Beaters in LA
 

I need to know whats a good place to search for beaters or simple conversions in LA. I looked all over on CL and went to a bunch of salvation army stores and goodwill and have not found a single candidate. Do you guys have any good sources for this? I'm in LA a lot and I'm getting sick of not having a bike here so I'm looking to get a beater to ride around town and keep here for when I'm back. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

Try Atomic Cycles on Saticoy in Van Nuys... they have a good selection of used stuff.

www.bicyclekitchen.com

what size are you? small, right?

bicycle kitchen's closed tomorrow right? I thought that was a repair space and doesn't actually sell bikes?

Yeah, I'm pretty small... I ride anything from 49-52cm.

Sashae, Van Nuys is out in the boondocks to me... too far of a drive and I avoid that area if I can...

I'm just looking for something really cheap that I won't feel bad leaving here most of the year. I hate driving around all the time here, especially since I live on the west side, theres really no need to drive. I'm gonna be here till monday so it'd be cool if I can find a bike by then so I'll have one to ride next time I'm over on this coast.

cheap=how much?

btw kitchen has alot of frames you can buy and convert, they have mechanics who will show u how and you use the space and tools.

Cheap=under 200... real beater... I'd be down to convert and as long as they have tools I can do it myself, but are they open tomorrow?

Any other place that'll have super cheap frames or conversions? I'm not looking to go out to the valley, but I know that the westside isn't the best area to look for this stuff.

theyre closed on friday let me think about this

There is a place on Pico, just West of Lincoln in Santa Monica ( Ican't remember the name). There is also another shop on Venice Bl. 2 blks East of Western Bl.

there's a place on the south side of pico just west of vermont. he's got some frames, some parts, all in heaps on the floor. an ideal location to find a beater.

good luck

When you're tired of driving around the westside, go see Paul at Atomic Cycles, I'm sure he can help you out.

http://www.geocities.com/atomiccycles/

not your average bike shop...

I have a bike that you can have for free
 

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