Should I buy this Norco as a stop gap?
06-24-11, 05:52 PM
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Should I buy this Norco as a stop gap?
Now that I've basically finished the Miele, I'm on the hot lookout for a road bike for me and I need a really little frame. I looked at a Motobecane Grand Sprint yesterday (low end looking, overpriced) which was my size, but it was $150 which it wasn't worth.
There's this bike - looks like a Norco Monterey for only $40, although it's been got at - need to change the bars, add a brake caliper, levers. But it looks like my size.
Is it a good enough bike to grab and use until something more compelling comes along or should I just hold on? Geometry looks quite strange.
I have narrowed down my wants on a road bike to be: 48cm, 80s, indexed shifting, nice rims, and chrome-y
There's this bike - looks like a Norco Monterey for only $40, although it's been got at - need to change the bars, add a brake caliper, levers. But it looks like my size.
Is it a good enough bike to grab and use until something more compelling comes along or should I just hold on? Geometry looks quite strange.
I have narrowed down my wants on a road bike to be: 48cm, 80s, indexed shifting, nice rims, and chrome-y
06-24-11, 06:00 PM
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It looks relatively low end with that crank. The angles do look awfully relaxed too. But appears to be close to your size (50cm), kinda cheap, and if you don't have a ride currently, then I say go for it.
Otherwise be patient and search for your ideal size and geometry.
Otherwise be patient and search for your ideal size and geometry.
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It's only $40, why not?
06-24-11, 06:36 PM
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I agree, it sounds like a good enough deal. How many $40 bikes do you find these days?
As for the low-end assessment, I agree that the crank is not doing it any favors, but aren't the shifters mounted on braze ons?
As for the low-end assessment, I agree that the crank is not doing it any favors, but aren't the shifters mounted on braze ons?
06-24-11, 11:15 PM
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If it went up on CL "days and days ago," you might get it for less than $40! If you do, please report. Envy is a pain and a pleasure of C&V!
06-24-11, 11:24 PM
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Is that Shimano Light Action I spy? That's a fine deal.
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06-25-11, 05:52 AM
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I had a dream about this bike last night, so I suppose I should buy it, LOL. I'm hoping to grab it for less than asking price too. Also hoping they have the old bars and levers hanging around. I def don't need that broomstick!
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