? for all bike enthusiast!?

Morphed_In

I used to have a (adult) bike as a kid that I absolutely loved... it was quite old (my parents bought it at a rummage sale in the 70s for my older siblings), but sadly it came to an end one winter when the snow blower ran over it :( I couldn't find anything like it until now.

I found a picture of the "Trek Lime" http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6610,s1-1-324-16389-1,00.html

It has the handle bars I want, the wider seat I want, and the braking mechanism (pedal backwards) I want. I have never had a bike that shifted gears, and I don't know if that is important or not. It doesn't have the price tag that I want though. Are there any bikes out there that are similar but not as costly?

Thanks!

Answer
If you really want a bike like this ( ah yes, the 26" x 1-3/8 tire. So many flats, so many innertubes. ) Look out for garage sales and thrift shops. You might be able to find a good old Schwinn, Ross, or Raleigh for 20 bucks. These new bikes are simply $500 + versions of the same thing we bought to $50. I've found a few in the trash and reconditioned them. Too bad I didn't have room in my apartment for five different bikes.

Is $175 a good deal for a 1996 trek 930 Singletrack?

Q.V.

I'm interested in a getting a starter mountain bike. I found this on craiglist:
Trek 930 Singletrack 16 1/2 inch frame. Includes new saddle, new urban tires, fenders, rear rack, and two water bottle cages. $175.

Is a $175 too much for a 14 year old bike?

Answer
It depends on how much it fits what you were looking for

-looking for a Steel framed mountain bike
-Fits you perfectly (take to bike shop)
-components shift perfectly and frame in great shape

Any of those missing it isn't worth $50 to you but otherwise I personnaly would jump on it.

I have the guys version of this bike as it was my first bike that fit me that got me into cycling. I still use the bike for mountain bike and pulling my kids in a bike trailer and I love it. Got it a few years ago in Atlanta for $150 (had chipped paint and dent in frame). Put a lot of miles on it and love it. It it comes with the stock seat throw it in the trash as it is like sitting on a brick.

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