Old 08-19-11, 01:47 PM
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Beach Comber
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Looks like a cheap spoke protector. Suicide levers still intact - which is kinda funny to see on inverted bars. Stem shifters but made in the 70s. I would expect it to be a typical lower end bike boom entry which the Records seem to live in.

That being said, they claim its in great shape. I'm not sure how the Orlando market is, but it would be tough to get something like that in the NYC and surrounding area market for less than $150.

If it really was in great shape, and if it had quick release wheels (I HATE patching tubes in the field), and if it didn't feel like you were riding a 2000 pound block of metal, it might be worth the effort to see if they'll go closer to $100 or $125.

But its only a Record. Its going to be heavier and have most likely have steel wheels and cottered cranks. As long as you aren't planning on racing it, it might be a nice casual ride. And it is a mixte.
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