swap my 09 hardrock?

[weely]

Hi Guys,

would anyone be interested in swapping my specialized hardrock sport in white (6months old) for a road bike of similar standard

I now realize that this is what i should have bought in the first place as my commute is all 'on road'

Its a fantastic bike in imaculate condition and well maintained

 

[TW85]

Keep it, buy an 80s road bike for less than £100

you will love it

 

[weely]

I need to be pointed in the right direction for that - so if anyone has any ebay/ gumtree links for me to get a clue from...?

 

[TW85]

If you're finding it difficult, look for a Raleigh or Peugeot something you have heard the name of. 'Reynolds' tubing is desirable but is generally more expensive

eBay can be difficult to find a good deal with so many people bidding, I got my Peugeot at a car boot sale for £30

 

[SavageHoutkop]

Not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I have heard (overhearing a conversation at LBS) that the Peugeot stuff is sometimes hard to find spares for. Depends on whether it was built before/after a certain date??

 

[chris667]

They had French measurements. The headsets are hard to find, and the bottom brackets did up the wrong way.

How tall are you?

 

[TW85]

I never needed any spares! I think it is only pre 1979 or something that are funny measurements

 

[chris667]

It was headsets and bottom brackets that were odd sizes. You can't get them for love nor money anymore. Plus the elusive 24mm seatpost!

 

[TW85]

I'm glad I just flogged my Peugeot then, the BB had quite a bit of play in it

if anyone wants a pug seatpost, I've got two I would happily sell