Originally Posted by
Day6bike
Thanks for sharing the info and suggesting a strategy. I have taken a look at Craigslist and gone to a few local pawn shops. Just need some patience! I am in rural South Texas.
Just make it a habit. Part of your daily routine to check CL. And eventually you will score.
A couple years ago I was looking for a mid 1970s Scwhinn Varsity. Had to be mid 70s and it had to be the 26 inch frame.
Nothing for days. Then a small bike showed up, too far away. Nothing. Nothing. Wrong size. Too damaged. etc etc etc...
At about the three week mark look what popped up. A 1977, in the huge 26" size, 100% original, even the tires, only a 45 minute drive away. The bike was obviously ridden once, put in the garage, and it stayed there for ~40 years.
$100.00 SCORE!!
Some people would be mad at me for what I did to it. Off came all the original parts. Out came the grinder. Goodbye cable guides. Then I turned into the worlds tallest beach cruiser.
