Originally Posted by
beerbaron2002
12 bucks in vancouver will get you a coffee and not much more this is one of the most expensive places in north america. So I don't see deals like that around here.
But still say he spends 50 on an old bike its still gonna needs all new bearings tires tubes spoke adjustment pedals grips probably a seat new chain brake pads maybe cables. Shop labor if the wheels are fine but need adjustment.
For that it makes way more sense to get a new bike.
I don't disagree that it would need work, but local shop here does spring tuneups for 50-75. I guess my point is, that a cheap older bike needing a little work might be more fun and interesting to have than some few hundred dollar new bike that you'll see 30-40 of around. That's just me, and i tend to go for the quirky factor in things.
- Andy