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Posted By RoadWearier

I agree. Although people in my neck of the woods...

I agree. Although people in my neck of the woods think anything old is "vintage" and therefore worth $250. I Found a Giant Sedona with a rack for $100. Assuming my size and in pretty good shape I...
05-27-24, 06:02 PM
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Views: 838
Posted By RoadWearier

You assume stolen? I assume usual ignorance...

You assume stolen? I assume usual ignorance about bikes. I find most people still think bikes are sized based on wheel diameter. Which, I guess in the case of Wally world bikes they are
05-26-24, 09:14 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

It was missing much more than that:lol:

It was missing much more than that:lol:
05-26-24, 09:13 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

I've bought and many bikes as well. The bike...

I've bought and many bikes as well. The bike looked ok to me in pictures but unfortunately completely packed out derailleurs are unfortunately something you have to discover in person. Same with...
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Posted By RoadWearier

Well I'm meeting tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be...

Well I'm meeting tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be a dud.
I figure I can rev up the eBay account and net $100 on the accessories if I dont need them. Probably would sell the light and maybe the Seat...
05-25-24, 05:16 PM
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Posted By RoadWearier

Thank you all! Great points! I drove 50 miles and...

Thank you all! Great points! I drove 50 miles and over 3 hours (Memorial Day Traffic, yay!) to go to Benton (cue the banjos) TN to look at the Specialized Sirrus.....

I should have said...
05-25-24, 11:49 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

I like those bars. How wide are they? I always...

I like those bars. How wide are they? I always wanted back swept bars but I don't want cruiser bars
05-25-24, 10:22 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

These are all good points to an admittedly vague...

These are all good points to an admittedly vague and wonky question. And I appreciate keeping the discussion civil and non-hateful. Truthfully buying both bikes would still cost less than a used...
05-25-24, 09:46 AM
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Views: 838
Posted By RoadWearier

Lol...unfortunately Ive learned some of that the...

Lol...unfortunately Ive learned some of that the hard way!
05-25-24, 09:19 AM
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Views: 838
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah the parts probably could be sold but it...

Yeah the parts probably could be sold but it would take a while and I refuse to sell on eBay anymore. It's the worst.

I really can't offer the guy $150 since I already told him I'd take it for...
05-25-24, 09:14 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

That's kind of where I'm headed. I actually...

That's kind of where I'm headed. I actually posted about the Motobecane earlier and didn't get many answers initially but now I see others did answer. Seems pretty favorable.

I'm pretty confident...
05-25-24, 08:55 AM
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Views: 838
Posted By RoadWearier

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/79747240...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797472407992857/?mibextid=dXMIcH

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/434088082652530/?mibextid=dXMIcH

These are the links to the ads.
05-25-24, 08:53 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

Trying to Decide Between Two Very Different Bikes

I have an opportunity to get a 1979 Grand Jubile Touring with original light, front and rear racks and pump plus a Brooks Seat for $180 that was probably owned by an enthusiast.
OR a 2019...
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Posted By RoadWearier

Thanks for the Advice! I test ride it and found...

Thanks for the Advice! I test ride it and found it kind of uninspiring. I just sold a 2008ish Trek FX 7.3 so maybe that's why. I guess I just didn't feel the magic. Plus the brakes were more for...
05-25-24, 08:21 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

Any Specialized Sirrus 1.0 Owners?

I have an opportunity to buy a 2019 Specialized Sirrus for $125. Supposedly is 100% but will need a "tune-up" whatever that means. I'm told despite that, it is in rideable condition as is. Seems...
05-25-24, 06:10 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

I like this thread although I agree with an...

I like this thread although I agree with an earlier poster that you have posted exactly two times and both times you are asking about crashing. If you are that frightened,.maybe a bike isn't for you....
05-25-24, 05:53 AM
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Views: 165
Posted By RoadWearier

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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05-25-24, 05:51 AM
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Posted By RoadWearier

Aventon Solterra.2 for $1000?

This new from a dealer locally I'm not familiar with. Would this be a good deal? Seems like a decent brand, better than the throwaway bikes....
05-24-24, 01:42 PM
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Views: 522
Posted By RoadWearier

Thanks! That makes more sense! Sounds like...

Thanks! That makes more sense!

Sounds like I'll have to put $130 into it to make it safe to ride though. That's more than I wanted. Maybe I should just get a Kilo TT (or should I get the Pro...
05-24-24, 01:32 PM
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Posted By RoadWearier

Wait...you mean for the front...brake hole on the...

Wait...you mean for the front...brake hole on the crown to center rim, right?

THEN..Brake hole in rear on the seat stay to center REAR rim, correct?

I just tallied that up....over $50 per...
05-24-24, 12:20 PM
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Posted By RoadWearier

My uphill is a busy two lane road with a 35 mph...

My uphill is a busy two lane road with a 35 mph speed limit that cars typically do 50-55mph. Zig zagging even a little bit to get up a steep hill is not good for your health
05-24-24, 12:16 PM
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Views: 522
Posted By RoadWearier

Duplicate Thread Please Delete

Buying a Windsor "the Hour" track bike to try a fixie. But it has no brakes and I'm not ok with that. So I'm looking for brake suggestions. I'm only.paying $100 for the bike so don't need $100 brakes...
05-24-24, 12:10 PM
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Views: 522
Posted By RoadWearier

Need Brake Suggestions for a Track Bike Fixie and Toe Clip or pedal Suggestions

Buying a Windsor "the Hour" track bike to try a fixie. But it has no brakes and I'm not ok with that. So I'm looking for brake suggestions. I'm only.paying $100 for the bike so don't need $100...
05-24-24, 11:35 AM
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Views: 522
Posted By RoadWearier

Buying a Windsor The Hour Today. Need Brake suggestions! And toe straps suggestions

Going to try the fixie life. Found a Windsor the Hour (what a name!) for $100. Currently set up with no brakes. I will ride it around the neighborhood as is but I will Def want to put a front brake...
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Posted By RoadWearier

Cool! Plus I've always wanted to have a Brooks...

