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Specialized Hardrock Sport circa 2006 - $40 with two flat tires
Picked up this Specialized Hardrock Sport mountain bike - which as best I can tell, is from either 2005 or 2006, from a Craigslist seller located just 5 miles from my house. He was asking $50 for it, with two flat tires - and he was willing to throw a tube into the deal. He claimed he was getting rid of it because he had back surgery and couldn't ride anymore. He was in the middle of cleaning out his garage with his wife, who was clearly insisting that he get rid of it. The rear tire was half off, and the tube was mangled into the rear brake. He had bought a replacement tube, but had obviously botched the repair attempt, which I of course used as a negotiating point. I also took full advantage of the obviousness of his wife glaring at him to get rid of it. So I offered him $40 for the bike and the replacement tube, which I suspect he did not dare turn down with the wife glaring at him.
Well, after some disassembly and diagnostics, turns out the ONLY problem with the bike was the two flat tires - and in fact the front did not even need a tube, just air in it. The back needed - and got - the tube which the seller had graciously already bought and threw into the deal. Other than the two flats, and some truing of the wheels, and an overall cleaning, this bike needed nothing else. I took it out on it's inaugural ride this morning - it's a very useful bike - somewhat on the heavy side at around 34 pounds, but very sturdy and certainly well built. The brakes and drivetrain and shifters are working fine, and it's good to go - and it has just become my bad weather bike. Even the seat is very comfortable.
Well, after some disassembly and diagnostics, turns out the ONLY problem with the bike was the two flat tires - and in fact the front did not even need a tube, just air in it. The back needed - and got - the tube which the seller had graciously already bought and threw into the deal. Other than the two flats, and some truing of the wheels, and an overall cleaning, this bike needed nothing else. I took it out on it's inaugural ride this morning - it's a very useful bike - somewhat on the heavy side at around 34 pounds, but very sturdy and certainly well built. The brakes and drivetrain and shifters are working fine, and it's good to go - and it has just become my bad weather bike. Even the seat is very comfortable.
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Anyone have $6k burning a hole in their pocket? Not sure whether to post this here or in the Bike Porn thread:
Cinelli SC Vintage Track Bike | eBay
Cinelli SC Vintage Track Bike | eBay
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Anyone have $6k burning a hole in their pocket? Not sure whether to post this here or in the Bike Porn thread:
Cinelli SC Vintage Track Bike | eBay
Cinelli SC Vintage Track Bike | eBay
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Crappy bike but LOL at the post.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/4785883632.html
"My boyfriend hand built this bike when he was a hipster, but now he is embracing lumbersexuality, so he wants to ditch the bike and focus his energy on making artisanal ax handles."
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/4785883632.html
"My boyfriend hand built this bike when he was a hipster, but now he is embracing lumbersexuality, so he wants to ditch the bike and focus his energy on making artisanal ax handles."
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haha, bike definitely sucks but I'm definitely about to email about these "artisanal ax handles"
also just wanted to say props to Leegf for making this thread fun to read again
also just wanted to say props to Leegf for making this thread fun to read again
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If anyone enjoys these 'finds' as much as I do, definitely check out my blog (see my sig) which is more of the same but for all bikes, not just FGSS.
Guerciotti Fixed Gear Complete Made by Cinelli Size 56 cm 700c | eBay
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Crappy bike but LOL at the post.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/4785883632.html
"My boyfriend hand built this bike when he was a hipster, but now he is embracing lumbersexuality, so he wants to ditch the bike and focus his energy on making artisanal ax handles."
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/4785883632.html
"My boyfriend hand built this bike when he was a hipster, but now he is embracing lumbersexuality, so he wants to ditch the bike and focus his energy on making artisanal ax handles."
I hope this was written as a joke.
I ****ing hate hipsters.
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If anyone enjoys these 'finds' as much as I do, definitely check out my blog (see my sig) which is more of the same but for all bikes, not just FGSS.
