I’m a very very new beginner to bike riding and I just want to use it to go to the grocery store or the mall (2.5km max). Bike theft and cutting the parts is notoriously bad in my town so I did some research and found these on Facebook Marketplace. I literally know nothing about bikes so I would love some help if possible.
The Norco Bike is actually $60 and comes with a pump. The Marin Bike is confirmed to be from 2019 and the seller is also offering lights, a bell, a phone mount, and Panier bags, it just looks really new so I’m afraid it’ll be stolen.
by reginageorgetoes
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Canadian dollars? In that case the $60 Norco is a great deal of it is working well. The Marin is also a good deal if the condition is very good. it is a base model but much newer than the other two.
You want to get a bike that fits you and is comfortable. These are not all the same size frame, and the Marin is more upright.
None of these are particular theft targets. There is a lot you can do with how you store and lock your bike. Overnight you will be looking to store it inside. For daytime trips use a U-lock style lock and aim it to get all together the main frame triangle, back wheel, and rack.