Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
it's a potentially great find, if you are willing to overcome two issues. First, the frame may have significant rust and paint issues. second, the Japanese parts are not original. Neither of these issues would keep me from buying the bike. However, do expect to spend another $500 or more to get the fully bike road worthy, at the minimum. If the bike has significant rust issues, it may not be economic or practical to restore.
For $200, it's would be easy to part the bike out, if the bike is not fit to restore. So the risk is not the purchase price.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-28-15 at 04:46 PM.