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Stuffstuff1
07-08-12, 10:10 AM
If any one remebers my past thread i was hit by a van the other day.

I want a better bike how ever i dont wanna pay the better bike price haha.

On my bike that got run over the rim got bent. The frame in the rear got bent. the seat not the seat post was damaged. The metal the holds my derailure is bent but the derailure it self and the brakes are all still fine. the shifters, fork etc. So basically all i need to do to get a functioning bike is to get a new frame handle bars and seat.

I might not even need a rim if i can put the gears on the other rim. (Its possible right)

So now im trying to build the best possibly bike for under $200

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-seat-black-DDK-zero-plus-saddle-hybrid-15-OZ-comfortable-cushio-/300726976575?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4604b9803f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Track-Handlebar-Steel-25-4mm-Black-Cruiser-Chopper-/330419230091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cee85558b#ht_485wt_1189

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-ATB-Unbranded-Mountain-Bike-Frame-Lightweight-Motobecane-Rim-Brake-Only-/170843191533?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item27c70c38ed

^^Is that good? And how do i find out if all the parts fit the parts i already have?

c23
07-08-12, 10:43 AM
Bike coop?
Jeff Wills
07-08-12, 12:04 PM
Bike coop?

+1. If you were anywhere near Portland, Oregon, I'd point you at either Community Cycling Center: http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/ or Citybikes: http://www.citybikes.coop/ . Both sell used bikes, parts, and frames.

A setup like this is going to be much less frustrating than trying to buy stuff off E-Bay. Things might fit or they might not. They might be better than what you have or they might not. It's a crapshoot.

Stuffstuff1
07-08-12, 01:36 PM
The stuff will definetly be better.

My current (broken) frame is made of steal and is heavy.

I dont really care to much for the seat. The handle bars are the real crap shoot.
Recumbomatic
07-08-12, 03:07 PM
I dont really care to much for the seat.

I agree. Looks overpriced for what it is. What about this (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175286_-1___202349) saddle from Bike Nashbar?

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175286_-1___202349
Stuffstuff1
07-08-12, 07:29 PM
I agree. Looks overpriced for what it is. What about this (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175286_-1___202349) saddle from Bike Nashbar?

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175286_-1___202349


+1 thats awesome ill get that one!


Edit:
Wow this site is awesome!