>>1906066I cleaned and overhauled a total gas pipe shitter several years ago and was able to get $200 for it although I had to relist it several times. put about $80 into new tires, tape, chain and brake pads; and a used crank from the coop, though.
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you should probably shell out for the bike you want. the way inflation is going, that's not too expensive for something good anymore. but who knows, you can always wait for a great bike somebody's wife is just trying to get rid of for $100. but what if that doesn't happen?