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[fatrockstar]

The bike in my garage is about an inch too tall to ride. Aside from replacing the all-terrains and lowering the seat, any suggestions? or a loaner?

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[skipbreakfast.livejournal.com]

buy another frame and re-do everything. that's what my friends have been doing.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

Would that be less expensive than replacing the tires? It's been a while since I built a bike from scratch.

[skipbreakfast.livejournal.com]

depends on the bike and your passion for it. You might just be better off replacing the whole damned thing and going home with a new shiny.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

I fear you may be right. The only reason I haven't sold this bike for cash towards a new one is that it was a hand-me-down from my MIL. I keep wondering "what if she'd rather have it back?"

[kistha.livejournal.com]

I have a bike I bought several years ago and I've never managed to ride it.

I have no idea what shape the tires are in (do they need air or patch/repair)but it's been kept inside and dry and safe the whole time.

Want a look at it for a loaner?

[winifred.livejournal.com]

That would be great!

Chances are if you never rode it, the tires' biggest problem are that they're factory -- which means they're fine and may need air, but you can always do better if you have the cash.

[kistha.livejournal.com]

I bought it from a devout rider who was moving up in the bike chain, so I don't think they're factory, but I actually have no idea since most of my bike "knowledge" ended around '89. :)

I assume you live very close by, since I saw you catch the bus next to the McD's, and I'm home most days (excepting weekends) and if you're hitting game night on Friday I could load it up in the car.

You can shoot me an email to schedule at lisen underscore of underscore the underscore woods at hotmail dot com.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

I sent an email yesterday -- check your spam folder. If it's not there can you give me an alternate email?