bike >100 bucks
09-04-07, 06:09 PM
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bike >100 bucks
is it possible to find a decent road bike for less than 100 bucks? By decent, i mean super old steel frame that was once pretty bad ass. parts all working.
reason being, i dont ride too much, and if i do, it will be for the workout. dont ever plan on racing anybody. and if i want to keep up with ya'll, ill just have to make my body stronger than everyone else's. lol.
ive seen some cheap bikes, but i know nothing of old bikes.
reason being, i dont ride too much, and if i do, it will be for the workout. dont ever plan on racing anybody. and if i want to keep up with ya'll, ill just have to make my body stronger than everyone else's. lol.
ive seen some cheap bikes, but i know nothing of old bikes.
09-04-07, 06:15 PM
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Yes, there's a thread in Classic & Vintage called "The Catch of the Day" devoted to exactly that. Check it out.
09-04-07, 06:31 PM
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It's possible; guy I worked with just picked up a Centurion Dave Scott (even had a non-hideous paint scheme) for $40 or so.
But you will have to either be really lucky or work hard hitting all the garage sales early. It might be easier to just work hard at making more money and then buy a $500 bike.
But you will have to either be really lucky or work hard hitting all the garage sales early. It might be easier to just work hard at making more money and then buy a $500 bike.
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And, as a guy that snags quite a few bikes that are in the C&V "Catch of the Day " thread, I can tell you that you'd better be able to turn a wrench and have access to some vintage parts. Very few of the old bikes at garage sales, flea markets, etc are ready to ride. Tires, tubes, tape, saddles, cables, and brake pads are the most common "need to replace" parts. A $5 bike can easily cost $100+ to get into "ready to ride" condition - more if you have to pay for labor and replace the wheelset.
Not to mention BB/headset/wheel bearing cleaning, repacking, and adjusting.
Not to mention BB/headset/wheel bearing cleaning, repacking, and adjusting.
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09-05-07, 02:49 PM
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For his next trick, the OP will say, "I've done a complete 360 and decided I can spend more than $100."
Conversational Math, anyone?
Conversational Math, anyone?
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