Beaters in LA
04-14-06 | 12:15 AM
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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
04-14-06 | 12:17 AM
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Try Atomic Cycles on Saticoy in Van Nuys... they have a good selection of used stuff.
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04-14-06 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wangster
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
www.bicyclekitchen.com
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04-14-06 | 12:27 AM
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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.
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.
04-14-06 | 12:33 AM
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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.
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.
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
04-14-06 | 12:42 AM
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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.
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.
04-14-06 | 12:49 AM
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theyre closed on friday let me think about this
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Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
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Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
04-14-06 | 10:08 AM
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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.
04-14-06 | 03:44 PM
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When you're tired of driving around the westside, go see Paul at Atomic Cycles, I'm sure he can help you out.
https://www.geocities.com/atomiccycles/
not your average bike shop...
https://www.geocities.com/atomiccycles/
not your average bike shop...
