Buy second hand. I recently helped someone buy a $90 Norco 12 speed. It
was about 12 years old and looked like it had no more than a 1,000 miles
on it. The brand new Zefal fenders were worth $30. It was perfect for
commuting as well as casual touring.
I get the impression there are quite a few club members that are upgrading and
unloading their steel framed tourers/racers. Watch the Classy Ads for
bargains, or submit a WTB ad.
If you commute in winter, buy a clunker just for that purpose. Once salt
has been spread on the roads, none of the bikes I want to hang on to go
back on the road until April showers have washed away any remaining salt
and crud from winter's snowbanks.
Steve Cornick ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
> I'm starting to think about replacing my 15 year Miyata that I'm using as a
> commuter. The frame is OK but there is not really enough clearance around
> the brakes to accommodate fenders. The rear spacing is also 125 mm. The
> parts...well...let's not talk about those. Finding six-speed freewheels and
> replacing worn out cogs is difficult not to mention that the 6 speed SIS
> shifters are worn smooth and impossible to replace.
>
> The new bike would be for commuting. Should I rebuild the old bike (can't
> really solve the tire fender clearance problem)? A new touring bike? A new
> cyclo-cross bike? How getting a road suspension fork?
>
> The problem with getting a new bike is that...well...I would hate to ride
> it. Commuting every day puts a terrible beating on my bike. The roads are
> not so great.
>
> All input is welcome
>
> steve
>
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