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06-27-04, 03:23 PM
I thought you guys might know something about this or want to give advice.
I was at the thrift store by my place of work today and saw a blue Motobecane mixte. Lugged steel (tubing quality not that great, 10xx, can't remember), roadie bars, alloy rims, Sugino alloy cranks, Weinmann U-brakes, 10 speed. I picked it up and it felt pretty light. The wheels look really wobbly, but they could probably be serviceable. It definitely needs new tires.
They want $29.99 for it, which is probably a pretty good deal, but maybe not mind-blowing. Think it would be a good thing to pick up? I was thinking about making a SS/fixed shopper out of it, probably with some North Road bars and full fenders. I've already got my transportation needs covered, and it's not like I have a lot of money, but it seems like it might be worth it.
Opinions?
I was at the thrift store by my place of work today and saw a blue Motobecane mixte. Lugged steel (tubing quality not that great, 10xx, can't remember), roadie bars, alloy rims, Sugino alloy cranks, Weinmann U-brakes, 10 speed. I picked it up and it felt pretty light. The wheels look really wobbly, but they could probably be serviceable. It definitely needs new tires.
They want $29.99 for it, which is probably a pretty good deal, but maybe not mind-blowing. Think it would be a good thing to pick up? I was thinking about making a SS/fixed shopper out of it, probably with some North Road bars and full fenders. I've already got my transportation needs covered, and it's not like I have a lot of money, but it seems like it might be worth it.
Opinions?