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25.5.09

A new bike

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I bought an old Peugeot road bike this weekend for a ridiculously small chunk of change. It's a steel frame Super Sport from 1982 and, from what the owner told me, it has served well in its 27 years of service.

I was ecstatic when he sold it to me because my intent had always been to find another old road bike and gradually turn it into a fixed gear by, oh, let's say August. A modest deadline.

Currently, I ride a Beekay with a smaller frame which is in great shape and has just recently been tuned up. It has new tires, new wheels, new gear assembly, new brakes, and a new chain.

The Peugeot is in great shape, but I was hoping to find a slightly smaller frame in order to build my own cheap fixie. 

Anyone wanna trade? 

Does anyone have the body shape to ride this gigantic bike? Even after a seat adjustment I find it huge, and it seems to me that if I were to invest in this bike I should start with a fitting frame. 

So, let me know if you have an old ten-speed lying around that you might want to exchange. 

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

ill trade you Mars for the bike!- Stef

Anonymous said...

p.s i love your blog- stef again

Anonymous said...

how about possibly buying it from you?

Anonymous said...

how about possibly buying it from you?
-Bern

Alan said...

Stef, you tempt me. But I'd really rather trade it for another bike frame or something. Well, we'll see.

Alan said...

wait, so how many people want to buy it?

Stefanie said...

I want to buy it actually

Celine said...

My roomate would definately buy this!
Let me know if you want to sell it

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