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

[schleppy]

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.

[Awesome]

What can he afford?

[schleppy]

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

[bryco13]

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

[nt650hawk]

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

[schleppy]

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).

[2v2Ducati]

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.

[schleppy]

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

[breakdirt916]

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

[kb1]

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.

[breakdirt916]

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