Any info on my bike and should I upgrade
I bought this bike from a friend for $40 6 months ago. He said it was his mom’s and was sitting in his garage for 5 years or so.
I took it to a bike shop they tuned it up did basic maintenance on it. And started biking for the first time I like it bike once a week do 50 mile rides.
I’m relatively fit but I get passed by everyone. And I’m wondering if I’ve outgrown a bike. I’m pretty sure this is just a 10-15 year old Walmart road bike.
But what makes a bike good and do you recommend me upgrading now
by relojwave
6 Comments
The bike itself is pretty low spec and most people wouldn’t consider it a „road bike“. It mimics a road bike but it uses just the bottom end of components.
As long as this one works there is no point in spending a lot of money on it.
If you want to buy a new bike, you should consider what kind of riding you want to do with it first. You can get quite affordable and decent bikes from a few years ago on the used market which will still be a lot better than the one you have. But road bikes have changed significantly during the last 5 or so years. So just buying the first bike you come across would probably not be the best idea
Does look like a department store road bike. I’d probably lean towards buying a used road bike. Maybe something within in the last 10 years. Check your local FB Marketplace and other online posts and share what you found and we can help identify if it’s a good one. The sub r/whichbike is perfect for these types of questions.
Can’t give you advice, but I have question. Can you show me where I can get such mounts for drink bottle? What is the name in english for that part? I am fascinated by this solution! Would love to get something similar!
Since it’s not my money I vote for an upgrade. If it was my money I’d upgrade. No need to go nuts, buy a good used bike.
There are lots of good deals on good quality bikes these days. But good bikes still aren’t inexpensive. So my advice is twofold: first think about how and where you ride, or think you will ride, and second, test ride a bunch of bikes at proper bike shops. Get a feel for the sort of bike, and size, that feels good for the riding you do. Then start shopping in earnest, used, online, word of mouth and of course your local bike shops.
Two more quick thoughts:
-nice bikes get stolen frighteningly often and fast, if you do get a nice bike, don’t plan on leaving it locked up in public for long
– a good local bike shop is often worth the extra that that they are forced to charge. But every penny of that extra is going to pay the wages of people in your neighborhood
Dont know what the bike is but shimano sis is bottom of the barrel. So my guess is your bike is as well. Sell it pocket $150 and buy a better one.