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Miele... To buy or not to buy?

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Old 07-02-08, 09:10 AM
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Miele... To buy or not to buy?

I found this Miele on the local Craiglist today. I would like to convert it into a SS. I am going to offer the guy $100 for it. Would this bike be a good candidate for a SS? Durable frame?, etc..There is also another listing for a 1980 Schwinn Le Tour. Would that be a better option?

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I don't see the Miele so I cannot tell you anything about it.
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Here is a link to the Miele:
https://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/739760553.html

Here is a link to the Schwinn
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/bik/740211851.html

I live in Nashville so the Miele would be easier to get to. But if the Schwinn is a quality buy, I will have a buddy of mine in Atlanta pick it up.
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You'd be lucky to get that Miele for $100, I think that $150 is a good price. The Schwinn is junk.
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You'll probably want to replace the chainrings regardless on the Miele as they are biopace.
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