[coryhorrible]

I am starting school soon and I need to purchase a new bike. I don't really have a lot of money and I was wondering if either of these bikes would be worth it at all. Thanks in advance.
Walmart.com: 29'' Men's Mongoose Impasse Bike: Bikes, Scooters & Skates

Walmart.com: 700c Men's Schwinn Avenue Hybrid Bike: Bikes, Scooters & Skates

 

[coryhorrible]

Also, I am six foot tall, 250 pounds. I used to ride bikes a lot but I haven't ridden in a year.

 

[awinter]

The bikes at Wal-Mart will just be a waste of your money. Try looking on Craigs List for a used bike locally. You will find that you will get more bang for your buck this way. Good luck with the search; hope you find one!

 

[Industry_Hack]

Actually, that Mongoose doesn't look too bad.

 

[djcyberlegend]

Actually, that Mongoose doesn't look too bad.

If you go for that one, try to get one that's unassembled and still in the box, the assemblers at Wally World tend to be rather 'iffy'. If you put it together yourself you know it will be done right.

 

[coryhorrible]

If I do get that mongoose I would get it online shipped unassembled. As far as the craigs go I live in the Sacramento California area and everyone pretty much just sells fixed and bmx. I would even be willing to geta fixed gear, but they want way too much for them.

 

[coryhorrible]

Also, I have horrible past experience with wal mart, thats why joined this forum and asked, lol.

 

[awinter]

Lot's of deals on CL in your area, I'm in NorCal myself. I found these in less than 5 minutes (just put in your max dollar amount in the filter, then search. If you look everyday, you will find a deal. Look at the first link, great bike, not a lot of cash; it's how I found a great deal on my mtb.

Check these out:

2009 Specialized Hardrock
K2 El Dorado Mountain Bike
Aluminum Mountain bike, Trek
Mountain Bike-K2
Diamond Back Sorrento Sport
Raleigh M50 Aluminum Men's 17.5 inch Mountain Bike w/Rock Shox
Roadmaster 26
SPECIALIZED 18 speed --- Tall frame size --new road/trail tires

 

[coryhorrible]

Thanks for searching those dude. Some of those are very good. I actually hope I can get a ride out to woodland!

 

[coryhorrible]

One more thing, what is like the perfect fit of a bike for a six foot tall person? like 18"?

 

[awinter]

No problem

 

[Gandalfe]

That chart is a good starting point. But could really depend on more than your height as some people are long/short legged. Stop in at a local bike shop and get fitted.

 

[coryhorrible]

SCHWINN Ranger FS
what about this? the guy said he would hold it for me and deliver it for 25 extra bucks. he said the frame is 20".

 

[coryhorrible]

Good news! I just got a job so I can actually spend whatever I feel on a bicycle. So now I have to figure out what is good for me.

 

[georgec]

Congrats on the job.

Now get you something nice that will last you a while.

 

[coryhorrible]

Thanks! All I have to do is pass a drug test tomorrow. But thanks to some detox ****, I;m not too worried about it. I plan on getting a nice bike that I can have for like ten+ years.

 

[georgec]

Sounds like you have been studing for the test so it should be fine.LOL

 

[coryhorrible]

Hahahaha I studied really hard actually!

 

[Burr]

Watch what you say about the juice dude

 

[coryhorrible]

What do you mean, dude?