08-07-2012, 11:50 PM
Bikers:
I have a Schwin Varsity that is a 2006 model. I've put a couple hundred miles on it and can see that I am now into bicycling and probably will be for the rest of my life. So far I've put new tires and tubes on, new saddle, repacked the crank bearings and am on the verge of a new front derailleur. (Long story about how I tried to adjust but ruined the old one.) Anyway, I find myself wondering if I should just keep this bike and slowly improve it as things need repair so eventually I only have maybe the original frame and other basic parts like pedals, or if I should give up on this one now and start over with a better bike. For me a better bike would have to be in the arena of about $500.
I know it's all relative, but your thoughts and opinions will help.
Thanks
Live well, be safe
Prof Young
I have a Schwin Varsity that is a 2006 model. I've put a couple hundred miles on it and can see that I am now into bicycling and probably will be for the rest of my life. So far I've put new tires and tubes on, new saddle, repacked the crank bearings and am on the verge of a new front derailleur. (Long story about how I tried to adjust but ruined the old one.) Anyway, I find myself wondering if I should just keep this bike and slowly improve it as things need repair so eventually I only have maybe the original frame and other basic parts like pedals, or if I should give up on this one now and start over with a better bike. For me a better bike would have to be in the arena of about $500.
I know it's all relative, but your thoughts and opinions will help.
Thanks
Live well, be safe
Prof Young