Carrera Celeste road bike

[Alan Whicker]

I've been after a beater bike to leave outside the tube station on days when I can't be bothered to ride to work. My father-in-law got me this Carrera Celeste at his local recycling centre for the eye-watering sum of Ten quid. Seems in good nick. The brakes work, the tyres hold air (at the moment) and the sprockets are in decent condition, though rusty - it looks like it's been in a shed for twenty years. Hi-ten steel. I'm not expecting miracles for a tenner.

Anybody had one? I've done a Google but there's an *ahem* 'specialist' film star with a very similar name that's clouding the search results .

 

[Landslide]

Sounds and looks ideal for your needs. Stem looks a bit too high though.

Oh, and nice bike rack!

 

[Alan Whicker]

Oh, and nice bike rack!

Doesn't work in the rain though

 

[alecstilleyedye]

looks like a lugged frame so definately worth £10 for a station hack.

 

[e-rider]

I remember these from about 1989 - would have cost £250+ new!

Will be fine with some TLC.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

and if you're going quick enough, folk will assume it's a vintage bianchi

 

[Alan Whicker]

Great - thanks all!