I've been looking on FB Marketplace for a used bike and I found 2 that I think should work. I'm planning on riding it as a commuter bike, 14-mile round trip at most, but this is my first bike (minus my childhood bike). I'm about 5'6 so I'm not sure if either bike would fit me anyway, and this is the only listed picture of the Trek 6000, any help would be great! The Iguana is $40 and the Trek 6000 is $130
by salt_devil
9 Comments
Gotta fit.
If everything is in good working order, and the age and mileage are about the same, it’s a big price difference.
A functional saddle can be had from Amazon, for now, or eBay for not much money.
I’d go with the Trek, because I don’t really like dealing with quill stems.
Ride both. Buy the one that fits better.
When that Trek came out it was named “bicycle of the year” or something similar by a few magazines. If everything is in good condition $130 is a bargain in my opinion.
The Trek looks like it would fit as it is compact sized, the Iguana predates compact frame sizing.
The iguana is appropriately priced and may be a good choice for commuting but that particular Trek is going to be a lot of fun if you ever venture across gravel or single track.
With less wide, semi- slick tires you can probably make the trek a decent commuter.
That Trek is crazy overpriced. If you can talk them down to $80 and it fits you good then I’d pick that. But the iguana looks like a decent deal. Worst case is you don’t like it and resell it for exactly what you paid. It’ll be at least as good as a Walmart bike but for way less money. Plus nobody is gonna steal it. Which as a commuter is a huge plus.
The iguana and it’s not close. The suspension is almost certainly blown on the trek and suspension is terrible on a commuter imo. if you’re just getting back into cycling you should just avoid any unnecessary complication anyways. With a tuneup and some slicks on the giant you’re going to have an A+ commuter bike.
FWIW, I ride a modified 90s mountain bike as my commuter and it’s awesome. The giant isn’t top of the line but it’s a solid and fun bike and I’d personally be stoked if I came across one for $50.
I would say the iguana, and with the 90$ you saved put on a new seat, and get the gears/brakes looked through by your local bike shop. The trek is not going to be comfortable for that long of rides.
assuming it fits iguana. now find a bike cooperative to get it inspected
I’d go for the Trek.
Only because it was my proper first real bike that I purchased with my own money and kept it surgically clean. I converted it to a single speed with a chain tensioner and loved it even more later in its life.