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Old 03-23-20, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Clang
This bike is pretty nice in terms of room for fenders. Plus it would still look classy with swept-back bars.I like the half-chromed stays and fork blades.

Kobe Cobra - $100 (Arlington)

https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bi...083021499.html



And here's another thread full of inspiration: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...nversions.html
Originally Posted by bikemig
+ 1 on this bike. The parts are good quality. The bike has forged drop outs so the frame is likely good quality as well. And with the center pull brakes and likely 27 inch wheels, you have lots of room for reasonable volume tires and fenders especially if you go to 700c wheels.
...and in addition, you would be rescuing it from spending its life being ridden by a person who was too short to ride it.
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