gmm213

So I have 2 fixed gears and have no need for 2. I was looking at trading one for a geared road bike to ride with the local clubs a bit. The one Im trading is a MSC, one of those colorful hipster fixies. It cost $350 and is still in great shape. I have found someone who is a flipper. My biggest thing is he never seems to have anything for taller people. I am 6' 2" and when I bought my Fuji Feather was between 59cm and 61cm. Went with the 61cm. Im worried about 58cm being to short. Of course Id check them out before doing anything, just wondering if any of these would be worth inquiring about and if so is it worth it with them being shorter.

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...287187499.html

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...327223787.html

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...293210160.html

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...293209475.html

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...292840218.html

non-fixie 

Unless you have relatively short legs, 58cm (measured center to top) is going to be very short. I am just shy of 6'1", and prefer 62-64 cm seat tubes. FWIW.

CliffordK

Try the bikes and see if you like them. In particular you will get quite a bit of bar drop unless you source a riser stem of some sort.

I'd skip the Motobecane Mirage. It is a pretty low end bike, although the price also reflects that.
The other bikes are probably ok.

The Technium is an interesting bike. It would be a fun bike for the casual rider. It is hard to say, I probably wouldn't choose it for a primary bike.

However, I wouldn't be too tied to a single vendor. Look around at what all is available. Get the bike you like in the size you like. Then sell or trade or give away the "extra" bike you don't want.

wrk101

All too small for you.

Convert your FG to cash (Sell it), then use the money to find a bike that fits.

tmh657

^This, IMO. I am sure great trades happen all the time but it seems like the stars have to align just right for you to have exactly what I want and vice versa. Have cash= buy what works for you.

CliffordK

Also keep in mind that most people that are flipping bikes are doing so for profit.

Any trade they make will be for their benefit, rather than an even trade.

oddjob2

check size, looks like a 62cm.

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...306600880.html

gmm213

The reason I was looking at this particular person is simply because they've shown interest in trading. As for them being a flipper, in my area a fixed gear like the one I have would probably be easier to flip than the older road bikes. I also have no problem getting rid of it for less than what its worth as I got a great deal on it. I have had some people contact me about a straight out buy but I haven't heard back from them yet.