Sorted XL bike for £100 ish

[ishaw]

I've a friend looking to get a bike to go on family rides. I've said I'll help him. He's got a small budget but hoping I can help him get something better than a bso.

Anyone got anything in XL size? I don't mind it it needs work as I've got the tools and a few spares to play with, ideally decent cosmetically.

Cheers

 

[Siish]

Is this any use to you? 22 inch hooger booger on ebay cheap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25565588...6xZTE5ETmu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[ishaw]

Cheers, sorted now. I found a Marin bobcat trail on FB for £60. Friend went to look at it, sucked air through his teeth and offered £20 and came away with it. Needs a bit of work but fundamentals are all sound, it's now in my shed for me to rebuild for him.

 

[Siish]

Cheers, sorted now. I found a Marin bobcat trail on FB for £60. Friend went to look at it, sucked air through his teeth and offered £20 and came away with it. Needs a bit of work but fundamentals are all sound, it's now in my shed for me to rebuild for him.

£20 sounds a steal

 

[ishaw]

Yes, I thought it was good value at £60 so when he brought it round and told me he got it for £20, I said exactly the same. He's off to buy a lottery ticket. He's getting married next week so hoping to get it rebuilt and ready to ride for his return.

 

[Siish]

Good luck and hope there are no hidden nasty surprises

 

[ishaw]

Cheers, so far I could probably just get away with replacing the chain, but I'm going to replace the gearing, it is grip shift and while fully working, not his preference so swapping to some Shimano stuff. And will do a strip and rebuild of anything moving just to be sure.

 

[Jamesbike]

Good luck and hope there are no hidden nasty surprises

With the bike or the marriage?!

 

[Siish]

With the bike or the marriage?!

I was thinking of the bike,but if my first marriage is anything to go by........

 

[M_Chavez]

Won't be doing much riding after he's married.