newbie - is this bike worth repairing?

[Fab Foodie]

Back in the day I'm sure my folding shopper was all the rage, with it's metallic beige paint and white seat and pedals! But I have been warned!

Who knows perhaps Santa will bring me a shiny new bike for Christmas, but not another folding shopper.

Ahem .... one of my recent purchases ....

 

[jefmcg]

what was the yellow card for?

 

[njj272]

I'm pretty sure that is the same as the one I had. Lol
Anyway I have decided to give the Cassis a go. Especially as my friend decided not to charge me. On account of the fact it might need new tyres and he wanted the space in his garage! A free bike has got to be worth a shot.

 

[jefmcg]

Im going to try the Cassis, it's in great condition and as you say, they fetch more than a tenner on eBay anyway.
I'm only about 5ft tall so the biggest issue will be if it's too big for me.

It's good you will have time to look. 5ft is about (or just below) the height they make the smallest adult bikes for. You may have to do a little searching around to find the perfect bike.

 

[SteCenturion]

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There are some on here who'd lynch you for such slander ... you have been warned

& then there are som "Shopper-hollics" too, eh FF ??

Where's your Rourke fella ? Looking forward to seeing it - 853, handmade

 

[SteCenturion]

For £10, it could hardly be a mistake, unless it's really too small/big. You'd have to regard it as a starter bike, but you'll get more than that for it on ebay when you are done.

Put £10 in your pocket, try it for size and take it if you can manage on it. Then buy your perfect bike at your leisure

Do Evans still have that trade in your old rust bucket deal on ?

If so this £10 bike could go towards a nice new one & that other bikey thingy (the full sus battleship) could have gone that way too.

 

[Cycleops]

Ahem .... one of my recent purchases ....

Full marks for wearing cycling shorts on a shopper! I'm assuming you do.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Full marks for wearing cycling shorts on a shopper! I'm assuming you do.

Only if the ride demands it .....

 

[Ganymede]

Ahem .... one of my recent purchases ....

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I'm overcome with jealousy, admiration and... yes... lust....

.... or is it just confusion...?