Tempting, very tempting...

supersonic
supersonic Posts: 82,708
edited August 2010 in The Crudcatcher
To buy this:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... kes_Womens

Strip it, put parts on my Ruckus and sell the rest. I reckon a nice profit could be had.
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Thats a Helluva deal, I would keep it for that money.... outstandlingy good kit!!!
    I had a go on one (not that model) and it was a nice ride... shame (like GT) that people dont think they are 'boutique' enough.... :? :?

    If you do end up getting it for parts, I may be interested in the frame (possibly forks as well)... :)
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    I had a go on one (not that model) and it was a nice ride... shame (like GT) that people dont think they are 'boutique' enough.... :? :?
    Why is that? They used to be very highly regarded for their BMX bikes. :?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    my gt is a clothes horse for a future frame replacement, sometimes deals are too good to ignore even if the bike is something you dont particularly want.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    my gt is a clothes horse for a future frame replacement, sometimes deals are too good to ignore even if the bike is something you dont particularly want.
    So, you going to be buying that mongoose?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    my gt is a clothes horse for a future frame replacement, sometimes deals are too good to ignore even if the bike is something you dont particularly want.
    So, you going to be buying that mongoose?

    not unless it miraculously turns into a specialized of some sort before i click "buy"
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    I think that's worth the risk.
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    Strangely enough.. I was looking at THIS as a donor bike for my 456 project..

    focus-killerbee-2010-med.jpg

    I'd use the cranks, wheels (although front would have to be converted to Maxle hub), F&R derailleurs, X7 shifters, seatpost & saddle.
    The stem and handlebars may be used, but I'd sell certainly the frame, forks and brakes off and I am sure I'd make some money back on those..
    The Bouncer
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    To be honest, that looks like a nicer frame than the 456 :?
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    To be honest, that looks like a nicer frame than the 456 :?

    Yea, but my 150mm RS Revelations (which cost more than that bike) wouldn't gel with it...
    The Bouncer
    The Shaker
  • butcher of bakersfield
    butcher of bakersfield Posts: 1,233
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Why is that? They used to be very highly regarded for their BMX bikes. :?

    20 Years ago. Times change.

    That's not to say the quality of the bikes have though. Definitely worth a punt at the price.
  • psymon
    psymon Posts: 1,562
    i built many a mongoose bmx at the shop. they are pretty heavy and old fashioned compared to the new skool such as Fit, Felt, Eastern and Sunday.

    + mongooses teocali/caan are a "strange" ride. kinda of floaty feel and everything pitches forward on breaking.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    At least they hold together under breaking. Most things just, well... break.
  • Tartanyak
    Tartanyak Posts: 1,538
    You bought it yet?
    Looks like a Kona

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