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SJX426
I recently picked up a BF NWT for less than $175. It came with a 44 ring and a guard ring on the outside. The PO included a FD but not the controls. What was interesting to me was the Caprio hub and cassette. Smallest cog is 9 teeth! I don't know much about folders, but BF may be one of the only ones selling with the Caprio(Shimano) hub. A 46 tooth ring will take it to slightly over 100 inch ratio. The crank is set up as a triple but I would need to change the BB to 118 and check the range of the FD.
As you may know, this folder is designed for travel via airplane in a suitcase that can double as a trailer.
Thats a great deal. I would gladly pay that for a basket case if the frame was strait. Thing is, craigslist in my area of Arkansas is stuffed with "super rare Magna girls bike, super nice, never ridden, needs tires chain and seat". That and triathalon bikes for more than they list for. No folders in a year or so of looking.