Very low cost bike needed....

[txred9876]

I need to find a low cost bike soon. I was borrowing a cannondale from my friend but he got work out of town and its gone. My "back-up" bike is an old mountain bike my daughter used! It was a cheap wal-mart special to start with and needless to say....not the most functional or comfortable.

What about used? online? ebay?

I have several friends who can tune up any bike I get if I get a used one or one online.


I am also one of the heavier starting out riders but so far I have enjoyed it (on the cannondale...not the mb!).

I started out at 283 and am now down to 265. I am 5'6" with a large frame and my inseam is 31".

Tina

[Biciclista]

Craigslist?
Pawnshops?

good luck

[Trek420]

txred, Congrats on the weight loss. More important I bet that goes along with inches lost and fitness gained.

Austin? There must be bike shops there that sell used bikes. You'd get the service and fit you need as a newbie, and the price you want.

Welcome to TE Let's hear the test ride reports.

[ItchyBits]

What kind of bike are you looking for? What do you consider cheap? I have a 2006 brand new cannondale cyclocross bike that can be ridden on the road, fields and most trails. Its 52 cm. Its a great bike for someone who wants to ride on varied terrain. I am selling for $900 with new egg beater pedals included. I'll ship in the US for free. We have the same inseam so it would probably fit you. It has a women's racing saddle but you could easily add a comfort saddle if are riding for just fitness.

[txred9876]

I really want a "real" road bike but need to go test drive a few this weekend at the bike store.

I do not have a lot of money to say the least and I may need to try and get something (at least to get through this first tri in may) and then save for something better.

If I had 900 I would jump on this deal but at this point I think I had better stay closer to 500 or under. I still need to get clothing to wear.

tina

[Possegal]

Not a "real" road bike, but here is what my niece got last year. I had never heard of these bikes until folks on this board were raving about them. My niece had a big old honkin' heavy comfort bike and we needed something a little more manageable for hills on a charity ride she was planning to do with the family. Her big financial goal was "no comma". She loves this bike. Yes it is a bit heavier than mine, but she rides it just fine and it is a really lovely looking bike!

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...a/09_coda.html

[Aggie_Ama]

Since you are in Austin Craigslist is a great resource. I don't know any bike shops that sell much used, but I only go to a few I like.

Bicycle Sport Shop has a fantastic selection although $500 might be close on a road bike but maybe doable, I would check it out.

Austin Tri Cyclist usually has some sort of beginners bikes and have a woman co-owner, might look there.

Jack and Adam's is another good resource, I think I found a Felt when I was looking for a commuter in the $600 price range, so not far off your mark.