New bikes are in fairly short supply due to Covid, so a trade-in at a typical bike shop is probably not going to work (even if they do them). What can work better is one of the organizations that fix up bikes to donate to people in need.rsmurphy wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 7:29 pmLast spring a friend gifted this bike to me after having it being sat in her garage for over year. It served me well during lockdown. Suffered a flat on its front tire, but Jeff Fox helped to fix it because I don't know what I am doing to be completely honest. Over the winter it has sat unused in my place. Both tires are now deflated. My plan for the summer was to get it professionally overhauled, but it has been suggested that instead of throwing away good money on an old bike to purchase a new or used bike that is more appropriate for a person of my height. Last I checked I tower at 6'3", maybe 6'4"...somewhere in the weight range of 190 - 195 lbs. My question: are there any bike shops in Chicago that do trade-ins? Also, what is the right height/specs for a guy my size? I wouldn't call myself a serious cyclist - just a boy about town getting back and forth to work, hangs, and the occasional zen ride.
Should I just fuckit and buy a new/used bike, or is it worth it to look for a place or individual willing to do a trade? Make and model is a Schwinn Moab. Not sure of the year or any of the particulars. Thanks in advance!
Often they'll sell off bikes at fair prices to make money for spare parts. Those places might be interested in trade ins or other non-standard arrangements. I'm not in Chicago and can't vouch for it personally, but this place looks about right https://workingbikes.org/ . Another thought might be bike shops that serve university populations-- lots of turnover in used bikes from departing students.
