Originally Posted by
DODO101
It's not only for the money that at don't want to buy the mercier, it's just that I would like to work on a bike. Last time I had so much 'fun' with that old schwinn beach cruiser.
what about that Schwinn Traveler
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/590163633.html
I don't know alot of it, neither the guy. What does it worth ? I have to make an offer.
But I don't even know if it fits me.
I it would, How much would you give him?
You can find a better bike than the Traveller with a little looking, but if you want to get your hands dirty, and it's cheap, go for it. The good thing about that bike is that everything will be standard size (menaing easy to find parts for, just don't loose the seatpost shim) and the only real bike tools you need should be a crank puller and maybe some cone wrenches. You can do the headset and bottom bracket with channel locks. You've got to start somewhere. I wouldn't put much money into it however.
You might want to try posting a WTB (want to buy) ad on craig's list. Someone might have a garage queen just waiting for you.