06-18-2013, 07:00 PM
My name is Jake, Im 36 and from Portland Tennessee. I haven't been on a bike in several years and was told by my Dr. that I needed to get more exercise. I started looking into mountain bikes as a good choice as a way to get exercise and to also enjoy the outdoors.
I just bought a used Trek 19" 820 MTB off of Ebay that needs some TLC. I plan on doing mostly greenway riding as well as some light trail riding. I want to replace the seat, stem, handle bars(add some extenders), grips, pedals, etc. I also want to replace any parts that are ware items like the cables, brake pads, etc. My max budget is $200 and I hope this nets me a nice bike that will last years to come.
The problem is I don't know what will fit and what wont fit as well as good brands. Im very mechanically inclined and don't mind to do all the work myself. I went to school to work on cars so I already have most hand tools I just don't have anything at all that's special to a bike. I could also use a manual if something like that even exists?
On top of all of this Im trying to find my wife a good bike as well so she can ride with me and also enjoy the outdoors, she is 5'4" and from what I read needs around a 15" frame but theres not much out there on ebay or CL. I prefer something used and a little older.
Im really excited to get my bike and start the upgrading. Thanks for any and all help, I feel as lost as last years Easter egg right now!
I just bought a used Trek 19" 820 MTB off of Ebay that needs some TLC. I plan on doing mostly greenway riding as well as some light trail riding. I want to replace the seat, stem, handle bars(add some extenders), grips, pedals, etc. I also want to replace any parts that are ware items like the cables, brake pads, etc. My max budget is $200 and I hope this nets me a nice bike that will last years to come.
The problem is I don't know what will fit and what wont fit as well as good brands. Im very mechanically inclined and don't mind to do all the work myself. I went to school to work on cars so I already have most hand tools I just don't have anything at all that's special to a bike. I could also use a manual if something like that even exists?
On top of all of this Im trying to find my wife a good bike as well so she can ride with me and also enjoy the outdoors, she is 5'4" and from what I read needs around a 15" frame but theres not much out there on ebay or CL. I prefer something used and a little older.
Im really excited to get my bike and start the upgrading. Thanks for any and all help, I feel as lost as last years Easter egg right now!