Originally Posted by
willieswonka
I am 58 years old and pretty active, walk the golf course, former h s athlete.
Biked all over the city as a teenager. I want to get back into riding and want
to know what i should buy. I'm 6'- 5" - 270 lb. (should be 250)
thinking about $150-300 but if there is just the right bike out there i might
go up. I think i'll stay on the street/ rural roads. Most of the land is flat here
but there are a few hills in illinois.
First of all, you need a very large bike. The size should be larger than 25" or 63cm. Probably, even 27".
Check these bikes:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/6138319889.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/6150370643.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/6148425220.html
This one is missing parts, but it's really big.
https://lasalle.craigslist.org/bik/6121695594.html
With a flat surface, you don't need to shift often, so downtube shifters should be Ok.
This Bridgestone is newer with indexed shifting.
You should be able to negotiate the price down.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/6152469264.html
