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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10-09-2007, 02:54 PM #1
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10-09-2007, 03:02 PM #2
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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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10-09-2007, 03:53 PM #3
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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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10-09-2007, 05:08 PM #4
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Road trip. Can you be here by Friday? I'd love to have you.
Originally Posted by mimitabby
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10-09-2007, 05:09 PM #5
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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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10-09-2007, 06:22 PM #6
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Too funny! Originally Posted by sandra
Now you are a more "worldly" woman.
Watch out when you are riding along and guys say "Nice lugs" though....
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10-09-2007, 06:36 PM #7
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yeah Sandra you are taking a quick course on classic bike afficionaderie.
I can't come, I have to pick my son up at the airport tomorrow!
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10-09-2007, 03:54 PM #8
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Lisa, forgive me, i live in washington where "old" houses are 15 years old. Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
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