Bookgirl

curbtender

60-62, or xl. Sounds like you are looking for a hybrid bike. Older tall framed mountain bike may work best. Post some pictures of what your looking at. Trek Specialized Giant are some of the larger makers of quality bikes.

Juan Foote

See if you have a bike co-op in your area. Generally there will be some knowledgeable folks there that can help point you in the right direction of a repurposed bike. Finding something in that size can be really hard, even new. I hate to be the one to toss right out there, but perhaps Performance Bike or BikesDirect could help you with a few more dollars budgeted?

mstateglfr 

at that price and size, it would hurt your search to focus on a specific brand or model as those would only narrow the options.
I'm 6'5 and understand the scarcity of good options in hos size.

a hybrid sounds like a good idea.

bikemig 

If you tell us where you are located, we'll scour the local craigslist to give you some ideas. You might want to post this request in the C&V valuation forum. People will give you ideas and the posters there are familiar with older bikes and what they're worth.

DIMcyclist

Older 'limousine-frame' mountain bikes would be a good, since they have longer wheelbases and geometry more like touring bikes (ergo, smoother rides). If fitted with a taller stem (like a Nitto Technomic Deluxe, for example) you could raise the handlebar to get a more upright riding position that's easier on the back. A spring saddle (like a Brooks Flyer or B67) or comfort saddle can also help.

From the late 1980s on, most mountain bikes had shorter rear triangles (which increased nimbleness on the trail); however the Trek 800-series (820/ 830/ 850) were a notable exception to the general trend and kept the long frames. In terms of geometry, they share a lot in common with older hybrid bikes like the Nishiki CitySport, the Panasonic Villager DX, and the Bridgestone 'CB' series. If you can find them, the Raleigh Grand Mesa, Fuji Boulevard, and Novara Ponderosa all were all made in a 23" size (btw, my best friend is also 6' 4" & his daily commuter is a 23" Ponderosa).

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jfoobar

Yup, something like the Giant FCR, which they sold the heck out of 8-10 years ago, in an "XL" size would be within her budget if fairly priced.

Here's a Bianchi near me for $180:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...619294547.html

Too small for your husband anyway, but gives you an idea. To keep it under $200, you may have to get one that is a little bit older.

veganbikes

Your best bet is to have your husband visit your local bike shop and test ride some bikes and he can find one that is comfortable. Understand that the budget is super super super super low and the used bike market can be a tricky one for someone new to cycling to get into because you can buy yourself a lemon easily or a bike that doesn't fit or bikes that need a lot of work or worse yet a stolen bike. Plus you will never get any service or warranty with it so if things go wrong prepare to be without paddle. All the suggestions above have been reasonable but many of us here are bike nerds so we know the dance however the one thing we cannot really suggest is what size will work best for your husband. A good fitting bike is more than just height but inseam, reach and some other factors. I know some people will disagree but don't listen to those who say bike fit isn't important because I can assure you an ill fitting bike is no fun to ride.

Bookgirl

bikemig 

The classic and vintage valuation forum is your best bet.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...th-appraisals/

The posters there will help you track down a bike that will do the job, just let them know where you live, your budget and your husband's bike. A number of different people will help you track down some likely bikes and they'll discuss the pros and cons of the bikes as well.

Bookgirl

jefnvk

Also, I'll just toss this out for consideration, if you are really intent on sticking to $150: Save up to 60% off new Comfort Bikes - Dawes Eclipse 1.0

$148 shipped, new, in a 22". Should be more than adequate for riding around flat sidewalks with a six year old, if you can't find anything locally. You'd have to unbox and set it up yourself, but realistically there is no more work to do that than the adjustments that likely will be required on a $150 CL offering. Biggest drawback is not being able to sit on it and try it out before buying.

Iride01 

With a 28F and 34R as the lowest gear, it's more than adequate for even hillier with some pretty steep roads, like Vicksburg MS or San Francisco CA. For tooling around with young kids, it's definitely adequate. In a year or two as the kids grow rapidly and the adults get more avid about riding and know more about what style of riding they want to do, everyone will be ready for a bike change anyhow.

DIMcyclist

+1 I absolutely agree: fit is important, especially as you get older & less flexible.

MUDDY88YJ

Buy new is a must anything you find on line will need work for 150 dollars it will be old and even if it doesn't need work it will still be old and he should spend the money himself because it will not get any use. The only hope is if he buys it himself and spends his own money you can't make him want to ride it.

curbtender

Raise the seat and get new tires... https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/b...620294416.html

mstateglfr 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/b...605798350.html
flip the seatpost and saddle around as they are backwards here.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/b...618841350.html
tires look worn, that would cost an extra $30-60.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/b...620988913.html
ignore the height range in the posting.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/b...602037430.html


if the wheels are 26", then a 21-23" frame will be a good size range to consider.
if the wheels are 700c, then a 22"-25" frame will be a good size range to consider.
These are generalizations.

Clyde1820

Here's a Specialized Hardrock on CraigsList: click, $110, Chicago area, 23" frame, 26" wheels. Indicates things work fine, but not a lot of close-ups on the components. Steel frame/fork, with a relatively relaxed and more-upright riding position.

If back issues, the fit's probably going to be even more important. So he might well need to adjust the bars/stem/saddle to cope, depending.