Cool! Plus I've always wanted to have a Brooks Saddle to see if it's worth the fuss
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Posted By RoadWearier

1978 Motobecane Jubilee, Worth it? Any Owners Want to Review it?

Is $225 a fair price for this assuming it fits?
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Seems like a...
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Views: 402
Posted By RoadWearier

Well I went and saw it. First thing the guy says...

Well I went and saw it. First thing the guy says is that "the brake pads may need replacing". They definitely looked old. Tires weren't too bad. Just dirty. But the rear wheel was slightly out of...
05-22-24, 12:40 PM
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Views: 247
Posted By RoadWearier

Here are some stats if you don't want to look at...

Here are some stats if you don't want to look at the link. Also I'm 5'10...is it too small? I know ebikes aren't as size sensitive as regular bikes.
...
05-22-24, 12:37 PM
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Views: 247
Posted By RoadWearier

Any thoughts on This Pedego City Commuter?

I'd like a bike to replace my car as much as possible. This one is available near me for $2000. There is a dealer here in Chattanooga.
...
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Views: 402
Posted By RoadWearier

I know downtube shifters are more popular but I...

I know downtube shifters are more popular but I never understood why. The only reason is people think they will be impaled on them on the stem. But really, does that happen? I spend much more time...
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Views: 315
Posted By RoadWearier

Nice job cleaning it! I'm assuming the bearings...

Nice job cleaning it! I'm assuming the bearings haven't been regreased, cables are the old cables, etc? Maybe someone would give you $140-150 just because it's shiny! It would be nice if you could...
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Views: 315
Posted By RoadWearier

Pictures would help. Schwinn Varsity isn't a real...

Pictures would help. Schwinn Varsity isn't a real rare model. There are many. They weigh around 40lbs with the accessories and quite frankly aren't fun to ride. Plus I've noticed the bike market has...
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Views: 402
Posted By RoadWearier

​​​​​Yeah. 1980 seems a questionable year for...

​​​​​Yeah. 1980 seems a questionable year for Peugeot. I guess there's an issue of "swiss threading" vs "French" vs others. Seems like fixing this bike might be problematic down the road if I were...
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Views: 402
Posted By RoadWearier

Schwinn World Sport vs Peugeot Carbolite 105. Which Would You Pick?

I can get the World Sport for $60 and the Peugeot for $90. I haven't seen them yet except for pics. I'm leaning toward the Schwinn but the Peugeot seems to get a lot of love too....
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Views: 902
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah I agree on the 700c conversion. It would be...

Yeah I agree on the 700c conversion. It would be great. I may take a 700c off my other bike to see if I can make the brakes work. I've read enough to know that sometimes you can and sometimes you...
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Views: 902
Posted By RoadWearier

​​​​​I'll ask a stupid question....I'm assuming...

​​​​​I'll ask a stupid question....I'm assuming alloy wheels are what people refer to as *steel?". I liked that it's not a hi-tensile frame. He says there's just dirt on the tires but they look...
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Views: 902
Posted By RoadWearier

Thanks for that link. I couldn't find it but I...

Thanks for that link. I couldn't find it but I knew it existed.
If it IS a 84-85 then it's a winner (to me). Thanks!
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Views: 902
Posted By RoadWearier

Oh I know this is no Paramount by any means. ...

Oh I know this is no Paramount by any means. FWIW I LIKE turkey levers! Weird, I know but they are a comfortable way to slow stop the bike without being in the drops. And I know stem shifters are a...
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Views: 902
Posted By RoadWearier

Is this One of the "Good" Schwinn World Sports?

IOW, is this one of the later year models with the chromoly frames and Aluminum wheels or one of the boat anchors with hi-tensile steel frame and steel rims? I can get it for $60 and supposedly 100%...
05-10-24, 04:11 PM
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Views: 1,267
Posted By RoadWearier

Well like I said in the OP. I tried that. ...

Well like I said in the OP. I tried that. Submerged the whole tire piece by piece in a bucket of water and saw no bubbles. And again I checked tube, tire and rim. Nothing there.
05-10-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,267
Posted By RoadWearier

Ever Have an Untraceable Tire Leak?

I have a front tire that keeps losing air. I recently replaced the tube. Pumped it up and two days later it was completely flat. I thought maybe when I had replaced the tube and was doing other...
05-06-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RoadWearier

FOD? Foreign Object or Debris? Fking Odious...

FOD? Foreign Object or Debris? Fking Odious Detritus?
05-06-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RoadWearier

Those look interesting! Of course it would not...

Those look interesting! Of course it would not have stopped my last 3 flats from occuring. One was a 2 inch lumber nail that went into the tread and out the sidewall, one was a cut stem, and the...
05-06-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RoadWearier

Ok. Screw it. I'll just put in the new tube. ...

Ok. Screw it. I'll just put in the new tube. If I patch it, I'll just worry about it the whole time. I have some steep hills in my neck of the woods where I'm going over 30 mph on busy roads. I...
05-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RoadWearier

Is Velox the brand name? I saw vulcanizing glue...

Is Velox the brand name? I saw vulcanizing glue at an auto parts store. I assume that's ok to use?

I'd like to patch of possible instead of repeatedly buying tubes but I also want to be safe. I...
05-06-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RoadWearier

That's a shame. I hate wasting money. I have a...

That's a shame. I hate wasting money. I have a spare tube so I'll just use that.

Apparently Slime makes a "Patch Cement" for use with tire patches. Maybe I could use these patches WITH the glue?
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