I'm new to the world of bike riding. The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop. I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike itself.
It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
What should the tire pressure be? How can I determine the year it was made? How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? ) Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
How high should I adjust the seat? In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride the seat?)
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I'm new to the world of bike riding. The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop. I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike itself.
It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
What should the tire pressure be? How can I determine the year it was made? How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? ) Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
How high should I adjust the seat? In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride the seat?)
Pop in to a friendly bike store. They will answer all your questions plus help you with seat and any other neccessary adjustments. I doubt if they would charge anything - although I believe some use computer programs and may have a small charge for fitting adjustments. It's also a good idea to get them to have a quick check before you start hurtling downhills at breakneck speeds.
I'm new to the world of bike riding. The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop. I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike itself.
It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
What should the tire pressure be?
Usually the maximum is marked on the sidewall.
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How can I determine the year it was made?
Probably impossible for many bikes -- some mfrs have serial number schemes, most don't.
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How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? ) Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
Frame size measurement has many variations -- usually it's from the center of the crank spindle to the center of the top tube.
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How high should I adjust the seat? In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride the seat?)
Usually with your leg fully extended, your heel should just reach the pedal. That may make you "tip-toe" or not, depending on the frame design.
