Hard to believe this isn’t a stolen item. $1500 bikes don’t end up at thrift stores.
Gravy_Rainbow on
Great find, I love my All-City Mr Pink. If you’re new to cycling, the pedals on yours are more common for road use than gravel and can be annoying if you don’t have road shoes and cleats. Switching over to flat pedals or double sided clipless would be a worthy upgrade
C4D3NZA on
what the fuck hahahah
Fun_Blacksmith_8888 on
Oh that’s real stolen.
Pristine_Remote2123 on
It’s great when people follow their dreams to take up a sport that the “really wanted to get into”, do their research, check out local stores, talk to experts and spend money on good equipment that they will get years of enjoyment from.
Milesandsmiles1 on
Hard to tell but the front fork looks kind of bent back, maybe it was in a head on collision.
ForeignAdagio9169 on
Being realistic it passes as a 90’s retro bike so I can believe the price
gildthebilly on
Saddle is too high, move forward 1-2cm. Next question
Monolithx64 on
Does anyone else think the fork looks crumpled back into the frame?
BD59 on
Fork looks like it is bent back a bit from a crash…check the frame next to the head tube and look for ridges or creases in the tup and down tubes.
Full_Security7780 on
How and/or why would a stolen bike end up at a thrift store? Why would a thief go through the trouble to donate it rather than selling it or just throwing it in a ditch when they are done with it? Is it a thief that is considerate of the less fortunate?
It’s extremely common for expensive items to wind up in thrift stores. People die and their stuff is donated, people move quickly and aren’t able to pack everything, people with more money than sense buy bikes and never use them then donate them. This bike doesn’t have to be stolen.
Yucca_Brevifolia on
Great find! I bought one a model year newer for ~1600 during the pandemic. One of my biggest purchases, but this bike rips. Currently re-painting and re-building it for its 3rd life and I’m appreciating it all over again. Modern geometry/standards with vintage flourishes and surprisingly snappy steel? Hell yeah big dawg.
If you find the steering a bit twitchy like I did, I find it rides a touch more stable with a little weight loaded on the front fork.
Have fun, ride safe!
waroftrees on
Definitely check that serial number, but all in all, great find! I’ve been wanting an All City for a minute now, they are lovely bikes. Put a smile on my face seeing you score such a good bike to start out on.
I’d get it checked out by a bike shop and let them go over everything if you are not wanting to do it yourself. Maintenance on bikes like these are fairly easy and straightforward, but can be a little tricky while learning the ropes on the first few things you do yourself, such as brakes, shifters, drivetrain, BB, cables and housing.
Parktool channel has really great walkthroughs on certain repairs, anything from how to change a tube to how to press bearings. Highly recommend checking out some of their videos.
kurtplatinum on
Wtf. Thrift store find?! How much was it?
jezelay on
How tall are you? That looks like a 58 or 61 cm bike meant for someone 6’ tall minimum.
bluestaples on
It is the wrong size for you, however, for that price you can enjoy the heck out of it until you figure out exactly what you want in your next bike. Plus at that point you will be able to sell it for more than you paid for it 😉
whenveganscheat on
That’s a crazy score. If you’ve never owned a nice bike before, the replacement cost of wear items can be a shock. Doubly so for parts that get stolen or wrecked through neglect. Like if your wheels and saddle got stolen, it would be $5-700usd to replace through a shop. At minimum.
First thing I’d do is register the bike through 529 garage. Then buy a good u-lock (abus or krypto mini), a cable, and secure skewers. And get flat pedals if you’re going to ride with street shoes.
Then a basic tool and tire repair kit (folding bike tool with a chain tool, pump, patch kit, extra tube, squirt chain wax). That way you can dial in fit, and fix most everyday stuff that goes wrong.
Learn how to inspect your bike. Then get a tune, or tune it yourself.
SnooPandas3218 on
Lucky duck!
Bud_Johnson on
Return it or sell it and get a bike that fits. If your seat is slammed and you’ve got your bars angled up like that it’s a sign the bike likely doesn’t fit properly.
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How much was it
Hard to believe this isn’t a stolen item. $1500 bikes don’t end up at thrift stores.
Great find, I love my All-City Mr Pink. If you’re new to cycling, the pedals on yours are more common for road use than gravel and can be annoying if you don’t have road shoes and cleats. Switching over to flat pedals or double sided clipless would be a worthy upgrade
what the fuck hahahah
Oh that’s real stolen.
It’s great when people follow their dreams to take up a sport that the “really wanted to get into”, do their research, check out local stores, talk to experts and spend money on good equipment that they will get years of enjoyment from.
Hard to tell but the front fork looks kind of bent back, maybe it was in a head on collision.
Being realistic it passes as a 90’s retro bike so I can believe the price
Saddle is too high, move forward 1-2cm. Next question
Does anyone else think the fork looks crumpled back into the frame?
Fork looks like it is bent back a bit from a crash…check the frame next to the head tube and look for ridges or creases in the tup and down tubes.
How and/or why would a stolen bike end up at a thrift store? Why would a thief go through the trouble to donate it rather than selling it or just throwing it in a ditch when they are done with it? Is it a thief that is considerate of the less fortunate?
It’s extremely common for expensive items to wind up in thrift stores. People die and their stuff is donated, people move quickly and aren’t able to pack everything, people with more money than sense buy bikes and never use them then donate them. This bike doesn’t have to be stolen.
Great find! I bought one a model year newer for ~1600 during the pandemic. One of my biggest purchases, but this bike rips. Currently re-painting and re-building it for its 3rd life and I’m appreciating it all over again. Modern geometry/standards with vintage flourishes and surprisingly snappy steel? Hell yeah big dawg.
If you find the steering a bit twitchy like I did, I find it rides a touch more stable with a little weight loaded on the front fork.
Have fun, ride safe!
Definitely check that serial number, but all in all, great find! I’ve been wanting an All City for a minute now, they are lovely bikes. Put a smile on my face seeing you score such a good bike to start out on.
I’d get it checked out by a bike shop and let them go over everything if you are not wanting to do it yourself. Maintenance on bikes like these are fairly easy and straightforward, but can be a little tricky while learning the ropes on the first few things you do yourself, such as brakes, shifters, drivetrain, BB, cables and housing.
Parktool channel has really great walkthroughs on certain repairs, anything from how to change a tube to how to press bearings. Highly recommend checking out some of their videos.
Wtf. Thrift store find?! How much was it?
How tall are you? That looks like a 58 or 61 cm bike meant for someone 6’ tall minimum.
It is the wrong size for you, however, for that price you can enjoy the heck out of it until you figure out exactly what you want in your next bike. Plus at that point you will be able to sell it for more than you paid for it 😉
That’s a crazy score. If you’ve never owned a nice bike before, the replacement cost of wear items can be a shock. Doubly so for parts that get stolen or wrecked through neglect. Like if your wheels and saddle got stolen, it would be $5-700usd to replace through a shop. At minimum.
First thing I’d do is register the bike through 529 garage. Then buy a good u-lock (abus or krypto mini), a cable, and secure skewers. And get flat pedals if you’re going to ride with street shoes.
Then a basic tool and tire repair kit (folding bike tool with a chain tool, pump, patch kit, extra tube, squirt chain wax). That way you can dial in fit, and fix most everyday stuff that goes wrong.
Learn how to inspect your bike. Then get a tune, or tune it yourself.
Lucky duck!
Return it or sell it and get a bike that fits. If your seat is slammed and you’ve got your bars angled up like that it’s a sign the bike likely doesn’t fit properly.