To clarify further: I will exhaust all usedn and new possiblities including used mtbs on craigslist, but I'd like to see first what used, 50 mm tired, horizontal dropout options are available. The ideal will be something like that Fairdale 26" BMX bike with a kickback that gives you a, say, 36 t ring and 19 t cog for a 49 and 68" gears.
I am open to frames, wheelsets, cranksets, and cockpits. I expect to upgrade. Perhaps a decent used rigid mtb frame that I could convert with tensioner, kickback, and say North Road bar and controls. Yes, I'm choosing what *I *think best, but I also think I've got a good idea about what would work well for the man. And, I might as well have some fun with the project, too. On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 1:30 PM, Patrick Moore <[email protected]> wrote: > To clarify: I'd prefer to start by looking at offers for used goods, to > either get more quality for the budget or pay less and have $ left over for > upgrading tires, pedals > > Let's say $500 budget. > > On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 12:07 PM, Patrick Moore <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I know someone who is looking for a job and who does not have a car; he's >> walked 2 hours only to find that he didn't get the job. >> >> He's very interested in a usable utility bike for someone about my size, >> 5'10", tho' I think more of his length is in his legs. My ideal size is a >> 60 X 56.6 c-c, but I've happily ridden everything from 54 to 60, c-c (54 >> was a custom Riv Road based on original All Rounder). >> >> I can and probably will replace tires for, say, Big Apples. Can also >> replace saddle and consumables, but would like decent brakes and drivetrain. >> >> As far as drive train, the simpler and more bulletproof the better. I >> think he'd be fine with a large BMX bike, so one of these, probably 24" >> wheels (do they make 26" models?). >> >> Repeat for emphasis: I think a large BMX type bike would be best; the >> best drivetrain will be SS or perhaps a kick back hub, assuming that these >> last are bulletproof. >> >> Standard components best. >> >> Paint not a big consideration, but all equal, nice rather than horrible. >> >> To quote Justin Wilson again, "Whatcha got?" >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. >> By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. >> Other professional writing services. >> http://www.resumespecialties.com/ >> Patrick Moore >> Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique >> ************************************************************ >> **************************** >> *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* >> > > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique > ************************************************************************** > ************** > *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique ************************************************************************** ************** *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
