| Re: beater MTB reccommendations?
"> Raleigh M40.
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> Brian
Hey, that's what I have! When both grip shifters broke, I made it a single
speed. Here's a suggestion: see if your city has some kind of Spokes for
Folks or Bikes for Tykes program. Ask the guy in charge if he has any adult
sized bikes that are worthwhile but ugly. Make a donation. They can use
the money for repair parts they actually need and you get a bike that needs
a little work to fix up--a beater bike! Another suggestion--see if the
Police have a bicycle sale every so often. Same thing with colleges nearby.
They might have some bikes that were abandoned. Another suggestion: try a
pawn shop. But, be aware that they want 4 times what they have in the bike:
if they loaned the owner $100, they will ask you for $400 for it! Offer
maybe $120 and see if they take it.
Good luck!
Pat in TX
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