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Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

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    Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    My buddy at work just had his bicycle stolen out of his house (a $2k dually he bought 6 years ago and has logged THOUSANDS of miles on, it was his baby). Needless to say he doesn't have the money to get anything right now, and is in need of some sort of reliable bicycle.

    Does anyone have anything? It doesn't have to be pretty, just in good working order (or in need of a tuneup).

    Thanks NESRians!

    Edit: he rides hard, and on bad pavement, so preferably no skinny tires.

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    What can he afford?

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    I'll get back to you on the budget. Let me know what you have regardless, he may be able to flex a bit.

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    If he wants to come down to my shop, Tri-Town Cycling in Wareham, ma. I can give him a good deal on a leftover 08, might not be anything expensive or fancy, but cheap money. Everybody on nesr gets at least 10% off!
    -bryan

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    1997 Marin Rift Zone dual suspension. All shifting and braking components are good. Could use updated fork and rear shock. Always mechanicly maintained at the end of every season. $300

    Same bike except fo the Blue bits.


    Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
    Sugg Retail $1,299.00
    Weight Unspecified
    Sizes 15.5", 17.5", 19"
    Colors Black

    Frame & Fork
    Frame Construction Welded
    Frame Tubing Material 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
    Fork Brand & Model Answer Manitou Pro C
    Fork Material Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
    Rear Shock Marin Coil Over, 3.9" travel


    Components
    Component Group Shimano Deore LX/STX-RC
    Brakeset Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
    Rear brake booster
    Shift Levers Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
    Front Derailleur Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
    Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
    Crankset White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
    Rock Ring
    Pedals Victor VP-103 clipless
    Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
    BB Shell Width 68mm English
    Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
    Chain Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
    Seatpost Marin Lite Comp, 30.0 mm diameter
    Saddle Ritchey Vector
    Handlebar Marin Lite aluminum
    Handlebar Extensions Aluminum
    Handlebar Stem Marin Lite aluminum
    Headset 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech



    Wheels
    Hubs Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
    Rims WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
    Tires 26 x 2.10" Front WTB VelociRaptor kevlar Rear Other
    Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
    Spoke Nipples Brass nipples

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    Thanks for the replies so far guys. I guess he wants to go to a hard tail (cheaper to maintain, and better for city commuting).

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    I don't know exactly how cheap you wanna go but id sell my old commuter bike. Its a green 70s Sears Free spirit road bike(rebadged Puch). New seat, chain, pedals, reflectors. I road it every day to work for past year or so. I'd sell it to him for $75. It has thinner road rims though, 26x 1 3/8 tires.



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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    Keep em coming folks. I'll show him the thread on Monday.

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    I'm not trying to threadjack, but does anyone have a 26" (wheel) mountain bike for sale, for cheap?

    and by cheap I mean $25

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    I have a Trek 4500 in good shape, all it needs is new grips and I'll give it to you for 20 bucks if you come and get it. I need to get it out of my garage. A tune up and this bike would probably be like new. PM me if your interested.

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    Re: Wanted: Cheap/Free mountain bike or road bike (paging mongoose?)

    Quote Originally Posted by kb1ioq View Post
    I have a Trek 4500 in good shape, all it needs is new grips and I'll give it to you for 20 bucks if you come and get it. I need to get it out of my garage. A tune up and this bike would probably be like new. PM me if your interested.
    ygpm

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