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Old 06-30-07 | 08:47 PM
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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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Old 06-30-07 | 08:57 PM
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The first upgrade I suggest is to turn the handlebars right side forward.
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Old 06-30-07 | 09:10 PM
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Thank you didnt look right to me when I got it that way but wasnt sure if it was suppose to be that way.
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Old 06-30-07 | 09:56 PM
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The first upgrade I suggest is to turn the handlebars right side forward.
Thanks, Gang-this gave me the only chuckle I had out of a totally miserable day.
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Old 06-30-07 | 10:03 PM
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Bikes: TST roadie, Cannondale CAAD 3, Surly Karate Stokemonkey Leap, Tern Cargo Node, Helix Alfine; 36er and 29er Triton Unicycles; a couple Bike Fridays; one Brompton; RadPower Radburro

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.
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Old 06-30-07 | 10:22 PM
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I practically live on the site.
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Old 07-01-07 | 01:32 AM
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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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Old 07-01-07 | 05:50 AM
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how much did you pay?



$100
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Old 07-01-07 | 06:33 AM
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Lucky skunk!
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Old 07-01-07 | 06:49 AM
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Thank you I felt like it was Christmas, I called within minutes of the ad being posted and commited to it sight unseen.
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Old 07-01-07 | 07:10 AM
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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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Old 07-01-07 | 08:31 AM
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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?
I check the cities within a 300 mile driving distance, I live in Lynden,Wa. Vancouver B.C. is 60 miles to the north, Seattle is 100 miles miles to the south and Portland is 300 miles south. I have looked further and ask if they would ship.
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Old 07-01-07 | 08:43 AM
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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.

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Old 07-01-07 | 05:41 PM
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I can imagine a rapidly growing pile of 1/2-complete bikes at your premises... The R20 seatpost size is 28.6mm, straight-forward to get.
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Old 07-01-07 | 07:36 PM
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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.
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