Fellow Mustachians, I need to finally take the dive into riding a bicycle once again and need some help. There are endless craigslist options here in Jacksonville for the choosing, but I have no idea what brands are quality (other than googling and ignoring the brands that show up at walmart). I am looking to pay up to $150 each for a couple of quality used bikes for myself and the gf.
Question 1: Are Schwinn bikes worth purchasing as they seem to have many listings that look nice (Men's -
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/3322777670.html Women's -
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/3327342719.htmlQuestion 2: What other brands should I look for in a Mountain/Hybrid bike?
Question 3: Is sizing critical enough I should get "fitted" at a bike shop and only look for that specific size? Or will any 20" or so frame be suitable for a reasonably tall person