek FX and I second the Jamis Codas. Both great bikes
for the money.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:12:26 PM UTC-4, EastBayGuy wrote:
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on
going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat
What Toshi said :-)
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/3730566985.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/3683533640.html
Cheers,
David
On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 3:13 PM, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote:
I always recommend Trek FX and I second the Jamis Codas. Both great bikes
Lot's of good advice here already. Additional 2-cents: Missing Link in
Berkeley is having their annual Trek Fest sale - might be something
there. We had a used Bikes Direct Daws as my son's first road bike - was
decent, but had the aforementioned low end parts. He currently has a KHS
the KHS flite is the low cost bike I picked for my ~20 something daughter,
steel frame and fork and fits some big tires as Nick mentioned. I swapped
out the stem for something shorter and put on some narrower bars. I'm
putting some 32 Pasela's on it for her this weekend.
~mike
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