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Old 05-30-16, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gster
Cheap Eatons Glider
I've done a quick rebuild on this one. Originally a 5 speed, I bought the frame for $20.00 and spent as little as possible to put it back together. Not much to look at but it rides fine and stops...The rear wheel has a 1968 Sturmey Archer Coaster hub and there's a single caliper on the front.
Total cost on this one:
Frame @ $20.00
Back Wheel and tire @ $10.00
2 cotter pins @ $2.00
Supplies @ $5.00
Everything else either was on the frame or came from pieces in the shed. Frame also came with a nice period kickstand which will migrate over to one of my bikes in need.
This will either go to a former student (at cost) or be a loaner for a friend who's coming to visit.
Good Job! I love rescued bikes like this. Under 40 dollars is as about as efficient as it gets. That's a good kickstand. I save those for my better bikes.
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