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07-20-21, 12:50 AM
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I'm looking at getting a suteki 26 inch for 60$ just as a good starter road bike. Is it a good bike I have sent few posts here about them maybe I just want to hear.drom some more people? I know it's a cheaper bike from the 80s but is it worth riding? will it still get me more speed and less effort than the average mountain bike. I want this to get to and from work and also for fishing trips is this a good find ?
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07-20-21, 01:01 AM
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I'm looking at getting a suteki 26 inch for 60$ just as a good starter road bike. Is it a good bike I have sent few posts here about them maybe I just want to hear.drom some more people? I know it's a cheaper bike from the 80s but is it worth riding? will it still get me more speed and less effort than the average mountain bike. I want this to get to and from work and also for fishing trips is this a good find ?
07-20-21, 01:33 AM
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Yes to more speed and less effort than MTB. It would be fine for occasional use. The saddle that's on there now is better suited for an upright riding position so not ideal for this bike. Looks pretty nice cosmetically. Price is fair if it is ready to ride.
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with some luck you should be able to find something more modern and comfortable for around $200. that is what i would try to do.
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The Suteki bikes are good recreational bikes. They were made in the early 80's for Sears by Panasonic and they use standard early 80's Shimano components. Except for Covid related shortages, there should be no issue getting any needed replacement parts. The bike pictured above appears to be in good condition and could just need a tune up and new bar tape to get it road ready. And a different saddle.
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The Suteki bikes are good recreational bikes. They were made in the early 80's for Sears by Panasonic and they use standard early 80's Shimano components. Except for Covid related shortages, there should be no issue getting any needed replacement parts. The bike pictured above appears to be in good condition and could just need a tune up and new bar tape to get it road ready. And a different saddle.
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I have never found a Suteki that blew my kilt up. A good bike? For the OP's intended purpose, a perfect bike. Not to expensive and probably not a thief magnet (that does not mean that it will not get stolen if one is not careful with the bike). It will be easier to pedal or spin and definitely faster that a similar quality mountain bike, but probably not nearly as comfortable as a mountain bike.
Would I use it to get to and from work? Yes. Would I want it for any other reason? Not really.
Would I use it to get to and from work? Yes. Would I want it for any other reason? Not really.
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07-20-21, 09:53 PM
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I have never found a Suteki that blew my kilt up. A good bike? For the OP's intended purpose, a perfect bike. Not to expensive and probably not a thief magnet (that does not mean that it will not get stolen if one is not careful with the bike). It will be easier to pedal or spin and definitely faster that a similar quality mountain bike, but probably not nearly as comfortable as a mountain bike.
Would I use it to get to and from work? Yes. Would I want it for any other reason? Not really.
Would I use it to get to and from work? Yes. Would I want it for any other reason? Not really.
