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| 2587.1 | Try a hybrid... | STOWOA::FLYNN | | Fri Jun 04 1993 13:39 | 22 |
| Jeff,
You might want to look for a hybrid style bike. I bought a Trek 700
this past March and am very pleased with it. At the time, I was able
to purchase the bike for only $270 because it was a 1992 model and
the store (Bicycle Alley, Worcester, MA) was having a sale. I think
the 1993 model was $330. The only difference between the models was
that the '93 brakes were a bit better than the '92. I think my bike
has Shimano AS100 components...come to think of it, I really can't
remember what number they are! Another thing you definitely want to
look for is a Cro-moly frame.
When you go looking for a bike, make sure you can take it for a test
ride. This is the only way you will be able to decide if a bike is
right for you. Also, tell the salesperson where you will be riding.
You mentioned that you will be doing more riding on roads and some
riding on dirt trails. I've found that my Trek is fine for the road
and still goes well on dirt tracks.
Good Luck!
Kathy
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| 2587.2 | '92 models are good deals | BAHTAT::HILTON | Beer...now there's a temporary solution | Fri Jun 04 1993 14:51 | 5 |
| It's worth keeping your eye out for '92 models. I just picked up a
'beginner' MTB for myself and my wife and we saved around �200 (UK
pounds) on the total.
Greg
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| 2587.3 | Bike Shop Recommendations | AKOCOA::SELIG | | Thu Jul 15 1993 12:36 | 29 |
| Just as points of reference, I recently bought 3 new bikes, for my son
(11 yrs old), my wife, and me. I did lots of comparison shopping and
found what two shops that I highly recommend:
Milford Bicycle
Rt 85 and Rt 16
508-4737955
They carry Trek, Univega, Diamondback and a few others. I bought a
'93 Trek 700 Hybrid for my wife @ $279. And I bought a '92 Univega
Rover STI (black chrome) for $270. There prices were very competitive
and they had lots of "prior year" left-overs that were especially good
deals. David and Sara were very knowledgable and spent lots of time
letting us try different bikes.
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Bill and Andys
30 Chelmsford St
Chelmsford, MA.
508-256-8811
We bought a Raleigh M30 MTB for my son @ $219.....plus they offer 50%
off helmet prices with bike purchase. So we also got our son a new Bell
Triumph hardshell helmet for $25. B&A's was $50 less than any other dealer
for the Raleigh M30 and we liked the personalized service and the time they
spent fitting the bike to our son. I am also confident that that they will
provide excellent service when needed.
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| 2587.4 | | MR1PST::N2ITIV::LEE | FS, Very FS | Fri Aug 06 1993 12:22 | 16 |
|
On a similar note, my SO is eager to buy a bike for
recreational/fitness riding on local roads (Marlboro). She's
been to Landry's in Framingham and picked out a Specialized
Crossroads (bright red, of course). Apparently it's a 21-speed,
which seems a little excessive to me, but then what do I know.
Anyway, I thought I'd ask and see if that's a reasonable bike for
her needs or if the salesdude is trying to put one over on her.
Any feedback or suggestions would be helpful.
-Andy
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| 2587.5 | Make sure the interest has staying power | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | Whiskey! ALL you want! | Fri Aug 06 1993 12:38 | 15 |
| For a beginner? You're probably right. Unless your SO has
demonstrated a committment to it and is looking to upgrade
the Sears Free Spirit they've had since college.
Think about a used bike. Depreciation on bikes is steep. You
can get a good deal on a bike that someone else burned-out on
after leaving it in the garage for a year. You may be able to
find one with minimal wear-and-tear for half the price of a
new one.
Check the club newsletters at bike shops and the newspaper. You'll
go to more trouble. If you have more time than money (like me),
you won't mind so much ; )
r�
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| 2587.6 | | PCCAD::RICHARDJ | Pretty Good At Barely Getting By | Fri Aug 06 1993 15:11 | 12 |
| RE:0
I purchased a Schwinn Crisscross last March for $369.00. It has 21
speeds as well. I love it and I'm glad I didn't try to skimp by
buying a cheaper model.
BTW, I use all 21 speeds. When your huffing and puffing going up a steep
hill, you don't want to be thinking about the 21 speed bike you could have
bought, but you were to cheap.
Jim
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| 2587.7 | ALL those speeds are useful when you need them! | NCBOOT::PEREZ | Trust, but ALWAYS verify! | Sun Aug 08 1993 22:29 | 16 |
| I've been through this with a daughter and two friends in the last
year... How much interest does the SO have (how often riding, how far,
etc?) If even a moderate level of interest I'd recommend NOT skimping
(you don't need to dump a grand in a bike not to skimp, but the average
Sears Free Spirit just isn't gonna hold up for more than the monthly 6
mph ride through the park).
Anyhow, check out what's available in the price range you're willing to
spend. This has been a POOR year here in the midwest and the shops are
already starting bigtime cuts to dump their stock. Look through this
file and you should find a lot of brands, and several discussions
caused by questions similar to yours...
Good luck, and have fun. Remember, whatever gets bought (new or used)
you and the rider will live with it for a long time. Get the one your
SO REALLY likes...
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