Supplied by an insurance company after a loss 8 years ago, hung in a bedroom ever since, never ridden. It was 10 minutes walk from my house too. Dusted it down, lubricated everything and then had a faultless and smooth 20 mile canal trip last night, it needs nothing. I missed out on exactly the same Giant Rincon 21" bike that sold for £102 a week ago, this was mis-described and I paid £60.
I've been looking for steel bike or frame to make another tourer, but it seems everybody else is too and bargains appear non-existent. I want an old steel bike because I have a lackadaisical attitude to security on tour and want an "unattractive" bike. I saw this Ridgeback Adventure, steel Tange frame and remembered a poster on here had similar and spoke highly of it. The owner wanted £100, but with worn cogs, chain, cassette and wheels I paid £60. @raleighnut has given me some good information and I've ordered all the above from my LBS. I've good rack in the garage and some part worn M+'s too I hope to have it in tourer mode for £200.
I've been looking for steel bike or frame to make another tourer, but it seems everybody else is too and bargains appear non-existent. I want an old steel bike because I have a lackadaisical attitude to security on tour and want an "unattractive" bike. I saw this Ridgeback Adventure, steel Tange frame and remembered a poster on here had similar and spoke highly of it. The owner wanted £100, but with worn cogs, chain, cassette and wheels I paid £60. @raleighnut has given me some good information and I've ordered all the above from my LBS. I've good rack in the garage and some part worn M+'s too I hope to have it in tourer mode for £200.
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