Oh my gosh. What have I done. Help.

[sandra]

Please explain lugged.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Please explain lugged.

Bike tubes connected simply by welding (TIG welded):
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...954/680516.JPG

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...954/680202.JPG

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...taylor_tig.jpg

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...tig_welded.gif

Bikes tubes connected by inserting into steel LUGS at the joints and then brazed to seal:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...3Doff%26sa%3DG

http://www.ciclisucarta.it/images/drawings.jpg

http://www.vendettacycles.com/vendet...es/gallery.htm

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Here's a nice article about taking an old lugged steel vintage Raleigh and making it into a great touring bike:
http://readytoride.biz/?m=200612

Comparing Waterford lugged bottom bracket and TIG welded bottom bracket:
http://www.waterfordbikes.com/site/tech/bb.php

Some info on classic touring bikes:
http://beauty.nagog.smasher.net:81/b...es/000376.html

[mimitabby]

Sandra
10 dollar bikes might just be walmart bikes. take a list of bike brand names with you. if none of those names are on the list don't buy anything!

[sandra]

right. I could get there and they could be Murray and Huffy.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If the guy said 20-30 "old" bikes to be cleared out of a barn, I doubt there are too many newish Walmart bikes there- they would have been sold at garage sales more recently.
Probably at least one or two worth taking home.
Just remember- the bike may cost you $10 but it might cost several hundred to replace lots of rusty or broken parts. Superficial rust is usually no problem. Rusty chains, cables, etc. are obviously replaceable.

[sandra]

I just emailed the guy and asked him about the condition of the bikes and what is there. Told him I was not interested in kids bikes. If I find a good pair of handlebars for my mixte (did I mention it would be here Thursday? ) it would be worth the trip.

[mimitabby]

Sandra, if i lived near you i'd want to go along for the ride! have fun

[mimitabby]

If the guy said 20-30 "old" bikes to be cleared out of a barn, I doubt there are too many newish Walmart bikes there- they would have been sold at garage sales more recently.
Probably at least one or two worth taking home.
Just remember- the bike may cost you $10 but it might cost several hundred to replace lots of rusty or broken parts. Superficial rust is usually no problem. Rusty chains, cables, etc. are obviously replaceable.

Lisa, forgive me, i live in washington where "old" houses are 15 years old.