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Hey Everyone,

I've been looking for a beginner bike since I got my License in the summer. I haven't really been able to find anything! Whatever I've looked at is too beat-up or the person is asking too much for a bike, which I know isn't worth as much as they claim. I was wondering what do people suggest I do?

I'm looking to spend around $800-$1000. I'm thinking with winter approaching though I might be able to score a good deal.

I don't know your location, mgold, but here in Southern Ontario, that is mostly what you'll find in that price range. But, like you said, winter is coming. So be patient and keep looking. there are deals to be had. Kijiji and Craigslist are recommended by many as sources of some good deals

mgold wrote:Hey Everyone,

I've been looking for a beginner bike since I got my License in the summer. I haven't really been able to find anything! Whatever I've looked at is too beat-up or the person is asking too much for a bike, which I know isn't worth as much as they claim. I was wondering what do people suggest I do?

I'm looking to spend around $800-$1000. I'm thinking with winter approaching though I might be able to score a good deal.

Well. If your budget is only $1000, all you're gonna find is "beaters." If you want something that is cosmetically good, you're gonna have to ante up another $500 at least. Either lower your cosmetic expectations or put some more money aside.

What's most important is how well the engine runs and the rest of the mechanics.

P