I don't know why I was debating so much? It's only $7, but I guess the thought of another bike in the house (and breaking the news to DH without him exploding) was what was worrying me, really. He didn't flip out too much. I ONLY have 6 bikes now, but I plan on selling 2.
Ok, so I went by and looked at it and bought it. Go figure, it's just my size (sorry MD, it wouldn't have fit your tall frame- or so I tell myself).
It's really a sweet little ride! Now I might have to fix it up and keep it and sell the other bike I use for errands (my Sears Free Spirit). It needs some work: the rims are rusty (but I can switch out the rims on my Free Spirit) and the handlebars are not in great shape (again- I'll switch out the ones on my Free Spirit) and the saddle is bad (the Free Spirit has a good one...).
So basically I'll change out all the good parts on the Free Spirit, put a new chain on it, and it'll be one purty bike. I'll have to play around with it a little, but when I get it looking nice (if it turns out the way I want), I'll post a pic.
Is there any way to know the age of the bike? Is it stamped somewhere secret?
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01-30-2008, 03:33 AM #1
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01-30-2008, 04:30 AM #2
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Congratulations!
(more pictures, purty please, so we can oogle it properly?)
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01-30-2008, 04:46 AM #3
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Congrats! Look under the bottom bracket for a serial number. Then you'll have to find out how that manufacturer numbered its frames.
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01-30-2008, 06:09 AM #4
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I'm 5'5". I don't think I've ever been called tall! Originally Posted by Tri Girl
Go figure, it's just my size (sorry MD, it wouldn't have fit your tall frame- or so I tell myself).
Enjoy your new mixte! Please post some pictures.I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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01-30-2008, 06:46 AM #5
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If the rims are rusty, but otherwise in good shape, see if you can get your hands on some Quick-Glo to clean it up.
I cleaned up the rims and bars on an old Schwinn cruiser I got at a yard sale, and they look great. The stuff is hard to find, however.
I saw this, too, on cleaning wheels...http://www.bunchobikes.com/chrome.htm2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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02-08-2008, 03:01 PM #6
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OK- here she is in all her classic glory. Her rims are rusty, and her handlebars are not the prettiest (and she's got some scratches in her paint), but she's so pretty and I just love her. Once I cleaned the paint, I realized it's pretty sparkly (like glitter)- so purty. I've lusted after a mixte for some time, and finally got one. Bought her for $7, put about $70 worth of repairs into her (tires, tubes, a new seat, sparkly handlebar grips and chain) and she's like *new.* I couldn't be happier. Now I'll just donate the other two riding around town bikes I have lying around to the local women's shelter, and everyone will be happy.
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02-08-2008, 03:40 PM #7
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I know how long you have been looking for one. She's a beauty! Love the basket, it's just like mine. Mine made so much noise as I rode, I finally took it off.
What kind of tires do you have? I need new tires and want gumwalls. I covet the sparkly handgrips too!"Chisel praise in stone; write criticism in sand."
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02-08-2008, 05:24 PM #8
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Very nice! And what a wonderful thing you're doing for the women's shelter.
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02-08-2008, 08:07 PM #9
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*\o/* *\o/* *\o/* Very nice thing to do.
You might be able to get a local shop to donate helmets?Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
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