Saw this on Craigslist today and picked it up
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Saw this on Craigslist today and picked it up
It was advertised as a 1996 Bike Friday no seat or post, I did get a Kalloy post but it doesnt have the bracket pieces can those be bought seperately? Anyways I cleaned it up and havent been able to ride it but it sure is a nice bike. I remember a customer coming into our business with one of these in the mid nineties and I was smitten with it. Any recommendations on upgrades?
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Some people think that by turning the fork that way, you achieve better stability; I think it's the "negative trail" argument. They look better the other way though.
BF seatposts either use binder bolts or seatpost collars - nothing too exotic that you can't find at an lbs or online.
Lastly, how the hell are you finding such great deals? I wish I could get all my bikes through craigslist.
BF seatposts either use binder bolts or seatpost collars - nothing too exotic that you can't find at an lbs or online.
Lastly, how the hell are you finding such great deals? I wish I could get all my bikes through craigslist.
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Picked this Classic up on C.List a few weeks ago his asking price was $75 I gave him $175 I thought it was fair and he needed funds.added Nitto Y-stem OYB bag freddy fenders and ergon grips
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Oh you are one lucky fellow. Didn't you just take possession of 2 Raleigh 20" a week or so ago? I basically reside on CL myself but can't find those deals like you are finding. Got any tips?
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Originally Posted by wrafl
Oh you are one lucky fellow. Didn't you just take possession of 2 Raleigh 20" a week or so ago? I basically reside on CL myself but can't find those deals like you are finding. Got any tips?
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So did I tell you about the beater Twenty I got for Twenty.
I bought a Raleigh kids MTB and used the brakes, levers and front wheel for the Twenty.
I bought a Raleigh kids MTB and used the brakes, levers and front wheel for the Twenty.
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When did you come to visit I must have missed you.
Yes my daughter counted 21 bicycles yesterday. I had to clean the garage yesterday to get them to fit, and I have some down in the basement also.
Yes my daughter counted 21 bicycles yesterday. I had to clean the garage yesterday to get them to fit, and I have some down in the basement also.





The R20 seatpost size is 28.6mm, straight-forward to get.
