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Doohickie
11-12-10, 03:40 PM
So, after the subject came up (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=11723684#post11723684) in a recent thread, brockd15 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?149088-brockd15) and I discussed trading my 23" Schwinn Prelude for his 25" Raleigh Super Course. It was a mutually beneficial trade I think, because both the bikes are pretty nice but the Prelude was a shade too small for me and the Super Course was a bit to big for Brock. He brought up the idea of a trade and we completed the deal this morning. I'll miss the Prelude, but now I have a new bike to tinker with and tune in.

The original owner had a problem with the rear derailleur so Brock put a Suntour aR on the bike. I happened to have an aRX that matches the original derailleur so I slapped that on.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/Doohickie/10SuperCourse/DSCI1683.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/Doohickie/10SuperCourse/DSCI1684.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/Doohickie/10SuperCourse/DSCI1674.jpg

Click here (http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/Doohickie/10SuperCourse/?albumview=slideshow) for more pictures.

ftwelder
11-12-10, 03:47 PM
I would love to find a super course. Yours seems to be in great shape.
Doohickie
11-12-10, 03:49 PM
Yeah, I'm pleased. I think the trade was pretty even cuz the Prelude was pretty nice, too.

brockd15
11-12-10, 04:57 PM
I just got back from taking the Prelude for a spin and so far it's great. I really liked the Super Course, and even though I could ride it, it wasn't ideal. The Prelude, on the other hand, is ideal and is exactly what I was looking for. The trade worked out great I think.
brockd15
11-12-10, 05:02 PM
And here's the original owners problem with the original rear derailleur. I couldn't quite get it to work for some reason. :)

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/brockd15/Bikes/1983%20Raleigh%20Super%20Course/IMG_3017.jpg

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/brockd15/Bikes/1983%20Raleigh%20Super%20Course/IMG_3018.jpg
auchencrow
11-12-10, 05:08 PM
I think you will both be very happy with your new (old) bikes. That Raleigh is just beautiful and I know the Prelude (or any Columbus Schwinn) is a really fab bike.

:thumb: to both you and brockd15 !
Doohickie
11-12-10, 11:22 PM
I just got back from taking the Prelude for a spin and so far it's great. I really liked the Super Course, and even though I could ride it, it wasn't ideal. The Prelude, on the other hand, is ideal and is exactly what I was looking for. The trade worked out great I think.

Well you're ahead of me then. I took the SC out for pictures but didn't have time for even a short ride. I know the Prelude is pretty tight; I hope you enjoy it. I think it was a good exchange. This kind of stuff is what makes the C&V forum awesome.
Oregon Southpaw
11-12-10, 11:54 PM
Are those brakes DiaCompe G's? I like the look of those.
Doohickie
11-13-10, 06:57 AM
They are DiaCompe something. Not sure of the type.
khatfull
11-13-10, 07:08 AM
Are those brakes DiaCompe G's? I like the look of those.

Yep, 500's probably. I have a set on my Fuji America...nice for single pivots.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekhatfull/images/america/jfjbrakes1.jpg
Doohickie
11-13-10, 02:20 PM
Yeah, they are Gs. I just noticed that.