So awhile back my moms bike got stolen and my uncle gave her his old Klein to ride around town. But after she blew the front shock out, I couldn’t stand to see her suffering and I decided to buy her a new cannondale that was like her original bike that fits her much better. Now she wants to throw this bike away.
I know kleins can be sought after and it used to be a nice bike but the frame has seen better days. I used to mountain bike a lot and recently saw this sub and loved the frankenstein bike creations you all come up with. So my question is what should I save off this bike as it’s too small of a frame for me to fully restore. I know deore components used to be great but not sure if this would all be considered junk now. Any help appreciated, and if you are interested in any of the parts just hit me up.
TL;DR what parts would you save?
by ApronLairport
16 Comments
Save everything. XT and LX are good quality parts, and the frame looks like a Pulse Race, not the most sought after, but worth hundo or so if there aren’t any dents. My guess is you have about $125 in parts if you find the right buyer. 9 speed stuff is bombproof.
Or just sell the whole thing on marketplace or Craig’s and mention the fork needs service.
The cranks and derailleurs are good, most people from this sub would likely keep the whole bike. Most would also likely spend a few hundred bucks between a rigid fork and front basket.
The cranks and derailleurs are good, most people from this sub would likely keep the whole bike. Most would also likely spend a few hundred bucks between a rigid fork and front basket and color matched accessories.
Take fork apart, remove springs, replace with pvc pipe spacers, put back together
Or if that doesn’t work just get a rigid fork
Everything but the fork
There’s a pretty decent Klein following out there, could likely sell the frame even in this condition
Nice, I like it a lot, and I’d try to preserve the patina. Maybe a new clear coat?
It’s too bad it’s too small for you, it’s a nice bike.
Easier to say what to toss: tires, tubes, grips, seat, chain, fork. The frame’s a toss up or a keep if you like riding alloy frames. Nice parts bike.
I want the crank and everything
Plenty of people (including myself) would be happy to build a bike from the frame up. A bike in this condition would actually be great for someone like me that likes projects, especially because it has functioning parts. If you’re already thinking of throwing it out, put it up for cheap or free and qualify buyers so it goes to a bike enthusiast and not some weirdo who just wants a free bike and doesn’t know what he’s getting into.
One does not simply throw away an old Klein!
It…
Literally everything, I’ll have it if you don’t want it
“tWenTy-s1X iS dEAd”
Just donate to me 😁✌️
The XT-components are really nice. Take a look if the rear derailleur is working properly as in my experience the feather in this generation can become too weak over time to shift the chain properly. If you can it only adjust so the chain is either going up with each shifter press or going down then the feather in the rear derailleur is shot. The shifter might need a bit of oil spray or WD40 in the mechanics because the grease becomes harder over time and is “gluing” the moving parts to its current position. Cranks, chainrings and pedals look good. Check if the pedals are wobbling on the axle, that is a sign the bearings are worn out. A little wobble is okay. The Hollowtech-2-BB can live for ages. If the cranks move freely and there is no play when pushing the cranks horizontally side to side it is still okay. Also take the bar, the stem withe the spacers and the seatstay. The tyres look definitely too dry to survive much longer. Check the hubs if they run smooth or not, check the spoke tension and if the rim is wobbling horizontally or vertically. Think about if the wheels – which seem to be classic 26er with a ERTRO of 559 mm – are useful for your next project. I would throw away the brake pads, the chain and the cassette as well as the fork. Or give the last one away for tinkerers.