I got about 150$ to spend!
02-02-09, 09:38 AM
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I got about 150$ to spend!
Looking for an single/fixed gear bike. i got 150 dollers to start with. dont need anything fancy. a working bike would be best. i need the frame to be 58cm. If you got a spare! i got the money!
you can email me personally at ponyspeed@yahoo.com
thanks for looking!
you can email me personally at ponyspeed@yahoo.com
thanks for looking!
02-02-09, 09:42 AM
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your not going to get much of anything in the way of a complete bike for $150. Your best bet would be to keep an eye out for an old conversion on CL, but even then expect a POS unless you get really lucky. I'd suggest save up another $250 and go the bikesdirect route for a solid ride.
02-02-09, 09:48 AM
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I got a Raleigh for $20. Looking for a Craigslist wheel (wheel set) -- seem them for $100. Will buy the next decent ones I see. Then I'm done.
02-02-09, 01:05 PM
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Do some research on good frames, then keep your eyes open at garage sales, thrift stores and on Craigslist. Pick one up for cheap, buy a cheap fixed wheelset (or just a rear wheel), throw those suckers on and go. Be patient looking for the frame though, it's not always easy to find a decent one.
02-02-09, 01:27 PM
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I'd go with a $100 rear wheel and a ~$50 road bike from late 70's/early 80's. Will probably take a little while to find one that is in good enough shape, with horiz. dropouts, good bearings, etc. They are out there though.
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