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I have an old Peugot mountain or hybrid bike. Not really sure, but a family friend bought it in Germany before bringing it back to Canada. He gave me the bike and said it needed some repairs but was ready to ride for a little while. Upon getting it, i replaced the inner tubes and got a bit of a tune up done to it. Rode it for 2 years, but last summer I noticed the chain was skipping pretty badly, especially when going up even tiny hills/slopes. At the end of the summer I brought it in and was told I need a new derailleur and that the gear change lines were rusted. It also needs some new tires.
I went today to a bike shop and was told, without them actually seeing the bike, that it would probably cost in total for new tires (50-75 dollars for cheaper ones) a derailleur (20-25 for a lower end one) and new lines (another 25-50) that I would probably be looking at between 150-170, unless of course the bike has any other problems. And Im not sure if they charge for labour although I'd imagine that they would.
Should I pay to fix this bicycle? or should I buy a road bike I found online for around $250 assuming when I see it that it is in good condition. I have become more interested in cycling as a hobby and really like road bikes, even if I cant take them on the light walking trails in my area, I would stick to roads obviously.
Any help from people with more cycling experience?
Could you post pictures of the bike? In my opinion, it will depend on how nice the bike is. If it's a very low end Peugeot, it may not be worth spending money on it. If it's a nicer one, it could very well be worth it. Also, older bikes are pretty simple machines. You'll have to spend money either way, but you could potentially spend less by learning to do the repairs yourself. Park Tools' website has a lot of information regarding bike repair and adjustment, as well as Sheldon Brown's website (my personal favorite). Lastly, did you enjoy the bike when it was working properly? If not, it may be a good time to buy a different one.
I have an old Peugot mountain or hybrid bike. Not really sure, but a family friend bought it in Germany before bringing it back to Canada. He gave me the bike and said it needed some repairs but was ready to ride for a little while. Upon getting it, i replaced the inner tubes and got a bit of a tune up done to it. Rode it for 2 years, but last summer I noticed the chain was skipping pretty badly, especially when going up even tiny hills/slopes. At the end of the summer I brought it in and was told I need a new derailleur and that the gear change lines were rusted. It also needs some new tires.
I went today to a bike shop and was told, without them actually seeing the bike, that it would probably cost in total for new tires (50-75 dollars for cheaper ones) a derailleur (20-25 for a lower end one) and new lines (another 25-50) that I would probably be looking at between 150-170, unless of course the bike has any other problems. And Im not sure if they charge for labour although I'd imagine that they would.
Should I pay to fix this bicycle? or should I buy a road bike I found online for around $250 assuming when I see it that it is in good condition. I have become more interested in cycling as a hobby and really like road bikes, even if I cant take them on the light walking trails in my area, I would stick to roads obviously.
Any help from people with more cycling experience?
If you like the trails, then you might want to think about a hybrid or even a hardtail Mtb. which is what I ride. If you choose to have your peugot gone over, make it's reputable shop and get a list of what's done.
Hard to say without knowing more about the Peugot but it's obvious to me you've been bitten (or are at least very close to being bitten) by the road bike bug. You want a (new to you) road bike, the desire is oozing off of you and is plain to see (for me anyway). Get the bike bro - make sure it's your size, fit it to you, and have a friggin' blast. Get the bike.
You should be able to fix that for less than 50 bucks if you look at stuff on ebay or CL. Heck, I'd just look for someone giving away old bikes and scavenge the parts. Old lugged bikes are cool.
I faced the same situation, sort of, last year. My beloved 20+ year old Schwinn mountain bike was showing its age. It was a $400 new when I bought it. Schwinn used to be a good bike not the Walmart specials you see today. I did the math, new tires $120, repairing or replacing the rapid fire Shimano shifting $? It made more sense for me to park the Schwinn and pick up a Hybrid Trek Verve 2 that is easier to ride for the riding I do.
Weigh your options carefully.
The original post is over a month old but I would keep the bike and convert it to a city/errand/grocery getter single speed bike with fenders and a rack and buy a road bike.
I'd have bought new bikes, are now very cheap.I have got a bike trader. I bought it here: [url]http://bike4you.co.uk[/url]
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