Saw this listing about 2 hours away from me. To my eyes and preference, the bike looks fantastic. Any reason I shouldn't do it? Any reasons why I definitely should?
by rendereduselessbyAI
Saw this listing about 2 hours away from me. To my eyes and preference, the bike looks fantastic. Any reason I shouldn't do it? Any reasons why I definitely should?
by rendereduselessbyAI
2 Comments
IMO the price would be better if it was in more original shape. Someone has replaced the old 5 speed freewheel with a cheap 7 speed one, and a modern derailleur, the tires are cheap Duro/Kenda slicks which aren’t all that great, and the grips are cracked and need to be replaced.
Up to you if you think the price is worth it, it costs money to get any old bike refurbished (eg. cables/housing, chain, tires, tubes are over $100 already), and it looks like a bike shop built/is selling this so it should be ready to ride.
Another poster mentioned some missing original parts, which, in this case I don’t see as being an issue? Are the 5-speed freewheel and original derailleur desirable on this unit? (I don’t think so), you’re not buying a classic original, It’s got the obvious upgrade path started already