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    Why not $10,000?

    For a lark, I decided to take a looksee at oivey for an XL size hybrid bike. I see offerings such as this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256882622800 That one is offered at $1000cdn. I don't understand where flippers base their starting points at. Apparently this seller is a bike shop.
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    Hi, I have a budget that is value driven as I see bikes as an economical way to get around, and given the plethora of them, obtaining one for a reasonable cost shouldn't (technically!) be a problem. That Surly Straggler, a $2000 bike, was offered at $800 which is not bad a price at all for a 4...
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    Yeah, that is what I thought about with that Surly Straggler. A modern steel framed gravel bike is $$$, an older hybrid is c0.01 by comparison. I can't justify spending a lot of money on a bike that could likely get stolen. That genesis you have there is a nice one and about ten times the...
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    There was a 2020 700c Surly Straggler for sale locally that I almost bought a few days ago, Salmon red. One other person had called on it earlier than I and they bought it. Not sure if I would have found it suitable though, so am not crying over missing out. HOWEVER, it is just another case of...
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    @Coalfield The main ride is a steel hardtail mountain bike. Configured for daily use, it weighs 43lbs dry. It is very utilitarian and rides like a wet st. bernhard. There are two extra steel mountain bike frames in the garage awaiting paint. I don't want to paint them - too much $$$. They are...
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    Year of this Giant?

    Ok, thanks for the offer. I was interested in the bike solely for it's size potential and as a cheapie for the brutal winters riding here.
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    I've never seen a Raleigh Gemini before... Marin, Scott, Mongoose and Nishiki all had a presence in this part of Canada. I still see those brands kicking around in a mountain bike format, or even a road from time to time, but never a hybrid. Nishiki was probably the most common here for...
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    Year of this Giant?

    Hi, the guy sold it and never had a chance to ask. Thank you though. For $100, assuming it was in ok shape, that doesn't seem totally unreasonable.
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    The Impossible Hybrid

    Around these parts, finding an old hybrid bike is exceedingly difficult especially in an XL size. How about where you live? From what I understand, hybrids were relatively short lived in terms of overall production years but yet 100's of thousands were produced and by most of the major...
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    Year of this Giant?

    Any guess as to the model year of this Giant Revel? Appears to be a steel frame.
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    70's Kids - Bike Brigade

    I remember these days.
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    Is Chain Reaction / Wiggle no more?

    Ok, thank you for the replies. Canada is a funny place for supplies, of many a sort.
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    Is Chain Reaction / Wiggle no more?

    I'm in the centre of Canada and have ordered from both companies in the past. It seems that the CR/Wig websites are still there but aren't quite the same. Are they in fact the same companies? I'll sometimes order from bikecomponents.de or bike24 as well. BUT, postage to here is 35 Euro, for...
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    Wanted 700c Double Wall Wheelset

    I guess I'll convert the Nishiki Cresta to 700c. I've been running an advert for that bike as trade for a hybrid of similar calibre and size with no luck. Could be a long while. Offers to buy it outright yes, but no trades. The Cresta is a fine bike but the stock 27" wheelsize limits tire...
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    Riding No Handed in London earns you a ticket?

    If another cyclist comes up from behind, passes and proceeds to go through a red light (which I always stop at) and cars are at the intersection waiting too, I will usually sarcastically clap my hands then give a big thumbs down to notify to the car drivers that at least this cyclist disapproves...
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    Riding No Handed in London earns you a ticket?

    I heard about those guys. The "vrooming gangs" from south east asia!
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    Riding No Handed in London earns you a ticket?

    I recently saw a video of a cyclist (Paul Powlesland) complaining to an official about a ticket she was attempting to issue him for riding his bike in the City of London "no-handed" even though apparently this is not against the law. Does this type of odd stuff usually take place with cyclists...
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    Do these look like double walled's to you?

    Wowsers! That is a good catch. I wonder if it is on the rear or front. I also wonder if that is a rim failure or just scratching. I'm indifferent about buying the thing. It's just for parts and they aren't anything special, just decent midrange stuff it seems
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    2003 Bianchi San Remo Tourer

    Man, it looks like that thing dredged the river looking to snag catfish. I wonder what the inside of the frame tubes look like
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    Do these look like double walled's to you?

    I might ride over to see this bike just for parts purposes, mainly for the wheels for winter use. However, if the rims aren't double walled I'll probably pass. Input welcome
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