I sold a bike to a young man who is spending the year teaching underprivileged kids in the DC area. He had the bike I sold him stolen within 2 weeks. He's not looking for anything high end, just something like a Trek Antelope of Specialized Street Stomper. He's about 5'8", if I remember.

If anyone here can help him out, let me know and I'll put him in touch with you. Not looking for charity, just doesn't want to be ripped off.

Thanks.

I wonder if Robatsu has any bikes left and if he is back from visiting his wife. He lives/lived in DC and he was purging for the move to Japan.

If I were him, I'd seek out the rustiest, ugliest example possible and get it mechanically sound.

I used to keep a pile of rusted parts around for anyone buying a cheap machine to use around South Beach / Miami Beach - enough so that I could build up such an ugly, rusty hulk that nobody in their right mind would steal it (or expect it to work). Coaster brake rear wheels really came in handy, for it allowed me to use the rustiest steel rims I could find without worrying about braking surfaces.

-Kurt

Kurt, Someone stole a Street Stomper from him, never underestimate the desperation of a thief.

No one in DC or Philly has a cheap bike to flip?

Nice kid and sure sale for a bike that I have trouble selling in Ann arbor.

OFG I have a 58cm Fuji Espree for sale. Good condition will probably need tires, but they are rideable. Not sure if it is too big. I was looking for $125.00 Here are some pics.

I have a Schwinn Fronteir, older yellow mtn bike, he could have it if he/anyone could pick up shipping

+1

Tweakers will walk off with literally anything that isn't nailed down.

Probably too big for him. A 52cm would be about it, maybe a 54. He was looking for something he could ride on paths, hence buying a Streeet Stomper from me.

looks like a great deal, though.

ask him if he wants my schwinn, no charge, just cover shipping, which may be more than he wants to spend, as its coming from STL

I don't have anything in stock, but I'm sure I could find him a good deal on CL. Can you give me an idea on size?

Aaron, He's 5'8", so something smaller. He's just looking for basic transportation, riding the paths sort of thing, probably not a road bike.

I'll shoot you a PM after I get back from dinner.

No worries...between Scott and I, I'm sure we can turn something up.

+1 for all the goodness in this thread!

I think I actually have this taken care of.

$60 Specialized Stump Jumper...needs tires. Deore DX and VERY clean.

Thanks, aaron. I've given him your phone #, and will send you his in a PM.