Hey team I am a novice when it comes to cycle terminology but I just like to ride my bike every now and then. I am very sorry if this post is not appropriate but I want to know what year and model these cycles are so I can sell them and buy something more suitable for a learner like me. Someone told me I can custom these to become mountain ready bikes but since I’m a novice I don’t want to go down that path yet.
(Yes I did try googling the images but kept getting new answers every time 😭😭)
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I got a Kona “Dew” but I don’t know which model this is or what year. This is what I used and it’s really good but apparently it’s not good for mountain cycling.
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I have a specialised branded cycle but that’s all I know about it. This is a hand me down from an old friend that has been in my basement for a few months now.
by tyrrany-unfolds
3 Comments
Both of these are great bikes to ride as a novice any reason you want to buy a new one?
With some TLC and basic maintenance both of these bikes are more than enough for a new rider. If they are not your size then selling them is your best option but It’s unlikely these bikes are worth more than 100-200 bucks a piece and that’s if you get them fixed up and ready to ride.
It looks like a Specialized crossroads and a Kona dew – both are hybrid bikes meant to be ridden on the road and very light trails/gravel. No idea on the year
The handlebars on the specialized are turned the wrong way and the brakes are disconnected on the Kona. Both very easy fixes but likely not the only things that need attention before these are ready to ride.
If you are in Atlanta area. I will take the specialized off your hands
That Kona is nice! I built up a Dew for my dad a couple years ago, and I’ve wanted to get one for myself ever since. It’s not exactly a mountain bike, but if you put some knobby tires on it would be great for dirt roads and gravel paths. I’d suggest something like the Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700c x 42 mm.