New bike question!
adama97
Posts: 3
Hey all,
I'm not sure if I should put this here or in road biking but since it's about a bike I use to commute I'll post here. The time has come for me to upgrade from my '81 Schwinn solid steel road bike. I've been using it as a commuter bike and for exploring NYC. There are a few things wrong with it the front fork is bent the rear axle is partially stripped and the saddle is falling apart but mostly I'm sick of how heavy it is! So I definitely want a new bike but I have requirements and I need to if there do able with my budget.
So here are my requirements:
1. It must be a road bike
2. It must be at least an 8 speed bike
3. It must have one or preferably 2 built in water holder mounts
4. It must be made out of aluminum or anything lighter than steel
5. It must not come from Craigslist. I'm sick of seeing obviously stolen bikes on CL and I don't want to worry about my new and beloved bike being stolen.
6. The front wheel must be quick release
7. I'd prefer a bike that is about 5 years old or newer
Things I'd like for it to have:
1. I'd really prefer it have thumb shifters
2. I'd prefer if it didn't have cyclocross brakes but if it does no biggy
3. I'm going back and forth about fenders
4. I'd prefer if it came from a LBS
5. I'd prefer it if the seat wasn't quick release.
My budget is between $400-700. I'm considering keeping my old bike and using it as a foul weather commuter and an errand bike since it has a cargo rack. In which case I'd forgo the fenders on the new one. Can I make this happen? Thanks in advance for your replies!
I'm not sure if I should put this here or in road biking but since it's about a bike I use to commute I'll post here. The time has come for me to upgrade from my '81 Schwinn solid steel road bike. I've been using it as a commuter bike and for exploring NYC. There are a few things wrong with it the front fork is bent the rear axle is partially stripped and the saddle is falling apart but mostly I'm sick of how heavy it is! So I definitely want a new bike but I have requirements and I need to if there do able with my budget.
So here are my requirements:
1. It must be a road bike
2. It must be at least an 8 speed bike
3. It must have one or preferably 2 built in water holder mounts
4. It must be made out of aluminum or anything lighter than steel
5. It must not come from Craigslist. I'm sick of seeing obviously stolen bikes on CL and I don't want to worry about my new and beloved bike being stolen.
6. The front wheel must be quick release
7. I'd prefer a bike that is about 5 years old or newer
Things I'd like for it to have:
1. I'd really prefer it have thumb shifters
2. I'd prefer if it didn't have cyclocross brakes but if it does no biggy
3. I'm going back and forth about fenders
4. I'd prefer if it came from a LBS
5. I'd prefer it if the seat wasn't quick release.
My budget is between $400-700. I'm considering keeping my old bike and using it as a foul weather commuter and an errand bike since it has a cargo rack. In which case I'd forgo the fenders on the new one. Can I make this happen? Thanks in advance for your replies!
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So 64 views but not one reply?0
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The only question you ask is "can I make this happen?". I would say the answer is yes.0
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What shops are local to you, what do they stock? Not up to speed with the US market.0
