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My new addition, though I’m having second thoughts.. I needed a commuter / errand bike that I could lock up on the street and not care about it getting stolen, but I also wanted it to be a little cooler than a Walmart special. This is a 1955 Rudge Sport ($200) which at first glance meets the criteria.. it’s even more beat up than the photo shows, but in reality - they may actually want to steal it due to it being vintage. I also think it’s going to fall apart with my rough riding and the amount of miles I’ll put on it. While this one is a 3 speed, I can’t help but think that my Electra beach cruiser would be better for me in the city.. do any of you bike nerds have some thoughts or advice?

My new addition, though I’m having second thoughts.. I needed a commuter / errand bike that I could lock up on the street and not care about it getting stolen, but I also wanted it to be a little cooler than a Walmart special. This is a 1955 Rudge Sport ($200) which at first glance meets the criteria.. it’s even more beat up than the photo shows, but in reality - they may actually want to steal it due to it being vintage. I also think it’s going to fall apart with my rough riding and the amount of miles I’ll put on it. While this one is a 3 speed, I can’t help but think that my Electra beach cruiser would be better for me in the city.. do any of you bike nerds have some thoughts or advice?

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  3. ninademetra said: i don’t know how you’d budget a ‘not care about it getting stolen’ bike but i’ve been using a globe (specialized’s spin-off make) for a while and it’s a nice ride and not too expensive, imo.
  4. 6h057 said: I’ve been thinking about getting a beater, too. Last time I went to Recycle-a-bicycle, and got one for not too much. As my only bike at the time, I hated it. But didn’t care when it got stolen.
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  6. feistyred said: I had a vintage bike like this and it sucked that I couldn’t ride it around the city. It was way too fragile!
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