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  1. 10-09-2007, 01:39 PM #1
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    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!
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    right. I could get there and they could be Murray and Huffy.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Sandra, if i lived near you i'd want to go along for the ride! have fun
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    Quote Originally Posted by mimitabby View Post
    Sandra, if i lived near you i'd want to go along for the ride! have fun
    Road trip. Can you be here by Friday? I'd love to have you.
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    People commented "nice lugs" on the mixte that I bought and I was thinking they meant the bolts holding the tire on. I bought the thing not even knowing about lugs. Let's hope I got lucky.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lisa S.H. View Post
    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.
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