*sigh* The joys of being short & hunting for a bike for my uni commute
:( I've just started my search for a cheap-ish bike for commuting to uni on. I visited one shop tonight near my house & can find one in my price range ($600 AUD) but not my size..The hunt shall continue on the weekend
I don't want anything flash but I do want something that won't fall apart in 6months time! Uni is about 15km from my house but due to my urge to avoid traffic, it might be a bit longer if i find a better route!
I really wish bike shops stocked SMALL sized bikes! Not everyone is tall :mad:
Any suggestions? Specialized? Giant? Flat bar or Mtn bike?
Aussie ladies-what about SUB bikes???
Gah!
Used bicycles need homes too
I've always been a tad bit obsessive about checking the used bike listings :D
I like the idea of recycling and oftentimes, you can find a better quality bikes less expensively :) (and sometimes real steals!)
Check your local newspaper/craigslist (if you have it) and happy hunting! A word of caution though, many people are unable to accurately measure the size of the bike and ride bicycles not fit to them so I find it useful to provide them with a description. For instance, "What is the measurement from the middle of where the seatpost goes in to where the handlebars attach?"
It's also good to have a second pair of (experienced) eyes to go with you when you see the bicycle whose judgement isn't clouded by the exciting prospect of getting a new bike! :D