Old 08-26-07 | 06:20 PM
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green814
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From: Swartz Creek, Mi

Bikes: 2007 Specialized Epic Expert, 2005 Giant TCR C3, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2Comp, 1986 Raleigh Capri 10spd, 1982 KHS Turbo 12spd, Wife's: 2010 Specialized Safire Comp Komen, 2007 Specialized Dolce Elite, 2005 Giant OCR3, 2000 Trek 6000 WSD

Help finding a decent ride PLEASE! & sizing ?

I was wondering if any one ever helps other riders out with finding a decent ride?

I unfortunately live in a bad area ( Flint, Mi ) for finding deals, so trying to find them in "nearby" ( hour or so driving ) area's is hard.

I have been searching C.L. up to about 1.5 hrs. away & am having trouble finding something decent. So if some one wouldn't mind helping me out, I would appreciate it. I am NOT asking for the deal to be passed on at the same price, a profit is expected.

I have found a couple. One is a Ross Gran Tour: all Shimano w/ Sugino cranks, 26.5 lbs., & 700c wheels, early to mid 80's maybe? Size:tt-21 3/4,st- 23, & so-32 3/4. Asking $125.00.

Another: Bianchi 21 speed touring bike, 36 straight gage spoke wheels, gel saddle, tapered steering head bearings, down tube shifters, rear rack. Bike rebuilt last summer. Nice solid commuter. No idea on size yet, asking $50.00.

And what is this worth? Peugeot PX 10: 1977 is an educated guess, it's younger than 75 and older than 1980. Tubular Maillard wheelset and new tubulars with less than 100 miles on 'em. Mafac centerpull brakes, stronglight downtube shifters, cranks, and derailleurs. It's nimble and feathery through corners and downhills. It's blue. Probably in the neighborhood of 56-58cm. Own a piece of French cycling history. Better than leaving it in my garage. Feel free to tell me what this bike is really worth. Price $499.00**********

On the sizing, I am finding older bikes seem to have short top tubes, or maybe it is the ones I have found.??? I need one sized as I can figure this way: s.o.-32", maybe a little more, s.t.-21"-22", & t.t.-22.5 or a touch longer. If s.t. length is on, is it a big deal if s.o. height is a touch large? & what is to long of as stem? I have read 120mm is pushing it?

Thank you in advance for any help. I am willing to drive up to about 1.5 hours from Flint, Mi. Just post here or pm me please.

Chris
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