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$100 Urban Warrior Ugly Bike!

I'm
selling my UglyBike® - Its a 1970's no-name 10-speed bike converted to fixed gear (with brakes), and with baskets all
around. I need the space in my apartment, and this bike is just collecting dust in my too crowded living room.
I live in the third floor of a walkup, and with the combination of the bike's very heavy weight plus a recent shoulder
injury, I just can't use the bike.

The good points:

• Its a very ugly bike - doesn't attract unwanted attention from unwanted individuals
  
• Built like a tank. Very solid steel frame
  
• Removable basket in front, great for shopping at the local deli on the way home
  
• Two folding baskets on the rear rack. Fold them away when not in use, or open them up and fit a couple of suppermarket
  bags on each
  
• Steel rear rack - It can hold a lot more weight than a lightweight one
  
• Planet Bike fenders will keep you dry when the pavement is damp
  
• Fixed gear conversion. Its a fixed gear with a decently new hand-built rear wheel, flip-flop hub, and two working
  brakes! It currently only has the fixie cog, but I can add a brand new BMX freewheel if you want
  
• Eventhough its a very ugly old bike, every single component is in perfect working order
  
• Rear wheel, fenders, cranks, chain, pedals, and front basket all have very few miles in them. I used the bike
  for a bit after the upgrades just to comute to work (about 2 miles each way), then once I move to this walkup,
  I got myself a lighter commuting bike.
  

The bad points:

• Its a damn heavy bike. If you live in a walkup, you'll burn more calories carrying this beast up and down the
  stairs than you will riding it.
  
• Front wheel has quite a bit of rust. You might want to replace it soon. Its still plenty rideable, but I not
  sure how long it will go before the spokes start to rust away.
  
• The seat is still pretty comfy, but it has a tear on it.
  
• Did I mention that this is one damn ugly bike? It even has a mickey mouse sticker on it. No joke!
  
• If you buy it, you'll have to carry it out of my building
  

Bike located at 71st & Columbus. Email me if interested

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