Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,641
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
All of the above. I fix up what I find, and if it is nicer than what I currently ride, I upgrade and sell the lower end bike. If it is not as good, then it goes onto Craigs List to help feed the hobby. So far this year, about six bikes have gone that route.
I also fixed up my old college bike (1975 vintage) just to look at. The frame size is way too big for me, 34 inch standover with a 30 inch inseam. I call it the nutcracker. Interesting that the LBS hosed me on this one size wise.