Which of these bikes is best for riding around town?

Question

Also, which is the best deal?

http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/bik/726701090.html

http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/bik/718371445.html

http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/bik/690406875.html

Answer 1

Avoid the Roadmaster. It's a "dog". I looked at one not too long ago.

Answer 2

None. None of them have racks, lights, or fenders. The first one seems to have a kickstand but thats it. Get a bike that you will actually use around town, something that can carry stuff, keep your clothes dry, and help you be seen during the night and in foggy conditions. Many companies have come out with bikes like these, but the one with the most features and the best ones to ride are from Breezer.

Answer 3

Nishiki mountian bike is the best of these three however in general hybrids are the best have a look at the Giant's. Put slick tyres on if just road riding for more comfort.

Answer 4

I would choose the Raleigh.

Answer 5

I second MV.  DO NOT buy the last bike.

I worked on my niece's new department store bike many years ago.  Bike was given to my niece for a Christmas present.  So I offered to tune up the bike before spring rolled around.

Unless it is for family and I am bribed with pizza, never again!

I had to take apart and adjust just about EVERY component on the bike.  EVERY bearing needed grease and was installed too tight.  Both wheels needed truing.  All the cables and housings were too long.  Brakes and derailleurs needed to be adjusted.  I had to adjust the frame at the dropouts.  Same as the fork dropouts.  Never seen such a cheap piece of garbage before in my life.  I must have worked on that bike for about 6 hours.  If a dealer got their hands on the bike, repair bill would have been a couple of hundred.  This for a 95 dollar bike.

Answer 6

The Raleigh.  Dont even consider the last one on your list....