Originally Posted By: lpcmidst128
I think its time to retire my 2000 Diamondback Outlook. That was a great bike but needs quite some work mostly on the gears so not really worth fixing now. Probably from all that wear and tear on off road riding. I ride a combination of street and off road trails (light to rocky). Looking for a new bike under $200, any suggestion? I would like quick release seat, front/rear wheel though. Don't need anything too fancy since I sometimes lock it outside when I go somewhere. Thanks.
keep your bike. do you trade in your car when it needs an oil change? bikes last forever w/ basic maintenance. an older bike will attract less attention when locked outside. a steel frame lasts longer and is repairable. anything new under $200 is a big steaming pile, really. unless you actually BROKE something on your gears, they just need adjustment, maybe new cables.
the outlook is a nice basic bike, something really hard to find in the marketplace anymore. it's just what most people NEED, but all the low end [censored] out there now appeals to WANTS and too much bling that doesn't work. the less you spend, the less features you want. if it's got a low price w/ lots'o fancy (looking) features, run away. spend a few bux and get your gears fixed, have the tires and cables looked at. NOW, if anything is actually broken, like a cracked frame or fork, well, then , it's not worth it. but cables, tires, etc, are consumables and need serviing/replacement once in awhile.
EDIT: I spelled the expletive w/ a K and it still got censored?!?