1. Look for bikes that aren't your size so you are not so tempted to keep them.

2. Look for deals where it should be easy to make a little $$ to support your bike fund.

3. Repeat the cycle. Use proceeds to buy a bike or two to keep and some tools.

4. Pass on bikes that aren't screaming deals, unless it is a grail bike for you (I paid full value plus for a Chicago Paramount my size).

5. Narrow your focus so your parts stash and tools are interchangeable.


+10 Watch out for project creep. I have at least a one year backlog of bikes in my project queue right now, probably more. Realize if you only sell locally, you may not be able to do much more than breakeven on many bikes.