First, just to say that I've only just found this site and how fantastic it looks. Thanks to all involved. I'm looking forward to more.
When I was younger I was really 'into' bikes. That was the 1970's and 1980's. Now I still ride and have lots of old bikes in the garage. I see the latest machines and they look like something from the future. Kind of like a mechanic trained on Morris Minors and VW Beetles might feel looking at a modern car engine bay. Where to start!
Anyway, I've seen an old Raleigh Pioneer with 18-23 tubing. Fairly good nick and I could probably fix the brakes and have a rideable bike.
My question is whether an old bike like that is any good, or worth bothering with? It's £5, which to an old fart like me seems ludicrously cheap.
Thanks.
When I was younger I was really 'into' bikes. That was the 1970's and 1980's. Now I still ride and have lots of old bikes in the garage. I see the latest machines and they look like something from the future. Kind of like a mechanic trained on Morris Minors and VW Beetles might feel looking at a modern car engine bay. Where to start!
Anyway, I've seen an old Raleigh Pioneer with 18-23 tubing. Fairly good nick and I could probably fix the brakes and have a rideable bike.
My question is whether an old bike like that is any good, or worth bothering with? It's £5, which to an old fart like me seems ludicrously cheap.
Thanks.