Good buy?
10-16-08, 10:38 PM
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Good buy?
Saw this on craigslist and it seems like a much better buy than buying the components to convert an old lotus frame that I already have. I just started riding again this summer, but this seem like basically what I would want at the end of the process except at a cheaper price. Thanks in advance for the input.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/...9e69f9.jpg?v=0
1970s Schwinn Le Tour conversion
----Brand new 700c Stars Circle wheels w/flip flop hub, track and freewheel---
---52/16 gearing(both fixed and freewheel)
-----Brand new tires---
---Brand new grip tape---
--Selle San Marco saddle---
---Brand new alloy seat post---
---Brand new chain---
---front brake w/ parking brake--
--Alloy Bullhorn handle bars---
---Vintage Schwinn alloy stem and Cranks---
:EDIT: $290
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/...9e69f9.jpg?v=0
1970s Schwinn Le Tour conversion
----Brand new 700c Stars Circle wheels w/flip flop hub, track and freewheel---
---52/16 gearing(both fixed and freewheel)
-----Brand new tires---
---Brand new grip tape---
--Selle San Marco saddle---
---Brand new alloy seat post---
---Brand new chain---
---front brake w/ parking brake--
--Alloy Bullhorn handle bars---
---Vintage Schwinn alloy stem and Cranks---
:EDIT: $290
10-16-08, 10:43 PM
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i think the le tour is a panasonic frame, how much are they selling it for?
10-16-08, 10:49 PM
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The price and the gearing both seem a little steep. I have seen lots of conversions listed around that price, I just don't know if they are actually selling.
10-16-08, 10:52 PM
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I'd rather ride a brand new bikesdirect bike for about the same price.
