Got a old bike?
10-08-06, 04:36 PM
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Got a old bike?
Howdee fellows. My MTB season is done this year and I did not end the way i should've. So i am ganna train harder for next year. I need a old road bike to get some training on when i cant make it out to the trails. I have had a roader befor and liked the different type of riding it takes.
so if you have a old bike lying around i could use it!
Thank you, Leo
so if you have a old bike lying around i could use it!
Thank you, Leo
10-08-06, 05:16 PM
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I have an old bike
but then I realized I could convert it to a fixed-gear and did so accordingly.
but then I realized I could convert it to a fixed-gear and did so accordingly.
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Hello Little Leo,
What size road frame to you ride or how tall are you?
What size road frame to you ride or how tall are you?
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10-09-06, 05:43 AM
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Cleave,
size 17 mountain frame, dont know the difference but im 5'9''
size 17 mountain frame, dont know the difference but im 5'9''
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You are prob a 54 or a 56 depending on how long a top tube you need.
Start looking in the papers for used bikes, some bike shops sell used as well.
Not much point in spending as much in shipping as the bike costs.
Some bikes to look for... Learn what bikes looked like in the 80's. Those bikes will still be cheap, but they made some really nice bikes back then. There are many, but I like the old Treks and Bridgestones and Schwinns from the era.
If it is a qulaity bike, the guy selling it prob knows it and may ask for some money. You can usually negotiate that down some. I think Sheldon Brown has
an article on his webpage on restoring old bikes, might be worth a look. If you wind up getting a bike with steel rims, replace them. They are very heavy, and the brakes won't work in the rain. You will most likely need to replace the brake pads. I always switch bikes to bar end shifters and Brooks saddles, but now we are into matters of personal preference.
Start looking in the papers for used bikes, some bike shops sell used as well.
Not much point in spending as much in shipping as the bike costs.
Some bikes to look for... Learn what bikes looked like in the 80's. Those bikes will still be cheap, but they made some really nice bikes back then. There are many, but I like the old Treks and Bridgestones and Schwinns from the era.
If it is a qulaity bike, the guy selling it prob knows it and may ask for some money. You can usually negotiate that down some. I think Sheldon Brown has
an article on his webpage on restoring old bikes, might be worth a look. If you wind up getting a bike with steel rims, replace them. They are very heavy, and the brakes won't work in the rain. You will most likely need to replace the brake pads. I always switch bikes to bar end shifters and Brooks saddles, but now we are into matters of personal preference.
10-09-06, 06:07 AM
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If you're looking for free stuff try freecycle.
If you're looking for cheap stuff try Craigslist, eBay, garage sales and local thrift stores. Don't disregard trash pile finds.
If you're looking for cheap stuff try Craigslist, eBay, garage sales and local thrift stores. Don't disregard trash pile finds.
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10-09-06, 06:34 AM
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If you're looking for free stuff try freecycle.
If you're looking for cheap stuff try Craigslist, eBay, garage sales and local thrift stores. Don't disregard trash pile finds.
If you're looking for cheap stuff try Craigslist, eBay, garage sales and local thrift stores. Don't disregard trash pile finds.
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hmmm thanks for your tips. my friend said i schould get a good cheap bike to train on. so that what im ganna do.
Thank you
Thank you
10-11-06, 07:00 AM
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Little leo
I have a 15 year old nishiki modulus - great bike in excellant condition. I think it is a 54. its yours for $150 including shipping, but i want to ship today
I have a 15 year old nishiki modulus - great bike in excellant condition. I think it is a 54. its yours for $150 including shipping, but i want to ship today
10-12-06, 07:22 PM
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Do you have any pictures of the bike? I can do $150 and shipping, but I dont think you can ship it when you want.
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Why not get one of those cheapo's on BikesDirect?
10-14-06, 05:42 PM
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could, but i have not a single inch of experiance on road bikes. as in whats good and whats not. i would perfer to talk to somone who has riden for alog time and knows what they are talking about.
