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Old 04-23-14 | 06:13 PM
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Bikes: '63 Schwinn American, '64 DL-1, '65 Schwinn Racer, '73 Super Course, '83 Voyageur SP, '89 Miyata 914, '03 EZ-1, '13 Raleigh i8 Folder

Originally Posted by wahlah
I found it in a barn. I didn't pay anything for it. I had a restorer call and offer $100. I think I might take it. I would have to buy tires, a seat ,and tune up the brakes and gears. Probably have to change the chain too.
The bike does need a full rebuild obviously, but nearly everything that needs replaced on it is stuff that any good bike mechanic would be replacing/servicing anyway. I can tell you that I see a whole lot more value than $100 there even as-is.
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