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dunno if this is the right thread, new to /n/
I need a new bike. I've been using a $200 schwinn I got 7 years ago at target to get back and forth from the train station and it's done that fine. but in the past few months I've been riding more often for exercise purposes. maybe not what you guys do, but 7-8 miles a day. the schwinn has started hurting to ride for so long now and the gears are all fucked up because I didn't do proper maintenance (I've learned my lesson).
anyway, my dad has this old bike - pic related. it's a Royal Regina, which I have found googling is a rebranding of a Superia from roughly 1970. the frame seems fine and it rides, but the wheels and tires need replacing for sure and if possible I'd like to get a more modern gear system too.
so the question is, do I put money into fixing this thing, or should I just go and get an entry-level bike of modern make? and if it's the latter, what's the best bang for your buck bike? like, the thinkpad or honda civic of bikes?