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redsonic wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:40 pm

The add says "One of a kind"
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Reckon there would be a just a bit of flex in the forks and frame, and the central leftover seat tube would be ready to punch a hole in your chest ...

redsonic wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:40 pm

The add says "One of a kind"
Words fail....





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I've got long arms, but even I would struggle to reach those bars!

trailgumby wrote: I've got long arms, but even I would struggle to reach those bars!

My thoughts exactly

• feet on pedals
• butt on saddle
• hands on bars

Pick any 2

find_bruce wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:36 pm

trailgumby wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:57 pm

I kinda like it. Different. But then I like Lefty forks.

How about Righty frames?


It's possible the seller is a tad ambitious with pricing

Looks great, and no need to dismount wheels to change tyres! But I wonder about how long that frame is going to last before fatigue failure sets in without some amount of give built in where the rear arms meet the front triangle.

redsonic wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:40 pm

The add says "One of a kind"
Words fail....





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I suspect words aren't the only thing to fail.

Soma Wolverine

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... l%7D%22%7D

Interesting 'Track Bike' on offer in Moss Vale.
Not a track bike at all IMHOP but quite a nice pre WWII or just post WWII road bike where someone has either fitted new forks or 'adjusted' <sic> the originals - I fear the latter..... Also I can see the bases of cut-off pump pegs on the seat tube.

Might be nice if you can knock it down to half price?

https://tinyurl.com/3kr253rb

Richard

Any colour as long as it's a fast colour.

https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/592902821980016/



https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stantho ... 1285288807

Old Mtbs are so cheap.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... 461641114/
But they all have those shite twist-shifts.
Big rake/ stretch on this one, but nice rubber, and I like the paint. #lifecycle

stevenaaus wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:58 am

Big rake/ stretch on this one, but nice rubber, and I like the paint.

Avoid. That fork is quite clearly bent.

"Yes this is the I don't really want to sell this price."
Laugh. Well, not too expensive, but no way that bike's ever getting rebuilt with decent kit. Nasty scuffs, and not exactly rare.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/manly/b ... 1289918234

Soma Rush for $400 is a good buy: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/avondal ... pasteboard

Someone in perth that uses facebook get on this bike friday for $600 asap, https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... _type=post

this is a very nice Kerry Hopkins

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newingt ... 1291644957

Gem of a CFR1. After enjoying my old carbon Wilier... I might have to try one of these one day.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wavell- ... 1293081345

Fancy putting this one back together? All the parts are there....


https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/karana- ... 1293190739

Some people just kindof lose their mind when confronted with the technological marvel that is a bicycle. That guy gets big bonus points.

Gimmicks, aluminium, Giant, all not for me, but if this was close i'd give it a shot at the start price, Giant Accend with deore bits. Wonder what the tyre clearance is like?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275270031648

Whos in perth? Canfield steel mtb with hope bits,
https://www.cashconverters.com.au/shop/ ... 0600341521

kona unit 29er single speed in melbourne with $50 start price. Great base.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165454830629
Would buy if i was in melbourne!

metalrideroz wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:44 pm

kona unit 29er single speed in melbourne with $50 start price. Great base.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165454830629
Would buy if i was in melbourne!

I've been eyeing this — https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3649436455 — off for a little while but I have no idea how to judge it (I'm new to all this), and I'd not heard of Kona before. I'm guessing they're a decent brand? Does this look okay to you?

(For anyone who doesn't have Facebook, the link I posted is to a grey and yellow single speed Kona bike, 60cm frame, dropbars with those nice kind of integrated brakes attached, listed at $300 and looking to be in pretty decent shape, though again, I probably don't know what to look for.)

computer_athlete wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:03 am

I've been eyeing this — https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3649436455 — off for a little while but I have no idea how to judge it (I'm new to all this), and I'd not heard of Kona before. I'm guessing they're a decent brand? Does this look okay to you?

(For anyone who doesn't have Facebook, the link I posted is to a grey and yellow single speed Kona bike, 60cm frame, dropbars with those nice kind of integrated brakes attached, listed at $300 and looking to be in pretty decent shape, though again, I probably don't know what to look for.)

The Paddywagons are solid quality bikes from what I've seen of them. There are a few owners here who might give tips. If I was needing something I'd be making a slight lowball and seeing what happens. Looks like it has a few cosmetic scrapes, but nothing looks bent. Check brake track wear on the wheels, spin everything that should spin and listen for noises. Take it a for a test ride and see if it fits.

Bigger stuff doesn't come up as often, and is usually either a screaming bargain or spectacularly overpriced, there doesn't seem to be many in the middle ground.

familyguy wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:55 am

There are a few owners here who might give tips.

I've got one; it's my commuter and general get around bike. It's that model too, 2009 I think. Great bike, it's done everything from 150k rides through to hauling kids. That one is mostly stock by the look of it, mine has gone through a few wheels, cranks and saddles over that time.

That one looks to have some dents in the top tube, so you might have some room for negotiation, but I reckon $300 is a fair price if otherwise it's in good condition.

Mine from a few years ago, but generally looks the same now:

Thanks guys, good info! Unfortunately the seller of the one I posted hasn't been terribly responsive, so I might give it a miss. But you're helping me learn.

Imagine commuting on this bad boy: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sans-so ... 1293968937