Originally Posted by
monsterpile
You got a nice bike for the money.
Thanks
That was a great suggestion to try and get the old parts. I would get whatever you can from the friend of the seller so if you want to convert it back you can.
Yes indeed - I wouldn't have thought to ask otherwise. I'm hoping he'll have the original parts, but if not, oh well.
Kickstands on nicer bikes are add on accessories so yes this is normal. You can pick a cheap one up for $10 or less if you want one. I would give you one if you lived closer. Alot of my bikes don't have kickstands on them.
Ah. I just wanted to make sure; I actually think it's a bit cool not having one (especially on such a slim-looking bike as this). If I find that I need one, I'm sure I'll find one that I like.
I'll look forward to more info and some pics.
Hm, unfortunately I'm not sure if there's much to report (sorry), and I'm not sure whether I have access to a camera (will know tomorrow).
I'm busy adjusting the seat right now getting it all leveled out and to the proper height and such (was a bit interesting trying to figure out how and struggling with getting the seatpost off).
After I get it adjusted, I'm going to finish wiping it down (there was some dirt). I think it may need a paint job eventually due to some scratches, etc (if I decide to keep it for a long time, that is).
Tomorrow I'm going to see about getting a derailleur system back on it, and then I'll start accessorizing it (fenders, rack, lights, etc.)
Originally Posted by
DVC45
Good job! Congratulations.
Thanks. Your posts especially helped to get me into the whole craigslist thing.
' sure its aluminum not steel?
Err - no, actually, my mistake. I had thought it was steel, then I think the seller said it was aluminum, and I didn't see any rust on the frame (even though components had rust), and it was lighter than I imagined, so I guess I assumed it was aluminum. However, wikipedia says it's Chromoly [steel], and there are two stickers on the fork that each read "Mangalight Manganese Steel Tubes".
If you must get a kickstand, get the one that mounts at the back.
http://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...5307/35455?g=1
That way you can roll your bike forward while its deployed if you have to. But I would get a bike lock and/or a rear rack first before I get a kickstand, but that just me.
Aye, I'm thinking bike lock ASAP, then fenders and rear rack as convenience/comfort accessories. Might not even get a kickstand.
Have a safe and joyful ride!
Thanks.
I think by now the bike is dying to be ridden somewhere...
Thanks everyone for the help & support. Definitely better than a Mongoose Paver (which wouldn't have arrived until next Monday if I had ordered it, anyway).