What's going on w/ that NDS chainstay? Looks...smashed?
RoadWearier I think it is going to depend on your philosophy. I've been making a switch from 'bottom feeder opportunist' to 'strategic higher end buyer' meaning, in order for me to get a new bike, it needs to be sufficiently higher end (except for my beloved Huffys, of course) and something I am looking for. At that end, I don't mind a higher price. Whereas before, I'd be willing to get into just about anything at the right price, and that was how most of my finds were obtained. What also helps make this switch is now how 'needy' all the bikes become, since most bikes on that cheaper end are in some sort of project status, needing
something. Also the fact that all the room is gone might also play a part
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I wouldn't be tempted by this bike, but if it looks like you could have some fun w/ it, and have a wheelset that could work w/ it, $10 is nothing - cheap thrills.