Four bikes for $20

[Critter1]

So I checked out this CL ad:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/2793992407.html

...and here is what I came away with. Each bike was $5.00.

The MTB is an Open Road but It has (or appears to have) a lugged frame. Either way I thought it would be a good candidate for a 26" BMX.

This china Schwinn I thought had a cool frame. Its aluminum and I can picture it turned into a clean, no decal, no gyro stem, no frills, polished, simple little BMX.

Specialized Fatboy.. I'm pretty sure these cost a lot more than $5 when new. I have the seat, & I'll go through it and probably flip it.

Finally this Schwinn 14" kids bike I thought was just too cool. Probably made during the last years of Chicago Schwinn. This is going into storage for my future kiddos.

Schwinn 26 on the sprocket.

 

[Wildcat]

Looks like the little one has had the forks backward all it's life.

 

[LarzBahrs]

I saw that post a while back to, how were the pickins out there, pretty slim?

 

[Critter1]

I saw that post a while back to, how were the pickins out there, pretty slim?

Ya pretty slim as far as anything worth making rideable or even parts bikes. He's not kidding when he says there's a lot of dept store bikes, next, magna, etc. If I was to get more, I'd go for the MTBs... You should check it out. Real nice guy.

 

[Outlaw90]

I love that 20in Schwinn...

 

[clerkkent]

The MT1800 bike was made in Korea, and was a decent bike for its time (I had one).


Were there any cruisers in the hoard? Were many of the adult bikes in ridable condition, or would they need tubes and tires? I ask because my friends are always looking for beater bikes, and for $5 for a rider, that would be great.. but if new rubber is needed, then not as exciting.

 

[Critter1]

The MT1800 bike was made in Korea, and was a decent bike for its time (I had one).


Were there any cruisers in the hoard? Were many of the adult bikes in ridable condition, or would they need tubes and tires? I ask because my friends are always looking for beater bikes, and for $5 for a rider, that would be great.. but if new rubber is needed, then not as exciting.

There was no cruisers. But definitely some better MTBs in rideable condition. I suggest going over to take a look before they go to scrap metal.
The collection was his grandfathers. I guess he would pick them up at yard sales and flea markets. After he passed away, his son is now taking on the task of "clearing out" the property.

 

[clerkkent]

Whereabouts in Citrus Heights? I might head up that way if its quick N easy off the highway.

 

[Critter1]

Yep.. It's pretty much behind the movie theaters off Garfield & Greenback.