Mercier Bikes opinion newbie

[Mark Cleary]

I am runner who does bike once in awhile and I need an entry level road
bike. I seem to find the best deal on a Mercier bike from bikesdirect. I
can put the thing together I have the tools and reasonable skills but
how does this bike size up. I know the fit it need at 6"2 I got the 60cm
frame and the only experience I have in the past is with a Schwinn
Traveler I bought 12 years ago and road it for a few years and liked it
alot. My son took it and destroyed by poor handling but it was a decent
bike I did not need the best. I compared the Mercier with a Schwinn
Circuit and Schwinn fastback and this bike seemed a better deal. I all
take any opinions and advice.
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Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
Handmade http://hollenbeckguitar.com/

[bigjimpack@gmail.com]

At a given component level, bikesdirect.com bikes are comparable in
quality to those from most major makers. The only caveat buying
onling is sizing but if you are familiar with the size you need you'll
save a lot.


On Jul 14, 6:47*pm, Mark Cleary <mclea...@verizon.net> wrote:
> I am runner who does bike once in awhile and I need an entry level road
> bike. I seem to find the best deal on a Mercier bike from bikesdirect. I
> can put the thing together I have the tools and reasonable skills but
> how does this bike size up. I know the fit it need at 6"2 I got the 60cm
> frame and the only experience I have in the past is with a Schwinn
> Traveler I bought 12 years ago and road it for a few years and liked it
> alot. My son took it and destroyed by poor handling but it was a decent
> bike I did not need the best. I compared the Mercier with a Schwinn
> Circuit and Schwinn fastback and this bike seemed a better deal. I all
> take any opinions and advice.
> --
> --
>
> Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
> Handmadehttp://hollenbeckguitar.com/

[Mark Cleary]

At 6"2 I need a 60 cm frame and my old Schwinn was a Traveler that was
pretty tall probably 33 inches in clearance on the bar. I did alot of
research and if they sell junk I did get that impression but some are
really against buying online.


Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
Handmade http://hollenbeckguitar.com/

bigjimpack@gmail.com wrote:
> At a given component level, bikesdirect.com bikes are comparable in
> quality to those from most major makers. The only caveat buying
> onling is sizing but if you are familiar with the size you need you'll
> save a lot.
>
>
> On Jul 14, 6:47 pm, Mark Cleary <mclea...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> I am runner who does bike once in awhile and I need an entry level road
>> bike. I seem to find the best deal on a Mercier bike from bikesdirect. I
>> can put the thing together I have the tools and reasonable skills but
>> how does this bike size up. I know the fit it need at 6"2 I got the 60cm
>> frame and the only experience I have in the past is with a Schwinn
>> Traveler I bought 12 years ago and road it for a few years and liked it
>> alot. My son took it and destroyed by poor handling but it was a decent
>> bike I did not need the best. I compared the Mercier with a Schwinn
>> Circuit and Schwinn fastback and this bike seemed a better deal. I all
>> take any opinions and advice.
>> --
>> --
>>
>> Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
>> Handmadehttp://hollenbeckguitar.com/
>

[It's Chris]

Buying a bike (or even a frame) online when you don't know the geometry
of what your getting is risky. Like buying shoes or a suit, it's always
nice to be able to try it on before making sa commitment.

Not likely, considering your height, but do you now anyone who has a
similar bike?

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