Bicycles

[georgy.livejournal.com]

I'm looking to buy a bicycle. I don't want to do the time-consuming CL rigamarole. I know there are a few places in town (the place in Powderhouse Sq., Ace Wheelworks, Park Ave. Bicycle on Somerville Ave -- any others?) but I don't know a lot about the difference between them, which place is best, etc. What I'm looking for is a dependable hybrid bike that will get me around the city and the bike path for less than $200 (and the less, the better!). So, does anyone recommend one place over another?

Or, failing that, does anyone have a bike to sell? :-)

Thanks.

Comments

[turil.livejournal.com]

I bought a cheapy used old-style mountain bike (no silly shocks) at Park Sales for $75 about 5 years ago. It was a decent, solid Trek that I added skinny tires (which I got free from a trashpicked bike) to make it a good hybrid for short touring trips. Carl, the owner is a good old Somerville townie guy.

I was there the other day and didn't see much selection of used bikes, but there may be some on the second floor.

Oh, and if you are a MassBike member, don't forget to tell the shop so you can get your discount! Most shops give the MassBike discount, actually.