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Old 05-05-20, 06:20 AM
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Help finding a good bike for cheap

I used to bike everyday mostly up hills on a not so smooth road and I loved it and I had a old bike probably around 10 years old and every other day it felt like it was breaking in one way or another (it was a mountain bike)

And so now I haven't used a bike in over a year and need a new one

I was looking into hybrid bikes and they look right up my alley but I can't find one that isn't 800$ originally I was thinking under 300$ but now they are looking more like 500$ which is a little high for me

I am open to other types of bikes but I hate how heavy mountain bikes are
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Old 05-05-20, 07:46 AM
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Good and cheap don't usually mix well. Good luck in your search.
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Old 05-05-20, 07:56 AM
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A good (and maybe very old) mountain bike does not have to be heavy. My 1993 Cannondale SM800 that I bought in a thrift store for $20 has a listed weight of 23 pounds. No crappy suspension, just a good quality aluminum frame and decent components. It was dusty and the tires were flat but just picking up the bike to test its weight and I knew it was a keeper. I had a little sweat equity by going through and cleaning and lubricating the bearings plus some new brake pads and it was good to go.
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Old 05-05-20, 08:02 AM
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If you are willing to buy a used bike, they can save a bundle. Expecially used and abused hybrids. Keep an eye on your local Craigslist, and thrift shops if they are open.

Of course, get it really cheap, and it could require a lot of work to get it on the road and dependable. Can you do your own maintenance?

If you are doing a lot of hills on paved roads, then road bikes are the way to go, but even the quality used ones can be expensive.
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Some bike shops and many co-ops sell reconditioned bikes that have been...well, reconditioned. You can find some real bargains that way, and much less risky than Craigslist, etc.
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Old 05-05-20, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Nothanksfishy
I used to bike everyday mostly up hills on a not so smooth road and I loved it and I had a old bike probably around 10 years old and every other day it felt like it was breaking in one way or another (it was a mountain bike)

And so now I haven't used a bike in over a year and need a new one

I was looking into hybrid bikes and they look right up my alley but I can't find one that isn't 800$ originally I was thinking under 300$ but now they are looking more like 500$ which is a little high for me

I am open to other types of bikes but I hate how heavy mountain bikes are
If you can do your own work you can find some bargains on Amazon warehouse deals and its about the only place I can think of that will get you something new. Otherwise you're going to need to find a shop that sells used and has a decent selection which is the best place for a used bike. Its as easy to pick up a barely used bike as it is a nearly worn out bike on craigslist if you don't know what you're doing but if you do there are some serious bargains available.
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Old 05-05-20, 09:28 AM
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...es-cafe-21.htm
about best your going to do new at $300
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Old 05-05-20, 12:47 PM
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Just get an old mountain bike. I got my wahoo for 80 bucks, couldn't be happier. The new bikes are highly overrated and I would not consider getting a new one unless you are willing to spend thousands and get titanium or carbon and want a high tech racer. Otherwise you are just throwing your money out.
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Check craigslist or facebook marketplace in your area, probably an odd time for person to person sales but you might find a deal on an older Hybrid or Hard tail mtb
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Ollie's has good stuff cheap...
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