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Many hours of work + expenses are invested in each bike. All bikes taken totally apart, hand re-assembled, worn parts replaced, many upgrades, each part polished & waxed, new lube, all tuned up. This preemptive work should save on future repair costs. Working alone, all bikes are given a new life. Quality 80's & 90's road bikes, not made in China (Bar Codes 690-695), are my specialty. We all want a good deal. Your eyes & first ride will confirm that you got one. Believing people deserve their money's worth, I stand behind every one of my bikes (see below). Thanks for the visit. Always glad to talk with you. Lew @ 901-497-0298 Selections and sizes may never be available again. Some postings include pedals. If not, a selection is available. Current prices posted as of February 2010. ALL SALES FINAL: See WARRANTY LINK bottom of page.

E-Mail Lew: info@memphisbargainbicycles.com

SPECIALS * for the "Winter Blues" expire March 1.

CHEAP "X-MART" aluminum is crystalized, will crack. Forged aluminum is key to quality. Per Sheldon Brown: TANGE tubesets are high-quality CrMo steel on a par with high-end Columbus SL/SP (CrMo) and Reynolds 531 (manganese-molybdenum) tube sets are a step up from CroMo. (ChroMoly / ChromeMoly / Chrome Molybdenum: Alloyed high-grade steel tubes resist rust, extrude thinner for lighter weight.)

My bikes may have been pre-owned but none are "used" in the traditional sense of the word. Descriptions like reconditioned, restored or renewed are the best I know, but inadequate to cover the full extent of my work. When you see for yourself you'll see why my bikes are a "well kept secret".
You'll get unqualified after-sale support (priceless) with my experience behind it. By support I mean availability by phone or e-mail for questions unlimited & service to the bike itself if a result of any oversight on my part or undue component failure. There are excellent reasons, experience has proven, for a complete tear-down of a bike. My way, even tho' adding to the final price, saves money & grief. Your satisfaction is uppermost on my mind as I hand-rebuild each bike. With one exception resulting in a promptly resolved claim (the reason I continue to ship with & highly recommend Fed Ex Ground), the bikes I've shipped (all by Fed Ex Ground) have arrived promply & safely. I know you look forward to that 1st ride, so careful packing with a quick, simple reassembly at your end is my objective when shipping. I realize your trust is at stake. I thank those who've placed their trust with me. I do keep my client list comfidential for ID protection. However, references might be arranged if you feel the need for that reassurance.

Easy to pay. Contact me @ 901-497-0298 to arrange shipping, find Pay Pal Button using Bike Link to USFREEADS. After payment is received, you'll be E-Mailed a receipt along with all bike info and photos followed by the Tracking # when the bike is on its way.

MEMPHIS HAS A SPECIAL SECRET. Tuesday, July 14, 2009. From: "Bob C.
Lew, I'd like to think Memphis is a rare place that produces rare quality people. From what I've read and heard, you are one of those Memphians. I've just gotten back into biking and its just great to know people like you and Danial Duckworth are serving greater Memphis. Regards from another Memphian

Bob, I was "floored" by your comments, let alone that you took the time to craft them.
Being mentioned along with Daniel Duckworth honored me beyond anything I might ever have expected.
Just recently in his shop, I observed as he installed a new rear rack & side basket on a bike for a lady, charging nothing for the extra service. She bought the bike from him 11 years ago & he still remembered.
Daniel has always treated me as if I were a "special" customer, yet in the back of my mind I've always known that I wasn't alone, that he treated everyone the same way.
And, Bob, I don't understand how you got the correct impression but it is true that I keep my prices "friendly" regardless of any extra work involved and, more to the point, that anyone who gets one has a friend ("to have a freind you must first be one"). I really don't "deal at arm's length". Thank you for taking notice. Such recognition is priceless. (Posted with Bob's permission.) Lew

The Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would also have them do unto you", is my credo. It's a timeless principle that bears renewed thought from time-ro-time.

Easy to pay. Contact: info@memphisbargainbicycles.com or call me 901-497-0298 to arrange shipping. Find Pay Pal Button using Bike Link to USFREEADS. After payment is received, you'll be E-Mailed a receipt along with all bike info and photos followed by the Tracking # when the bike is on its way.

The Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would also have them do unto you", is my credo. It's a timeless principle that bears renewed thought from time-ro-time.

Let me anticipate a question often asked:
Where do you get your bikes?
Answer: ALWAYS from legitimate sources.
I've experienced first hand the emptiness followed by the pain when something of value turns up missing.

I hate thieves!!

Do you have the Serial # from your bike saved somewhere? Police will need it to track down a stolen bike. Legitimate pawn shop dealers report traceable info to the police who can then match up the item to your report. You'll be required to reimburse the honest pawn broker the amount it was pawned for but that's fair & is usually not that much compared to what the bike may be worth.

I do take trade-ins. I'm also offered bikes from vrs sources, only buying them when ownership is without question. Finished bike prices reflect those costs, parts & work that goes into them. The idea is to get paid for the work I do at what is, in fact, a very low rate. The bottom line is that you a good deal no matter how you do the math.

MIDTOWN BIKE CO: Daniel Duckworth, owner, is a friend to all bikers or those who work on bikes & may need parts. He's very good at scouring the 'net to get what you want at the best price & quality. Ask about shipping the item directly to you with Credit Card or PayPal prepay, saving time & shipping costs.
I highly recommend him to you. Telephone 901-726-4511 (Best time to reach him 10 AM - 2 PM, closed Sun).
Midtown Bike Company has moved to 509 South Main Street in the Historic Arts District, Downtown Memphis, offering full service bicycle sales, repair & rentals.