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Temporary solution to my bike problem...
I've found this is Craig's list
bicycle 10 speed
While it might not be the best bike it's a 20 dollar fixer up bike that I can ride. My friends and I have mad a promise to each other that we are going to train for the little 500 next year. so this bike might be a cheap temporary fix to my bike problems. The owner has been slow to respond but he has the petles he just took them off to hang it up. Hopefully he gets back to me ASAP I wanted to pick it up today, but emailed him again saying ill get it tomorrow since its starting to get dark here. But anyway enough of my blabber I just wanted to share this.
bicycle 10 speed
While it might not be the best bike it's a 20 dollar fixer up bike that I can ride. My friends and I have mad a promise to each other that we are going to train for the little 500 next year. so this bike might be a cheap temporary fix to my bike problems. The owner has been slow to respond but he has the petles he just took them off to hang it up. Hopefully he gets back to me ASAP I wanted to pick it up today, but emailed him again saying ill get it tomorrow since its starting to get dark here. But anyway enough of my blabber I just wanted to share this.
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The woman who owned this is elderly and can no longer ride it. So I guess she's being generous. It looks like a nice bike, even if it needs fixed up, 20 bucks isn't bad price for a bike that already has drops on it!!
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Yeah, agreed, it can be highly variable as to what you get into.
If you're satisfied to ride it the way it is, rather than upgrade anything; if you do your own tuning, etc.; and if everything works on it now, then you're in good shape.
Slap a couple of high-quality tires and tubes and some brake pads on it, and you've got a $170 bike instead of a $20 bike, though.
(Is it the right size, by the way?)
If you're satisfied to ride it the way it is, rather than upgrade anything; if you do your own tuning, etc.; and if everything works on it now, then you're in good shape.
Slap a couple of high-quality tires and tubes and some brake pads on it, and you've got a $170 bike instead of a $20 bike, though.
(Is it the right size, by the way?)
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Yeah, agreed, it can be highly variable as to what you get into.
If you're satisfied to ride it the way it is, rather than upgrade anything; if you do your own tuning, etc.; and if everything works on it now, then you're in good shape.
Slap a couple of high-quality tires and tubes and some brake pads on it, and you've got a $170 bike instead of a $20 bike, though.
(Is it the right size, by the way?)
If you're satisfied to ride it the way it is, rather than upgrade anything; if you do your own tuning, etc.; and if everything works on it now, then you're in good shape.
Slap a couple of high-quality tires and tubes and some brake pads on it, and you've got a $170 bike instead of a $20 bike, though.
(Is it the right size, by the way?)
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Define "worth". Re-sell? Maybe. Starting point for making a ridable bike? Maybe. The problem is that you can't see the condition of the bb and the hubs without taking them apart. If nothing feels too bad on initial inspection (and the bike fits of course) then yeah it's probably worth $20.
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Define "worth". Re-sell? Maybe. Starting point for making a ridable bike? Maybe. The problem is that you can't see the condition of the bb and the hubs without taking them apart. If nothing feels too bad on initial inspection (and the bike fits of course) then yeah it's probably worth $20.
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Define "worth". Re-sell? Maybe. Starting point for making a ridable bike? Maybe. The problem is that you can't see the condition of the bb and the hubs without taking them apart. If nothing feels too bad on initial inspection (and the bike fits of course) then yeah it's probably worth $20.
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Well if it fits then you can't go wrong with a $20 bike. I wish you good luck
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If I'm looking at that picture correctly, it looks like the seatpost is pretty much slammed- that can be a sign that the frame is too big for the current owner. Unless you got longer than normal legs for your height, it may well be too big for you as well. Won't know until you take it for a spin, though.
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Short answer: Possibly.
If I'm looking at that picture correctly, it looks like the seatpost is pretty much slammed- that can be a sign that the frame is too big for the current owner. Unless you got longer than normal legs for your height, it may well be too big for you as well. Won't know until you take it for a spin, though.
If I'm looking at that picture correctly, it looks like the seatpost is pretty much slammed- that can be a sign that the frame is too big for the current owner. Unless you got longer than normal legs for your height, it may well be too big for you as well. Won't know until you take it for a spin, though.
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it also looks like the seat post and reflector on the seat post are wrapped with a bunch of packing tape. Maybe the old lady couldn't tighten the seat bolt or lost the clamp/bolt entirely?
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I've found this is Craig's list
bicycle 10 speed
While it might not be the best bike it's a 20 dollar fixer up bike that I can ride. My friends and I have mad a promise to each other that we are going to train for the little 500 next year. so this bike might be a cheap temporary fix to my bike problems. The owner has been slow to respond but he has the petles he just took them off to hang it up. Hopefully he gets back to me ASAP I wanted to pick it up today, but emailed him again saying ill get it tomorrow since its starting to get dark here. But anyway enough of my blabber I just wanted to share this.
bicycle 10 speed
While it might not be the best bike it's a 20 dollar fixer up bike that I can ride. My friends and I have mad a promise to each other that we are going to train for the little 500 next year. so this bike might be a cheap temporary fix to my bike problems. The owner has been slow to respond but he has the petles he just took them off to hang it up. Hopefully he gets back to me ASAP I wanted to pick it up today, but emailed him again saying ill get it tomorrow since its starting to get dark here. But anyway enough of my blabber I just wanted to share this.
Please do not go alone if you decide to purchase.
Another option: https://bloomingtonbikeproject.com/
A bit of a drive, but may be worth the trip!
https://www.oldbikesbelong.com/
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I, as another woman, vote no. I just looked at the Indianapolis CL and there are some very nice bicycles there. Expand your search area. You may want to find a mechanic first and have him help you with your choice. I am not in you area, but I would be happy to explain my road to finding the right bicycle(s) for me. I have both new road bicycles as well as vintage commuters. Send a pm if you like.
Please do not go alone if you decide to purchase.
A bit of a drive, but may be worth the trip!
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Please do not go alone if you decide to purchase.
A bit of a drive, but may be worth the trip!
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So sorry. I was only trying to be helpful and was not aware you could wrench your own bicycle. I had confused you with another member searching for a commuter.
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I just picked up an old piece of junk bike that looks like it is in similar condition. And I spent $60.00 on new tubes, tires and tire liners and it's not close yet to being road worthy.
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And 100+ on the not going alone to see the bike piece of advice. It is not safe for a man or a woman, to answer a CL's ad without a buddy coming along. Too many creeps out there.
As to your question, yes I would spend the $20 on the bike and then apply some elbow grease getting the bike to be "more" ride ready.
Good luck and ride safely.
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And you didn't know what a "BB" was?
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I am a man and a pretty good mechanic. I would not have been offended by the advice if it was offered to me.
And 100+ on the not going alone to see the bike piece of advice. It is not safe for a man or a woman, to answer a CL's ad without a buddy coming along. Too many creeps out there.
As to your question, yes I would spend the $20 on the bike and then apply some elbow grease getting the bike to be "more" ride ready.
Good luck and ride safely.
And 100+ on the not going alone to see the bike piece of advice. It is not safe for a man or a woman, to answer a CL's ad without a buddy coming along. Too many creeps out there.
As to your question, yes I would spend the $20 on the bike and then apply some elbow grease getting the bike to be "more" ride ready.
Good luck and ride safely.
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