Hi Guys,

I'm still searching for that elusive road bike and suddenly have a possible opportunity to buy an older Terry Symmetry for a few hundred dollars. It isn't where I am so I can't test ride it and would have to just take a chance. It is a mid 90s-era bike with Shimano Deore and the shifters are on the dropped handlebars (which I'm not sure I would like.) I've seen pictures and it's in good visual shape -- and the bike shop that is selling it (through the Terry website) says it has just been tuned up.


I always see Terrys recommended for short chicks but . . . I've never actually met anyone who rode one. Does anyone out there ride one and love it? Does the weird size front wheel pose any problems?

Also, does anyone have an opinion on whether an older bike is a good value or if it makes more sense to go with new equipment? (For example my 80s Bianchi had the old style shifters and weighed a TON. I wouldn't want to ride it today!)

Many thanks again,
Robyn