Newbie needs knowledge

[Melissamp99]

Both Schwinn are very sexy. And definitely think the kick back is a plus. Thank you for the education!

 

[partsguy]

No problem! If you're only putting around 10-15 miles, any vintage bike will be fine.

 

[Melissamp99]

Thank you but a girl does have to worry about being seen on something that's not pretty lol.

 

[partsguy]

There is a bike show coming up near you on July 19. Lots of bikes to pick from:

Here is the ad for the show:
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/5030211887.html

Here is a SCREAMING DEAL on a beautiful blue Firestone cruiser. An SOS pad and some water will make the chrome shine like a diamond over a weekend:
http://albany.craigslist.org/bik/4963661786.html

 

[Melissamp99]

Thank you I saw that and can't wait!

 

[Melissamp99]

I saw this today and I'm seeing that Firestone tomorrow. What do you guys think of this.

He wants 100.00 for it. Both tires are flat so no test driving.

 

[Boris]

I think that would be an excellent bike for you to get started with. Nice styling, great condition, all the accessories, Good price. Probably in good shape mechanically, as it doesn't appear to have been ridden too much. Air up the tires, maybe they'll hold air long enough to let you do a test ride of several blocks or so. The most major factor even before styling, is if the bike will feel really comfortable to you over the period of a normal ride. Try to notice if the steering is pulling to the left or right as well. Looks like the rack may be bent slightly downward in the rear (easy fix). A new seat, should you want to replace it, should be no more than $50. Tires and tubes, figure $30-$40. Headlight lenses are available. An no doubt everything should have fresh grease and oil. The bike is in such nice shape, it should come apart fairly easy. I'd buy it at $100.

Addendum: OOPS, I just noticed that the fork may be bent back slightly (should be in a straight line with the head tube)*. This can be fixed, by someone who knows how. But this would be a major detractor and I would no longer pay $100 for the bike if indeed this is the case. I'm now at $50. But this is just my opinion.

*head tube is the part of the bike with the badge on it.

 

[Melissamp99]

Thanks for your input.

 

[Crazy8]

Thanks for your input.

Have no clue what your budget is, but this is a really nice Lady Columbia.

http://albany.craigslist.org/atq/5000144986.html

And here is a Schwinn Lady
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/atq/4997252887.html

 

[Melissamp99]

I think that first one is gone. Thank you for keeping an eye out for me.