Splatter Paint
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Right RetroBIKE chums, last weekend I bought Russboy’s Alpinestars Cro-Mega LX
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76269
When I when I collected it, it was immediately apparent that it was too small for me, but I thought what the heck, the wife could do with a retro-bike. I proudly took it home, but when she tried it, it was too big! I’m 5’10” and my wife is 5’2” so I’m guessing that it’d fit someone in the region of 5’4”- 5’8”. The frame measures 16.5” from the centre of the BB to the top of the seat clamp.
In order to get it fully functioning it’ll need the derailleur hanger straightening, a new rear derailleur (I have an original-fitment 500LX in the shed), the rear wheel truing and a set of gear cable inners. I really can’t be arsed to fix it as I’ll never be able ride it :roll: , so here’s your chance to get a bargain. If nobody wants it, I’ll sort everything out and it’ll end up on eBay for approx £100, or it’ll be cannibalized for the gears and brakes and sold on. BUT, I’d rather swap it for:
1. Ladies hybrid / mtb with a 14-15” frame - comfort stylee
2. An interesting retro mountain bike that’s about 18-19”
3. Retro parts ‘n’ stuff
4. Modern, but pre-shadow XT or XTR stuff
5. A new Ritchey WCS Marathon Ti saddle
6. A 19” Alpinestars Cro-Mega
So, what have you got? Send me a PM with your swaps and I’ll get back to you. I’m happy to top-up the deal with cash if required.
The bike is pick-up only from Twyford, just outside Reading.
SP
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76269
When I when I collected it, it was immediately apparent that it was too small for me, but I thought what the heck, the wife could do with a retro-bike. I proudly took it home, but when she tried it, it was too big! I’m 5’10” and my wife is 5’2” so I’m guessing that it’d fit someone in the region of 5’4”- 5’8”. The frame measures 16.5” from the centre of the BB to the top of the seat clamp.
In order to get it fully functioning it’ll need the derailleur hanger straightening, a new rear derailleur (I have an original-fitment 500LX in the shed), the rear wheel truing and a set of gear cable inners. I really can’t be arsed to fix it as I’ll never be able ride it :roll: , so here’s your chance to get a bargain. If nobody wants it, I’ll sort everything out and it’ll end up on eBay for approx £100, or it’ll be cannibalized for the gears and brakes and sold on. BUT, I’d rather swap it for:
1. Ladies hybrid / mtb with a 14-15” frame - comfort stylee
2. An interesting retro mountain bike that’s about 18-19”
3. Retro parts ‘n’ stuff
4. Modern, but pre-shadow XT or XTR stuff
5. A new Ritchey WCS Marathon Ti saddle
6. A 19” Alpinestars Cro-Mega
So, what have you got? Send me a PM with your swaps and I’ll get back to you. I’m happy to top-up the deal with cash if required.
The bike is pick-up only from Twyford, just outside Reading.
SP
