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Old 08-18-19, 04:40 PM
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FiftySix
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I see plenty of low mileage women's cruisers on Craigslist. Not so much the men's versions.

While there are bargains on CL, anything about 7 or more years of age tend to need new tires and brake pads due to rubber drying out and hardening. The tires may look good on inspection, but put a few miles on them with your weight flexing them and the cracks may show up sooner than later. So, factor in those items to any CL bargain out there.

My latest CL purchase was a low mileage $75 purchase. The rear tire was cracking within 20 miles of me riding it. So, I changed the rim strips, tubes, tires, rear sprocket*, and pedals*, which added an extra $100.00. Worth it to me? Yes.

*to suit me better

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