Do I Need Help
04-11-19 | 06:13 PM
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Do I Need Help
I am fairly new to wrenching on bikes and just sold two bikes on the weekend to get numbers down to single digits,and then i run into these today. Two Apollo Sport Tens and a Norco Monterey for 80 bucks The Apollos are entry level and the Monterey is a bit nicer. The kicker is they are almost rust free and appear not to be damaged.
04-11-19 | 11:44 PM
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You're asking the wrong group of people here...
I need to sell some bikes... but I have separation anxiety!
I need to sell some bikes... but I have separation anxiety!
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
04-12-19 | 12:46 AM
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They appear to be all alloy components as well as good quality low end examples, I'm going to say you did just fine. 
04-12-19 | 03:41 AM
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Yes. We all do.
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04-12-19 | 07:14 AM
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Here are some questions that I find helpful in avoiding purchases that I will later regret.
-Is there a specific reason I want this bike? "It's a good deal" doesn't count.
-Is this a bike I will want to keep and use for at least 10 years, or will I lose interest in it after a year of use?
-Am I going to actually ride this bike regularly?
-Do I already have a bike that serves the same purpose? If yes, would I be willing to replace that bike with this new one?
-How many bikes do I already have in the project queue? Will I be able to realistically work on this one within a year?
-Is there a component upgrade on a bike I already have that I could use this money for?
-Is there a specific reason I want this bike? "It's a good deal" doesn't count.
-Is this a bike I will want to keep and use for at least 10 years, or will I lose interest in it after a year of use?
-Am I going to actually ride this bike regularly?
-Do I already have a bike that serves the same purpose? If yes, would I be willing to replace that bike with this new one?
-How many bikes do I already have in the project queue? Will I be able to realistically work on this one within a year?
-Is there a component upgrade on a bike I already have that I could use this money for?
04-12-19 | 08:55 AM
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04-12-19 | 09:38 AM
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Yes, I bought a Raleigh last weekend I didn't need, but for 20 bucks I got a new set of Gatorskins.
04-12-19 | 12:30 PM
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If your on this forum then yes you need help,
welcome.
For many years I looked for the cheapest C&V I could find and that mostly led to entry level stuff. I made a deal a few years ago to pass on bikes with safety levers & stem shifters and that has helped some to control the flow of bikes, That said entry level bikes are a great place to get experience wrenching
welcome.For many years I looked for the cheapest C&V I could find and that mostly led to entry level stuff. I made a deal a few years ago to pass on bikes with safety levers & stem shifters and that has helped some to control the flow of bikes, That said entry level bikes are a great place to get experience wrenching
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04-12-19 | 05:43 PM
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Yes you need help. Only a Marinoni bicycle will do the trick for you.
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04-12-19 | 07:27 PM
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A Marinoni,dream find. I was very lucky in that my first two finds were non production bikes made by Canadian builders.One a Proctor and one A Le Croco.I figure if i keep building up the bike money i will be able to pay for a Marinoni or one of the many high end bikes you folks have. So many beautiful bikes on this site.
04-13-19 | 12:19 PM
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04-13-19 | 12:26 PM
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OP
Don't ask for that kind of advice/support here, we're are all enablers!
Best, Ben
Don't ask for that kind of advice/support here, we're are all enablers!
Best, Ben
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