Originally Posted by
dweenk
OK, I have a chance to buy a Raleigh Sports (women's frame) with a sprung Brooks leather saddle for $125. The bike looks to be in good condition based upon the photos I've seen. The saddle looks very good.
The problem is that I don't want to pay the asking price, and the bike is too small for me (but not for my wife). I need a reason not to buy this thing. Intervention anyone?
Knock off $50 for the chain guard and I don't see why not!
Go to Walmart on the way home. buy a cheap seat, and keep the Brooks. When you get home, go in and say "Honey I was thinking of you..."