Guerciotti Fixed Gear Complete Made by Cinelli Size 56 cm 700c | eBay
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just got this leader 725 tr off craigslist for $200
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Glad it's not my size or I would be buying it and I don't have room for moar bieks...
Spicer Standard Track Frame Steel New 54cm | eBay
Spicer Standard Track Frame Steel New 54cm | eBay
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For anyone looking to build up a townie, I think this could be a neat starting point.
Peugeot fixed gear with leather saddle & vintage sugino cranks
Peugeot fixed gear with leather saddle & vintage sugino cranks
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Want to get low.......
2014 AVENTON MONTERO LOW CUSTOM TRACK FIXIE
Selling a custom build track bike. I paid $1,464 a month ago to complete this build. Asking $750.. Bike has been featured on many websites like @Aventonkorea @webstagram#clippless @hedWHEELS,and on google images. Call or text 619-755-5425. I can send pics of the bike for serious buyers, or you can see pics of the bike on instagram @FixedGearbrakelessrider.. Selling as complete. Or may part out.
HERE ARE ALL COMPONENTS THAT ARE ON BIKE
FRAME - 2014 52CM MONTERO LOW
FORKS- FUJI CARBON FIBER 650C
STEM -CINELLI PISTA MADE ITALY
DROPBARS- ZIPP SERVICE COURSE
HEADSET - FSA
SEATPOST - ZIPP SERVICE COURSE
CHAINRING - SRAM 53T
CRANKS- SHIMANO
REAR WHEEL - 700C 88MM CARBON FIBER DEEP V WITH 17T FIXED COG
FRONT WHEEL- 650C CARBON FIBER SPIN TRISPOKE QUICK RELEASE.
SADDLE- FORTE
PEDALS -SHIMANO CLIPPLESS WITH SIZE 42 CLIPPLESS SHIMANO R087SHOES AND CLEATS.
2014 AVENTON MONTERO LOW CUSTOM TRACK FIXIE
Selling a custom build track bike. I paid $1,464 a month ago to complete this build. Asking $750.. Bike has been featured on many websites like @Aventonkorea @webstagram#clippless @hedWHEELS,and on google images. Call or text 619-755-5425. I can send pics of the bike for serious buyers, or you can see pics of the bike on instagram @FixedGearbrakelessrider.. Selling as complete. Or may part out.
HERE ARE ALL COMPONENTS THAT ARE ON BIKE
FRAME - 2014 52CM MONTERO LOW
FORKS- FUJI CARBON FIBER 650C
STEM -CINELLI PISTA MADE ITALY
DROPBARS- ZIPP SERVICE COURSE
HEADSET - FSA
SEATPOST - ZIPP SERVICE COURSE
CHAINRING - SRAM 53T
CRANKS- SHIMANO
REAR WHEEL - 700C 88MM CARBON FIBER DEEP V WITH 17T FIXED COG
FRONT WHEEL- 650C CARBON FIBER SPIN TRISPOKE QUICK RELEASE.
SADDLE- FORTE
PEDALS -SHIMANO CLIPPLESS WITH SIZE 42 CLIPPLESS SHIMANO R087SHOES AND CLEATS.
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For anyone looking to build up a townie, I think this could be a neat starting point.
Peugeot fixed gear with leather saddle & vintage sugino cranks
Peugeot fixed gear with leather saddle & vintage sugino cranks
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The New 2015 model fi'zi:k Kurve saddle
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Interesting. Curious if there's a way to remove the decals from the wheels to clean up that ride.
Byercycles Reynolds 531 Fixed Gear Road Bike
Byercycles Reynolds 531 Fixed Gear Road Bike
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Interesting. Curious if there's a way to remove the decals from the wheels to clean up that ride.
Byercycles Reynolds 531 Fixed Gear Road Bike
Byercycles Reynolds 531 Fixed Gear Road Bike