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| *Vultures Knob>>>Bike Repair |
Should I repair my current bike or buy a new one? |
I am currently riding a 1998 Nishiki Blazer. It was a great bike that has a great frame, fairly light weight and very sturdy. For about the same price I can repair my bike correctly new high quality rims and tires, new seat a thurough tune up and possibly new gears. Or I can buy a relatively cheap bike. If I repair the bike correctly I will end up with a better overall bike but it is getting pretty old. Please when answering tell me how much experience you have with bicycles. Ok, so "ardi_95" says he's got experience with bikes... although I'm at odds with his ego, I am in his corner here. Personanlly I *like* the older bikes and enjoy fixing them up. I wouldn't worry about adding more gears just because that's the trend. If you plan to be a racer, *then* I would worry about more gears and in which case, just buy a new bike. But if you're not a racer, don't worry about what's the latest fad. The important thing is do *you* really like the Nishiki? That is the most important piece -- if the frame fits you, you're comfortable on it and it does what you want, keep it. If you decide to sell it, call me first! And since you've asked for qualifications, I will just give a run down of my bike shed...Road Bikes: Trek 400 (mid 80's) Miyata 110 (late 80's), Trek 2300 (late 90's carbon fiber), Bianchi Campione D'Italia (late '80's), Takara (late '70's). Mountain Bikes: Giant ...crap, don't remember (2004), GT LTS Team Issue (2000): Recumbents: BikeE CT (2004), Linear LWB folder (mid 90's). Various BMX, cruiser and other bikes. Anything else feel free to contact me off the list. Source(s): This is strictly my opnion. But for various pieces I will be happy to direct you to the best sources. New rules...old drools. Depends on how attached you are to your old bike... go ahead and repair it if you really want to, but you may want to shop around for a new one. New technology has come down in price and you may be able to decide on a new, lighter bike with better components. Try www.specialized.com Fix it...its been with you for some time right? Its like your "girlfriend" why give up on her...? I vote...FIX THE BIKE BUY new bike, the chicks will love ya for it! |
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