georgealbert

Weird craigslist posting, guy is selling his "brother's" bike, need to attach wheel and pedals.

Is his "brother" mean it's stolen? Hmm, anyway, wanted 80 think I can get down to 50. Pic below. What do you think? Looks heavy but I had a similar one in the past don't mind.

oddjob2

Ashtabula one piece crank, most likely a Varsity or Continental. Why bother?

georgealbert

I bother because I don't have much money. Maybe I'm being cheap but.. okay, what is my best option for a budget commuter bike or road bike?

TugaDude

Many folks find that an older mountain bike makes a fine commuter. Search these forums for threads on budget commuters.

howsteepisit

Rear wheel QR means its an Continental. Its worth th $80 as long as the front wheel is intact and only needs to be installed. I don't share other disdain for old Schwinns, they are heavy but tend to be bulletproof.

georgealbert

Thanks for all your tips, friends! I had one like this a few years ago a varsity I guess-- it was really friggin heavy but I got it for 25 dollars and fixed it up for 25 more. Bulletproof is exactly the word. I was happy with it. I'll think about it-- thanks for the old mountain bike thing. I'll post when I have more leads.

oddjob2

My bike acquisitions started with the profit from a woman's Trek hybrid I bought for $35, cleaned and serviced, resold for about $200. Read mytenspeeds.com to learn where to find them and what to look for in a decent bike. You need to be able to move fast too to get the best deals. Three weeks ago I bought the Fuji below for $45.00.

Clang

If you had posted the original craigslist ad, we could give you suggestions of other bikes in your area that might fit (if you ride a 23" frame like this Schwinn looks to be).

Clang

I found the original ad while browsing local CL.
[h=2]Schinn Bike, Blue - $80 (Brooklyn Park, MN)[/h]Schinn Bike, Blue


Minneapolis is a pretty competitive market and lately there hasn't been anything too tempting. Here's some alternatives. Most of these look to need work / tires.

[h=2]Road bike* �� - $100 (South Minneapolis) *late 70's Le Tour III[/h]Road bike ?




[h=2]Early 70's Vintage Motobecane Mirage Bicycle for sale - $100 (Northfield Mn)[/h]Early 70's Vintage Motobecane Bicycle for sale



[h=2]VINTAGE NISHIKI CENTURY 10 spd Men's Road Bike - $125 (HAM LAKE, MN)[/h]VINTAGE NISHIKI CENTURY 10 spd Men's Road Bike



Some non-road bikes:

[h=2]Trek 720 Multi Track - $130 (Brooklyn Park)[/h]Trek 720 Multi Track



[h=2]Men's trek mountain bike - $75 (Cottage Grove)[/h]Men's trek mountain bike

RoadGuy

I'd go look at it. Photos can be deceiving but it looks like it's in decent shape. If it fits, and you can get it for $50, you aren't risking much, and I'd call it a good investment IF you are looking for a utility bike with a low probability of being stolen when out running errands. Of course I'd still get the best u-lock I could afford and lock it where ever I leave it (to keep it from becoming a target of opportunity.

If you are looking for a light, fast bike to go racing, this is not it, keep looking.