Wanted: Terrible cheap BSO, Sheffield

[winjim]

I'm after something to keep me cycling while my good bikes languish in storage. The cheaper and rubbisher the better, as it will be stored outside over winter so exposed to the elements and potential thieves.

So if anybody around Sheffield's got a proper clunker they want shot of, let me know.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

That'll be a Cervelo or Specialized then.

 

[winjim]

Ouch!

 

[KneesUp]

I've got a frame - very badly handpainted. It's a hybrid. Might have bars and a rear mech somewhere too, and probably some brakes and seven speed gear / triple changers. Anyone else in Sheffield got any bits?

 

[Tin Pot]

I'm after something to keep me cycling while my good bikes languish in storage. The cheaper and rubbisher the better, as it will be stored outside over winter so exposed to the elements and potential thieves.

So if anybody around Sheffield's got a proper clunker they want shot of, let me know.

I'm not near Sheffield but you can have mine if you want it?

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/adventures-in-bso-land.194948/

 

[winjim]

I've got a frame - very badly handpainted. It's a hybrid. Might have bars and a rear mech somewhere too, and probably some brakes and seven speed gear / triple changers. Anyone else in Sheffield got any bits?

Thank you. A Frankenbike might be a good idea if anyone's got any more bits, although please don't offer anything that's actually worth anything! I have some wheels but they're 9sp Campagnolo so might run into compatibility problems unless I can somehow force a 7sp cassette onto them.

I'm not near Sheffield but you can have mine if you want it?

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/adventures-in-bso-land.194948/

Thanks. Where are you? I might be able to drive out and pick it up if you're not too far.

 

[Tin Pot]

Thank you. A Frankenbike might be a good idea if anyone's got any more bits, although please don't offer anything that's actually worth anything! I have some wheels but they're 9sp Campagnolo so might run into compatibility problems unless I can somehow force a 7sp cassette onto them.

Thanks. Where are you? I might be able to drive out and pick it up if you're not too far.

You clicked on the link right?

I'm on the London/Kent border. You'd have to be really keen to pick up this particular Thing That Looks Like A Bike.

 

[theloafer]

this any good And the price .....£65 COLLECTED Nottingham http://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=110888

 

[winjim]

You clicked on the link right?

I'm on the London/Kent border. You'd have to be really keen to pick up this particular Thing That Looks Like A Bike.

Yeah, that's maybe a bit more effort than it's worth

this any good And the price .....£65 COLLECTED Nottingham http://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=110888

That's a good bike in terrible condition. I'm after a terrible bike in good condition .

 

[CanucksTraveller]

For true BSO authenticity, do ensure that the fork is fitted backwards.

 

[winjim]

For true BSO authenticity, do ensure that the fork is fitted backwards.

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If we're going down that route, how about this kids bike, which not only has the fork on backwards, but also the handlebars, which makes the whole lot the right way round actually, but still manages to be backwards

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boys-Bike-b...%3Acaf6b8dc1580a2a597d20990ffe58f73%7Ciid%3A1

 

[CanucksTraveller]

If we're going down that route, how about this kids bike, which not only has the fork on backwards, but also the handlebars, which makes the whole lot the right way round actually, but still manages to be backwards

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boys-Bike-by-Decathlon-B-Twin-/272471654580?hash=item3f709380b4:g:SVgAAOSwImRYGnOU&_trkparms=pageci%3A5917160e-ba4a-11e6-a572-74dbd180021f%7Cparentrq%3Acaf6b8dc1580a2a597d20990ffe58f73%7Ciid%3A1

"My son only used a couple of times as he is not into biking."

LOL, I'm not surprised, most of us would find it a frustrating pursuit to cycle on something set up by a blind orangutan.

The light's on upside down as well.

 

[fatblokish]

http://www.recyclebikes.co.uk/category/adult-bikes-for-sale/

 

[marshmella]

You just need to go into your local sports direct

 

[shouldbeinbed]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/saracen-mountain-bike-/1203179478

Edit: not me or owt to do with me, just idly Gumtreeing