The "Should I..." Thread
02-26-13, 11:13 PM
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02-26-13, 11:14 PM
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02-27-13, 08:11 AM
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02-27-13, 08:23 AM
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Should I pick this up? I've always entertained the idea of getting some rollers...
https://martinsburg.craigslist.org/bik/3634971229.html
$30 bucks - could probably offer $20
https://martinsburg.craigslist.org/bik/3634971229.html
$30 bucks - could probably offer $20
I bought a pair of older rollers as well this year (american classics for $80), the band was shot, so I picked a new band for $15 on ebay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/321054196552...84.m1497.l2649
So, for less than $50 you're in business, that's a damn good deal.
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02-27-13, 08:46 AM
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Just pay the $30.
I bought a pair of older rollers as well this year (american classics for $80), the band was shot, so I picked a new band for $15 on ebay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/321054196552...84.m1497.l2649
So, for less than $50 you're in business, that's a damn good deal.
I bought a pair of older rollers as well this year (american classics for $80), the band was shot, so I picked a new band for $15 on ebay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/321054196552...84.m1497.l2649
So, for less than $50 you're in business, that's a damn good deal.
02-28-13, 12:32 AM
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What kind of stand?
02-28-13, 12:37 AM
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What kind of stickers?
02-28-13, 08:33 AM
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02-28-13, 10:24 PM
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Should I just say screw it and get a pake?
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02-28-13, 10:40 PM
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Been on the fence between the rum runner and the cinelli gazzetta. The rum runner would allow me to keep my plans of building that Full Suspension bike. The cinelli, not so much. Also thinking about going custom through gunnar/waterford.
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02-28-13, 10:48 PM
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Aren't you using this frame to do longer road rides? Like regular rides in the 2+ hour range????
You should get something with water bottle cage mounts.
You should get something with water bottle cage mounts.
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02-28-13, 10:50 PM
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This year has been a disaster, weather has been sucky, mileage is way down from last year, head has simply been with the Dirt Jumper.
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03-01-13, 08:58 PM
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I know some one said that old schwinns are craptastic junq, the guy said this was a "Racer" and it looks like what I can afford while back in the states for 3 months and is better than 98% of the bikes here in Cambodia. So knowing that is was a Racer frame does this change anything?
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03-01-13, 09:02 PM
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I know some one said that old schwinns are craptastic junq, the guy said this was a "Racer" and it looks like what I can afford while back in the states for 3 months and is better than 98% of the bikes here in Cambodia. So knowing that is was a Racer frame does this change anything?
Seems a little high but I'd be kinda tempted.
I can imagine a lot of Flying Pigeons and the like over there.
I'd go for North Roads or similar in the bar department.
03-02-13, 08:02 AM
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I know some one said that old schwinns are craptastic junq, the guy said this was a "Racer" and it looks like what I can afford while back in the states for 3 months and is better than 98% of the bikes here in Cambodia. So knowing that is was a Racer frame does this change anything?
It was only a racer in the sense that it originally came with drop bars.
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03-02-13, 03:31 PM
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https://martinsburg.craigslist.org/bik/3653895355.html
Should I pick this up for $35 ? He won't go any lower because he apparently spent about that on new tires + tubes.
I don't know much about Free Spirits, but I was thinking it would be cool to convert to a townie or just leave is stock for putting around town/tinkering.
I would prefer something lugged, maybe i'll wait for something better to come along?
Should I pick this up for $35 ? He won't go any lower because he apparently spent about that on new tires + tubes.
I don't know much about Free Spirits, but I was thinking it would be cool to convert to a townie or just leave is stock for putting around town/tinkering.
I would prefer something lugged, maybe i'll wait for something better to come along?
03-02-13, 04:22 PM
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At that price, I'd consider buying it just to have a beater/loaner bike around.
03-02-13, 04:24 PM
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