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Hello everyone.
I decided to join the cyclist community to get info on riding, bicycles, wear etc.
I looked at different bikes to get me started, one of them was mongoose blackcomb with disk brakes and full suspension for ~$300 new which I liked alot, getting alot of bang for the buck. However after researching further I got an impression of a heavy, poorly constructed, not the best components and roughly put together bicycle. So I started to look at used bikes. Found a Raleigh C30 2005 21 speed, front shock, aluminum frame on CL. The seller is a long time rider and cycle hobbyist who adjusts and repairs bikes of all types. So his price is $200 for it. For $20 more he will put a 15" seat tube to accommodate my height, new handle grips and handle bar extensions. Plus he will put a new 7 speed cassete in the rear and fully adjust all gears, breaks and everything else needed to be adjusted. Bike itself is 5/10 cosmetically with scratches and some rust here and there but rides great, test drove it yesterday. Is it a good deal? How much was that bike new?
What gear should I get to ride it safely? What clothing is the best for riding?
Thank you.
I decided to join the cyclist community to get info on riding, bicycles, wear etc.
I looked at different bikes to get me started, one of them was mongoose blackcomb with disk brakes and full suspension for ~$300 new which I liked alot, getting alot of bang for the buck. However after researching further I got an impression of a heavy, poorly constructed, not the best components and roughly put together bicycle. So I started to look at used bikes. Found a Raleigh C30 2005 21 speed, front shock, aluminum frame on CL. The seller is a long time rider and cycle hobbyist who adjusts and repairs bikes of all types. So his price is $200 for it. For $20 more he will put a 15" seat tube to accommodate my height, new handle grips and handle bar extensions. Plus he will put a new 7 speed cassete in the rear and fully adjust all gears, breaks and everything else needed to be adjusted. Bike itself is 5/10 cosmetically with scratches and some rust here and there but rides great, test drove it yesterday. Is it a good deal? How much was that bike new?
What gear should I get to ride it safely? What clothing is the best for riding?
Thank you.