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Fat City Chris Chance

Old 09-04-19, 04:39 AM
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Fat City Chris Chance

Is this possible at this price?

I can’t find any info on this model online.
I’d appreciate any advice in regard to value and what size you think it may be. I’m looking for a 54cm but it looks more like a 56cm to me.


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Old 09-04-19, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mdl
Is this possible at this price?

I can’t find any info on this model online.
I’d appreciate any advice in regard to value and what size you think it may be. I’m looking for a 54cm but it looks more like a 56cm to me.


Thanks!
At what price?
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Old 09-04-19, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 2cam16
At what price?
Sorry - the seller is asking $460.
Thanks!
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Old 09-04-19, 08:08 AM
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Can't find much when I looked it up but I think you have it misnamed? Seems like it was from a small builder named Chris Chance, who started Fat City bikes.

Got a link or pictures? This could easily be worth $460.
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A Chris Chance bicycle is worth $460 unless it is completely destroyed (rust, dents etc)

Is this a road bike or a mountain bike
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Originally Posted by DMC707
A Chris Chance bicycle is worth $460 unless it is completely destroyed (rust, dents etc)

Is this a road bike or a mountain bike
I thought so too. It’s a road bike. The listing provides no info other than price. I’ve reached out to the seller. Waiting to hear back.
I’ve attached the only picture provided in the listing.
sorry - having a little trouble doing so from my cell.
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Old 09-04-19, 10:19 AM
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Chris Chance road bike = early progenitor of Indy Fab road bikes. I have three IF's, and they're all superb. $460 could be a steal if that's what you're looking for.
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Looks similar to the Slim Chance...https://fatchance.bike/the-pros-closet-92-slim-chance/

https://fatchance.bike/1991-slim-chance-review/
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Thank you everyone for your feedback.

So, I called the seller. He said (wait for it)... “ I no longer have the bike. My ex-wife has it. I’m sorry.“

Aarrrgghhh!! Lol 😂 so close!!You just can’t make this stuff up.

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Arrgh!

Those are sweet rides. One of the few bikes I still seek.
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