New bike time

[Matthew_T]

Okay the bike is second hand but it is to replace my old juddery racer that I use for commuting. I will be fitting the wheels from my racer to the new bike (both are rim brakes and 7 speed) so hopefully it will make the bike a bit faster. I will also be a lot more comfortable on this new bike.

I am having a look at it tomorrow (see condition and if it fits). Its a Kona Smoke with suspension forks (not original I suspect).

I will have a good look at quality of brakes/wear left on cassette and chainrings. I dont know if the seat has been adjusted for people with a very oddly shaped bum or if it is broken.

 

[Rob3rt]

Are the wheels on the old road bike and this new bike the same size?

 

[ianrauk]

How much?

 

[Matthew_T]

Are the wheels on the old road bike and this new bike the same size?

A quick google comes up with this as a 29er (so it would fit 700c wheels). I will have a look though. I can always fit slicks onto 26 size wheels though.

How much?

He is asking for £60 but I will try to haggle down (look for faults etc. and talk out loud).

 

[Matthew_T]

The tires look like Conti CitryRides (good puncture resistance) so I suspect they are 29 wheels as I have only ever seen that tire in that size.

 

[vickster]

What's going on with the saddle?

 

[Hip Priest]

A quick google comes up with this as a 29er (so it would fit 700c wheels). I will have a look though. I can always fit slicks onto 26 size wheels though.

The main problem will be the hubs.

MTB drop-outs are spaced differently to road bike drop-outs, so there's a good chance your wheels won't fit.

 

[Hip Priest]

What's going on with the saddle?

God knows.

I'm assuming that the owner is selling because he can no longer feel his penis.

 

[Matthew_T]

I'm assuming that the owner is selling because he can no longer feel his penis.

I nearly fell off my chair at that one! LOL

 

[Matthew_T]

Well I bought the bike. It had different suspension and a different seat than pictured but both were better.
ll the gears work (need indexing though), brakes work (rear needs tightening), bars need adjusting, needs new tires and needs a clean. But overall the bike is sound.
It has no wobbly bits, no rust on the frame, a few chips and scrapes on the frame (but you cant complain at £50!). The wheels are true and appear to have new spokes.

As I have said, the only real thing it needs is a new set of tires and new grips (I dont like the current ones). Everything else I can swap from my old bike.

Already the parents are complaining though as I now have 4 bikes in the garage.

 

[AndyRM]

£50 is a good deal. If there's nothing wrong with the wheels, why do you want to change them?

 

[Matthew_T]

If there's nothing wrong with the wheels, why do you want to change them?

My 700's are quicker. Plus I figure that by the time I need to change the tires on them, it will be near winter so I could change back to the 29's and put a set of wet road tires on it.

 

[Matthew_T]

Just completed the changeover. Sorted the wheels, brakes, pannier rack, steering, pedals. Gave the chain a complete wash and relube. Gave the frame a quick polish and everything looks good. Had a quick ride up the road and back and all feels fine. Sorted out the gears too.

Found that the forks have a lot of scratched and chips on them but I have some enamel paint left over from a touch up project so I can easily fix the main problems. I am going to have to see if the bike was registered nicked though (with it being Rhyl where I purchased it from).

 

[Saluki]

Will you take a pic of it now its been changed about.
Assuming you have swapped the seat out too?

 

[Matthew_T]

Will you take a pic of it now its been changed about.
Assuming you have swapped the seat out too?

I havent bothered with the seat. Its nice and comfy.

I will post a pic later though.