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Originally Posted by veloman
Spend a few bucks more and get a 90s road bike with rack eyelets so you can put a rear rack on the frame. Old 10 speeds are just too outdated.
Get clipless pedals. Mtb style shoes are easy to walk. Clipless pedals greatly increase how much power you can apply to the bike. maybe wait till you are comfortable with the bike first.
Don't wear cotton if its warm or hot. Many nice collared shirts for golf that are moisture wicking. Or wear bike gear then change.
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I will say the cotton thing is true 100%.
IMO you don't need anything but a 10 speed with rat trap pedals to get around inexpensively with decent speed. They usually have fender & rack provisions, too.
CaliCivic, For sure. $100 is about the turning point where you can usually get a decent bike that needs one or two things, if you know where to look. Anything less than that, and you'll blow your budget trying to fix it!
What's your frame size/how tall are you?
Already has "workable" fenders, might need tires.
25" men's Peugeot road bike
This looks like it's missing a derailleur cable. Go, try to ride it, and talk him down to $75 or 80. Might need tires.
'79 Miyata Ten Speed Bicycle
Learn how to adjust the derailleur, and it already has a generator light if that's your style.
Vintage Trek 400 Road Bike