"I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread.

[dasgeh]

@ShawnoftheDread 59511 wrote:

Or bite the bullet and pedal your new Raleigh until you get used to it and the hill seems easy.

It’s been a good three months. I still miss my Felt. I’ll even load up extra lunch, etc one day, so I can take my Felt the next day. But I have to transport milk and parts every day, and they don’t fit well on the Felt.

[DaveK]

@dasgeh 59506 wrote:

Any suggestions for how I can get panniers on a Felt ZW25?

http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fly/FLY%20PAGE.htm

Note the pics of the rack install using the rear brake mount and the skewer. It can be done.

[cephas]

@dasgeh 59433 wrote:

58CM Handsome Devil / Alfine 11 internal-gear / dyno hub – $1275

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/3963507089.html

Damn you tall people

Meh. It doesn’t include the coffee cup holder. Worthless.

[mello yello]

Matte black and gold bicycle needs part – $40 (Arlington, VA)

“Up for sale is my broken a.n.design works bicycles. Bought it for around 300 dollars in December and the rear axle gave up on me as it was a little too small for me. All other parts are still intact. It comes with another wheel and tire that needs a slight truing. I haven’t ridden it in a month or two so there is a little rust but I will clean it up prior to. The cassette cog is still in working order, it just needs a new axle. Pickup near Ballston is preferred but would be able to deliver if around the area. Trying to get this off my hands asap so the most reasonable offer will be accepted.”

That sure does seem undervalue for a complete bike and 3 wheels, even if one needs an axle and one needs truing.

Well, it sure is funky. a.n. design works is a Japanese company, the US site domain has lapsed, and it currently sells in Japan for US$300 equivalent. Doesn’t seem like an above-average bike to begin with, so depending on condition, it could be he’s fishing for offers.

don’t know why I’m insomniac tonight, this is not helping.

[TwoWheelsDC]

CompetitiveCyclist and its family of sites has the K-Edge Garmin mounts on sale for $22.50, which is 50% off. Mine is now in the mail….

[DaveK]

@TwoWheelsDC 59763 wrote:

CompetitiveCyclist and its family of sites has the K-Edge Garmin mounts on sale for $22.50, which is 50% off. Mine is now in the mail….

I told myself I didn’t need another Garmin mount for my cross bike, but they keep pulling me back in…

[ShawnoftheDread]

This might be an okay deal. Soma CX bike, 50 cm, for $450. Though I don’t think I’ve seen a cross bike with downtube shifters before.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3973798095.html

[TwoWheelsDC]

@ShawnoftheDread 59792 wrote:

This might be an okay deal. Soma CX bike, 50 cm, for $450. Though I don’t think I’ve seen a cross bike with downtube shifters before.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3973798095.html

Their idea of “high end” is slightly different than mine…

[dasgeh]

@dasgeh 59513 wrote:

It’s been a good three months. I still miss my Felt. I’ll even load up extra lunch, etc one day, so I can take my Felt the next day. But I have to transport milk and parts every day, and they don’t fit well on the Felt.

So aside from those of you trying to talk me out of n+1’ing here (really?), what do people think of this ride: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3973826733.html? Peugeot Road Bike 54 cm. NICE!!! New tires, tubes. Tuned. – $260 (Falls Church on orange Line near DC…)

I’m pretty sure this guy posts a ton of bikes on CL. (most with “(Falls Church on orange Line near DC…) “) Anyone know of him? Or should I just finally get myself to Pheonix?

[ShawnoftheDread]

@dasgeh 59802 wrote:

So aside from those of you trying to talk me out of n+1’ing here (really?), what do people think of this ride: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3973826733.html? Peugeot Road Bike 54 cm. NICE!!! New tires, tubes. Tuned. – $260 (Falls Church on orange Line near DC…)

I’m pretty sure this guy posts a ton of bikes on CL. (most with “(Falls Church on orange Line near DC…) “) Anyone know of him? Or should I just finally get myself to Pheonix?

I think the commuter you’re trying to replace is much better.

[DismalScientist]

@dasgeh 59802 wrote:

So aside from those of you trying to talk me out of n+1’ing here (really?), what do people think of this ride: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3973826733.html? Peugeot Road Bike 54 cm. NICE!!! New tires, tubes. Tuned. – $260 (Falls Church on orange Line near DC…)

I’m pretty sure this guy posts a ton of bikes on CL. (most with “(Falls Church on orange Line near DC…) “) Anyone know of him? Or should I just finally get myself to Pheonix?

Underneath the fenders and rack, this looks like it probably was a low end bike for that period. It has bolt on wheels and stem shifters. Most likely, it has 27″ wheels, which implies a more limited tire selection. I would also check whether the rims are alloy or (boo) steel. Since lighting technology has improved, I wouldn’t pay anything extra for old lighting systems.
All in all, I think the price is too high. I would suggest getting a higher quality vintage (touring?) bike and adding fenders if you so desire.

By all means, check out Phoenix and The Old Bike Shop. I think their pricing is likely to be more reasonable.

[dasgeh]

@DismalScientist 59804 wrote:

Underneath the fenders and rack, this looks like it probably was a low end bike for that period. It has bolt on wheels and stem shifters. Most likely, it has 27″ wheels, which implies a more limited tire selection. I would also check whether the rims are alloy or (boo) steel. Since lighting technology has improved, I wouldn’t pay anything extra for old lighting systems.
All in all, I think the price is too high. I would suggest getting a higher quality vintage (touring?) bike and adding fenders if you so desire.

By all means, check out Phoenix and The Old Bike Shop. I think their pricing is likely to be more reasonable.

Thanks. I think you get what I’ve been looking for… Any suggestions on how to know what’s a “higher quality vintage touring bike”?

[mstone]

@dasgeh 59808 wrote:

Thanks. I think you get what I’ve been looking for… Any suggestions on how to know what’s a “higher quality vintage touring bike”?

Spend a zillion hours researching it, or bring a friend who has already done that.

[americancyclo]

@dasgeh 59802 wrote:

I’m pretty sure this guy posts a ton of bikes on CL. (most with “(Falls Church on orange Line near DC…) “) Anyone know of him? Or should I just finally get myself to Pheonix?

I bought a bike from him to use as a commuter. It may be a repossessed bike he bought from auction. He’s not bad, but I’d check phoenix first, I feel good about spending money at Phoenix.

[mello yello]

@dasgeh 59808 wrote:

Thanks. I think you get what I’ve been looking for… Any suggestions on how to know what’s a “higher quality vintage touring bike”?

There are things to look for –
Forged dropouts w/ derailleur hangar, (better than stamped, which is better in turn than flattened stays), and method of attachment – quality of brazing. Stamped dropouts inserted into squished rear stays is a mark of either a very old or a very poor quality bike.
Tubing stickers that say “butted” (can be just the main triangle, whole frame, or frame and fork), Tubing stickers that say columbus, tange, vitus, Reynolds (520 and up), True Temper, etc.
Components, etc.
Spend an hour looking on “Classic & Vintage” section of bikeforums.net and you’ll see the old guys call out a bunch of stuff as junk.

That old Peugot is probably an U08, or some variation of it (different kits are called different things). They are well known for Simplex derailleurs that like to break.

Of similar quality but more reasonable price, I’d suggest maybe:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3939562799.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3955363310.html

But, there are tons of old manufacturers out there, and they pretty much all made a variety of quality levels.

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