Wannabe Bike Messenger
06-18-05, 06:57 PM
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Wannabe Bike Messenger
Hi...I am seriously considering becoming a bike messenger, but I dont know what kind of bike to buy...I will be riding in Chicago, and have about $325 to spend on bike and helmet. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
06-18-05, 11:26 PM
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i am interested also. but i guess what we have to do is catch those bike messengers and ask them.
06-19-05, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by stewaje
Hi...I am seriously considering becoming a bike messenger, but I dont know what kind of bike to buy...I will be riding in Chicago, and have about $325 to spend on bike and helmet. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
Must haves are:
Second hand steel track frame
Chris King Headset
Nitto Bullhorn Bars
Once you've earned a few $$$, the big one is the Mavic Ellipse wheels.
Everything else must be basic.
Steve.
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06-19-05, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stewaje
Hi...I am seriously considering becoming a bike messenger, but I dont know what kind of bike to buy...I will be riding in Chicago, and have about $325 to spend on bike and helmet. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
timbuk2 bags can be had used or on ebay pretty cheap ($20-50). i know everyone thinks they are cheap pieces of crap compared to other msnger bags (they are), but they are far superior to most backpacks of the same price.
