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Let’s Talk Bicycles
- Sir Henry
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Let’s Talk Bicycles
Now that my bicycle course is setup I’m looking for a new bike. I like beach cruisers and need something for trails that can make short turns on rough surfaces.
It also needs to have a scabbard for my Red Ryder. Okay it doesn’t but it does have to look cool.
It also needs to have a scabbard for my Red Ryder. Okay it doesn’t but it does have to look cool.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
Gene, the biggest issue you'll encounter now is availability, at least on new bikes. There's never been anything like it in the bike industry. The pandemic changed everything. New bikes from major bike manufacturers are all sold out for not just this year, but also 2022 and even into 2023. The only way you'll get new bike, right now, is to get lucky and find a bike shop that has something on the floor in your size. Get on the phone and call around.
That leaves used bikes. Because demand and availability on new bikes is so critical, everyone is pulling old bikes out of the garage and putting them up for sale. Prices on fairly recent model bikes are very near what they're selling for new, but if you see something you like, you better grab it.
And then there are old the old vintage bikes that are being scammed as collectibles and so on. In other words, there's a lot of used junk being sold right, now. Not all of these old vintage bikes are junk, of course, Many of these old bikes are still very rideable and solid, but repairing them or maintaining them is problematical because of a shortage of parts, so be careful. And there is a shortage of bike parts, right now and for the same reason there's a shortage of new bikes. That, and old bike parts for obsolete brakes and wheel sizes, out of date drive trains and so on have always been hard to get.
Again, start hunting. Craigslist has always been the traditional market place for used bikes and parts. If you have some good bike shops in your area, it would be worth a visit. Oller if you have any questions. Be glad to help.
That leaves used bikes. Because demand and availability on new bikes is so critical, everyone is pulling old bikes out of the garage and putting them up for sale. Prices on fairly recent model bikes are very near what they're selling for new, but if you see something you like, you better grab it.
And then there are old the old vintage bikes that are being scammed as collectibles and so on. In other words, there's a lot of used junk being sold right, now. Not all of these old vintage bikes are junk, of course, Many of these old bikes are still very rideable and solid, but repairing them or maintaining them is problematical because of a shortage of parts, so be careful. And there is a shortage of bike parts, right now and for the same reason there's a shortage of new bikes. That, and old bike parts for obsolete brakes and wheel sizes, out of date drive trains and so on have always been hard to get.
Again, start hunting. Craigslist has always been the traditional market place for used bikes and parts. If you have some good bike shops in your area, it would be worth a visit. Oller if you have any questions. Be glad to help.
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
This is what I got. I picked it up about 2 years ago. So far, I am happy with it. I ride about 7-10 miles, 2-3 times a week on it (around town and in a state park). I imagine it would ride nice on a boardwalk at a beach also. It is not a high-end bike. I was looking to spend around $100. I ended up spend $150. The biggest issue that I have had is the front wheel not being seated flush in the fork, which made the wheel not centered. As I recall, the frame has a 10 year warranty. I have not pursued having it replaced it. I just loosed the wheel, centered it, and tighten the nut. That was about 1 year ago. At this point, I am happy with the outcome.
https://www.huffybikes.com/bikes/parksi ... nch-56728/
https://www.huffybikes.com/bikes/parksi ... nch-56728/
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- Sir Henry
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
I guess my beach cruiser will have to do. I need to take it in and have it tuned. The gear changing cable is stretched to the max.
Also the coaster brakes are getting warn out. When I volunteered at state parks this was my main form of transportation within the park. It’s had heavy use.
Also the coaster brakes are getting warn out. When I volunteered at state parks this was my main form of transportation within the park. It’s had heavy use.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
Nice Huffy! Bummer about the frame.
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
Was at the local bike shop here recently to get a new pump. His racks were pretty empty. I know the ebike market is booming and they are having the same issues. Cant get enough bikes to meet the demand.
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Re: Let’s Talk Bicycles
Thanks! And yes, the frame was a downer. So far, it has been riding smoothly. I get lots of complements. But as others pointed out, bike racks at Walmart have been empty as well. I bought it for exercise. If I live closer to work, I would probably ride it a few days. But, days of working are numbered. So, I may be able to ride it most days and work will not be in the way.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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