He's only partially aware. I already put platform pedals on my cushy full suspension mountain bike so he can ride around, but I've got my eye on a Cross Check that someone is selling for $525 bucks. I'll have to switch it to flat bars and trigger shifters or something. Probably throw a double back on too.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/2434883242.html
What would you pay for that bike? Do you think it's a fair price?
I've asked him what his height and inseam is to get a feel for whether it would fit my 5'9", 30" inseam BF. I can always adjust the saddle and swap the stem.
Otherwise, this is exactly the bike I envision for him. Something sturdy, non-flashy and fairly indestructible that we can take on trail rides and that he could (maybe one day) ride to work.
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06-13-2011, 06:06 AM #1
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Picking up a new ride for the BF
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06-13-2011, 06:18 AM #2
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that's a great price for a great bike!!! I wouldn't walk away from that bike. i wish I had one myself! A friend and I went to Bike shop the other day to try out bikes and the surly was the #1 choice out of all the bikes in the shop. good luck.
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06-13-2011, 07:15 AM #3
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Oh, what a great idea. How about some 'bullhorn' type handlebars instead? They look cool; just in case, the link points to the Soma Fabrications web store.
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06-13-2011, 07:21 AM #4
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He'd probably run the other way! He hasn't been on a bike since he was a wee teen
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06-13-2011, 08:17 AM #5
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Ooo so it looks like this guy has a very similar build to James! 5'10, 30" inseam. James is really about 5' 9.5". He also just told me he'd pitch in half
I *would* pay for all of it, because I know it would be a life-changing gift, but I'm glad he wants to contribute.
If I can get it all worked out, he might be a new crosscheck owner tonight!Help me reach my $8,000 goal for the American Lung Association! Riding Seattle to D.C. for clean air! http://larissaridesforcleanair.org
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06-13-2011, 08:25 AM #6
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sweet! keep us posted.
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06-13-2011, 08:33 AM #7
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YOu might want to see if he has all the parts that he took off that.
He's basically got it as a 10 speed bike. YOur BF is likely going to want it as either a double or triple on the front crankset. So in addition to the shifters you're talking about buying, the flat bar - if you don't get the parts he took off, you're talking about a new front derailleur and a new crankset.
At that point, it's not a bargain for $500, given that you're gonna be putting a few hundred in parts & labor.
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