I have started riding a bike again at 27 after probably 15 years of not being on one. I have my old mountain bike that I put some nice road tires on but the old girl is tired.
I bought a Schwinn DSB at Wal-Mart but quickly returned it after discovering the front derailleur on it had serious issues. A quick google search confirmed many other people had problems with it as well.
So, I need a new (or used) bike. I would like to keep the price around $250 to keep my wife happy but could spring for $500 if I promise the soul from my next life to her as well.
We spend 25% of our time in our neighborhood and 75% of our time on the local bike paths. Yearly mileage is low at maybe 500. I don't want a full on road bike but my mountain bike is not cutting it. That is what I liked about the Schwinn DSB, it was half way in between but built to a Wal-Mart price point and standards (ie: junk).
Your guidance is appreciated.
Forgot to mention I am 5'10.5" tall with about a 29.5" in seam. (Yes, I have short legs.)
I bought a Schwinn DSB at Wal-Mart but quickly returned it after discovering the front derailleur on it had serious issues. A quick google search confirmed many other people had problems with it as well.
So, I need a new (or used) bike. I would like to keep the price around $250 to keep my wife happy but could spring for $500 if I promise the soul from my next life to her as well.
We spend 25% of our time in our neighborhood and 75% of our time on the local bike paths. Yearly mileage is low at maybe 500. I don't want a full on road bike but my mountain bike is not cutting it. That is what I liked about the Schwinn DSB, it was half way in between but built to a Wal-Mart price point and standards (ie: junk).
Your guidance is appreciated.
Forgot to mention I am 5'10.5" tall with about a 29.5" in seam. (Yes, I have short legs.)