Trekbikesandframes.com» Gears http://trekbikesandframes.com Trek Bikes and Frames - Find, compare and buy the best Trek bikes and frames on the internet. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:56:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 1) What size bike would I need? 2) ? regarding buying used bikes? http://trekbikesandframes.com/2010/03/15/1-what-size-bike-would-i-need-2-regarding-buying-used-bikes/ http://trekbikesandframes.com/2010/03/15/1-what-size-bike-would-i-need-2-regarding-buying-used-bikes/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:21:01 +0000 trekbiker http://trekbikesandframes.com/2010/03/15/1-what-size-bike-would-i-need-2-regarding-buying-used-bikes/
Bret G asked:


I'm 5'11", what size bike would I need? is it a matter of preference? i'm in the market for a bike, and i've seen some online listed by inches and also described as medium or tall...i have relatively short legs for someone 5'11", i believe.

also, i'm on craigslist looking for a used bike. i'm new to cycling so would you recommend purchasing a used bike? i'd try it out for sure...but because i'm new, i don't know how many hours i'll be logging on it, so if i spend $400, it might be too much if i only ride twice a month....

here's a listing i found interesting. they looked solid in the pics too:

Black Trek 800, medium 18" frame, twist grip Shimano gears, 26" alloy wheels, V-brakes,nice shape. $135.

White Specialized Rock Hopper, tall 21" frame, black 26" alloy wheels,Shimano 400LX components with rapid fire shifters, new Softail saddle, very good condition. $175.

are the prices fair? i noticed a lot of the bikes seemed affordable (below $200). do bikes depreciate?

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