what's your greatest/cheapest score on bikes or parts?

bairdco · #1 10-18-2009, 11:59 AM

i want to start this thread to find out what you guys have scored from ebay, craigs, yardsales, etc...

here's my latest:

brooks vintage B66s leather saddle

ONE DOLLAR AND 25 CENTS! (plus $25 shipping)

weekend-fun · #2 10-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bairdco

i want to start this thread to find out what you guys have scored from ebay, craigs, yardsales, etc...

here's my latest:

brooks vintage B66s leather saddle

ONE DOLLAR AND 25 CENTS! (plus $25 shipping)

I got a 1960's murray elimenator for 25 dollars.
Worth 150!

Venice Motor Bikes · #3 10-18-2009, 12:58 PM

I scored the 1950 Schwinn for $100!! The girl said it belonged to her boyfriend who is in jail!!!

weekend-fun · #4 10-18-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VENICE BOY

I scored the 1950 Schwinn for $100!! The girl said it belonged to her boyfriend who is in jail!!!

I hopr the thumbs up wasnt for the boyfriend in jail

fritzalee · #5 10-18-2009, 06:52 PM

How about a his and hers Schwinn Cruiser Sevens $o.oo. lady wanted them out of the garage so her tennet could park her car out of the weather. Coupled a $5.00 30cc John Deer brush motor scored on e-bay made by Mitsubishi to the girly bike with a friction drive from Livefastmotors and a 1 3/8" drive roller, that little girl will push my 200 lbs body down the road a 30 plus mph, saving the men's for a possible CVT coupled to a CAG motor.

Russell · #6 10-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Bought occ stingray with motor, spare motor, spare motor mount, 2 extended exhaust(occ style) and a bunch of spare MB parts $65.
The guy just wasn't setup and bought a Mtr. cycle. Craigslist

fall_down_stand_up · #7 10-18-2009, 07:32 PM

1964 spaceliner beach cruiser for 5 bucks....I will think of others later....My kids put the basket on it....Its got to go....

**BarelyAWake** · #8 10-19-2009, 07:14 AM

Ya know - every time I see this thread I wanna say "My MB!"

It's true I didn't get any deals, didn't have any special finds, in fact - I tend to spend w/e lil bit of "extra" cash on it or associated trinkets every week...

Yet the dollar/fun ratio is outta this world! Every penny spent has been returned tenfold in sheer amusement - I remember that and try not to resent you guys fer yer scrounging skillz lol

I have managed to score a coupla free junk bikes for the wheelsets mostly, haven't had to buy tires for a while lol - but nothin' "special" yet... I keep lookin' o.o

xlite · #9 10-19-2009, 09:28 AM

I have a garage literally PACKED with $3-$5 bikes picked up at flea markets. Probably 5-6 dozen in all. This includes aluminum Raleigh Techniums, Fujis, Tamayas, Treks, and other bikes worth thousands. Never paid more that $5. Some with free sign at the roadside.The people getting rid of them had no idea.

I still prefer the Target Magnas for new installs because of standard hardware and no surprises with worn bearings.

Ari Kohain · #10 10-19-2009, 07:53 PM

I bought a Schwin and a Jesse james choppers for ten bucks.