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Old 09-03-21, 02:55 PM
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Too small to ride, too cool to sell.

I usually only keep bikes I ride, but for some reason I’ve hung on to this one. I think it just looks cool, and just can’t get myself to get rid of it.

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I have, down to the pin, your exact bicycle pictured but 2 feet in front of me. A recent acquisition for $20, it’s currently sitting as a pile of parts. I’ll snap a photo soon once it’s complete.
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Perhaps you'll discover you were holding it for a smaller friend you haven't met yet?

I have no problem finding all sorts of cool bikes in any size up to and including 56, but I need 58 or 59.
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How far off is it from your size?
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Nice. I'm 5'-10" and I think I could ride it after an overhaul leaving everything just as it is. And I have a bike that is a bit too small but my grandson will enjoy it one day I hope so it isn't going anywhere.
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Hoods, bar tape, and rear rim look like they need help.
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Originally Posted by merziac
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perhaps he hasn't seen your bikes?...
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Hoods, bar tape, and rear rim look like they need help.
It’s as found, I haven’t gotten around to cleaning and servicing it yet.
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That pin stripping really helps with the coolness!
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You, Robbie, and I all sold off this even cooler Semi Pro.

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Originally Posted by cb400bill
You, Robbie, and I all sold off this even cooler Semi Pro.



That is one of the few that I regret selling.
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Originally Posted by sloar
That is one of the few that I regret selling.
Me too.
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