(USA) I’m new to bicycling but have been interested for a while in getting a bike for hobby/short commutes. Ended up coming across this old Schwinn road bike at a yard sale that I got for $35. Took it on a test ride and felt fine, but upon taking longer trips I realized im pretty uncomfortable/hurting while riding it and have no clue what im doing LOL I was was eager to buy and not really aware of the differences in bike styles.
Do I utilize the bike I currently have and invest in modifications to make it more comfortable (new seat, handlebars…..etc.)? Do I eat the $35 or try to resell it and and search for a more comfortable (potentially new, but probably on the much cheaper end of things) bike? Would love some advice or more insight into what I’m working with here.
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(USA) I’m new to bicycling but have been interested for a while in getting a bike for hobby/short commutes. Ended up coming across this old Schwinn road bike at a yard sale that I got for $35. Took it on a test ride and felt fine, but upon taking longer trips I realized im pretty uncomfortable/hurting while riding it and have no clue what im doing LOL I was was eager to buy and not really aware of the differences in bike styles.
Do I utilize the bike I currently have and invest in modifications to make it more comfortable (new seat, handlebars…..etc.)? Do I eat the $35 or try to resell it and and search for a more comfortable (potentially new, but probably on the much cheaper end of things) bike? Would love some advice or more insight into what I’m working with here.