06-02-2020, 07:42 PM
Hi.
A classic mountain bike or hybrid (read the text below) will do the work I believe. Mountain bikes can be surprisingly comfortable on road/pavement. 29" wheel bikes are faster, stable and comfortable. 26" is the classic wheel size. Yes, bicycles typically come in sizes and your height is the key guideline. There are more general size guides out on the internet (a quick google search will do it), but often you also have to double check with the size charts of the particular bike brand. What is your height if I may ask?
The bike from your photos has to be a Precision Columbium 26" comfort/mountain bike with rigid fork. Perhaps from Canada? I do not know much about this brand nor the particular model, but looking at the Shimano SIS shifters it has to be at least 10 years old. I have to see some close-up photos from the bike's drivetrain (chain, chainrings, derailleurs) to evaluate its condition, but it definitely will need some maintenance before rolling back into the streets. Has it been dormant in the garage for a few months or years? The frame looks rather small.
"What are some things I should be looking for?"
Consider having or not having a suspension. They are nice for bumpy roads, small rocks, trails, gravel. With a lockout mechanism you can turn off the suspension, but without any lockout it will not be as comfortable on the pavement as you would wish.
A classic mountain bike or hybrid (read the text below) will do the work I believe. Mountain bikes can be surprisingly comfortable on road/pavement. 29" wheel bikes are faster, stable and comfortable. 26" is the classic wheel size. Yes, bicycles typically come in sizes and your height is the key guideline. There are more general size guides out on the internet (a quick google search will do it), but often you also have to double check with the size charts of the particular bike brand. What is your height if I may ask?
The bike from your photos has to be a Precision Columbium 26" comfort/mountain bike with rigid fork. Perhaps from Canada? I do not know much about this brand nor the particular model, but looking at the Shimano SIS shifters it has to be at least 10 years old. I have to see some close-up photos from the bike's drivetrain (chain, chainrings, derailleurs) to evaluate its condition, but it definitely will need some maintenance before rolling back into the streets. Has it been dormant in the garage for a few months or years? The frame looks rather small.
"What are some things I should be looking for?"
Consider having or not having a suspension. They are nice for bumpy roads, small rocks, trails, gravel. With a lockout mechanism you can turn off the suspension, but without any lockout it will not be as comfortable on the pavement as you would wish.
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