Originally Posted by
rustystrings61
I have had an impressive run of good luck with FB Marketplace lately, including a 1988 Centurion LeMans with Tange No. 2/Mangaloy 2001 forks & stays, an amazing Specialized Sirrus with full original 105 6-speed for $50, and a really nice full Reynolds 531 1974-76 Raleigh Gran Sport for $60. The rest of FB, meh - snippets of things from a few people I otherwise wouldn't see or hear from separated by a wasteland of political tweets larded up with our tech overlords' heavy-handed censorship. But sometimes you can score a hell of a deal.
Also - don't forget
the Classic & Vintage section's for sale page, there are often deals to be found there!
Just wanted to thank you for suggesting Facebook marketplace. I picked up a yakota legend in pretty decent shape for 80 bucks tonight. It needs a new spoke in the front wheel, a new seat, possibly new bars and tape (seems to be some pretty bad rust /corrosion on them but I thought they were aluminum), and a full service, but otherwise good. I know everyone seems to find stuff like this for free or in dumpsters, but 80 bucks is a steal around here for a decent bike in serviceable condition...
Anyway thanks for the suggestions! I'm not going to convert it to fixed, but this thread was in this forum so sorry if it's off topic.