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#7001
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Minnesota- the frozen tundra
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Bikes: 1977 Raleigh Super Grand Prix, 1976 Gitane Tour de France
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Snagged this lovely Voyager 11.8 yesterday off the local CL for $40.00
It's on the small end of the scale of what I can ride but I think I'm going to keep this one.
It's on the small end of the scale of what I can ride but I think I'm going to keep this one.
#7002
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York Metro Area
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Bikes: '02 Litespeed, '99 Bianchi Alfana. '91 Fuji Saratoga, '84 Peugeot Canyon Express, '82 Moto GR, '81 Fuji America, '81 Fuji Royale; '78 Bridgestone Diamond Touring, '76 Fuji America, plus many more!
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I picked up this 'nearly' mint Univega Gran Turismo last night for $30. Just need to squirt some oil on the chain, and ride...
Someone may have left it outside for a couple of days. It looks to be early 80s material. BTW, what is this hoop for. Only thing I can come up with, is to keep the panniers from hitting the cable?
The frame is actually in pretty decent shape, the seat post isn't stuck, and the stem is only mildly froze up.
Someone may have left it outside for a couple of days. It looks to be early 80s material. BTW, what is this hoop for. Only thing I can come up with, is to keep the panniers from hitting the cable?
The frame is actually in pretty decent shape, the seat post isn't stuck, and the stem is only mildly froze up.
#7003
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Snohomish, WA.
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I already took my air-tool with cutoff wheel to it. Someone posted it on CL as a 'fixie project'. I saw the cantilever brakes and knew it was worth something. It will clean up good, but I'll have to find some chrome parts for it(rusted cable stops, shifter clamp, etc...)
#7004
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Location: New York Metro Area
Posts: 4,249
Bikes: '02 Litespeed, '99 Bianchi Alfana. '91 Fuji Saratoga, '84 Peugeot Canyon Express, '82 Moto GR, '81 Fuji America, '81 Fuji Royale; '78 Bridgestone Diamond Touring, '76 Fuji America, plus many more!
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I already took my air-tool with cutoff wheel to it. Someone posted it on CL as a 'fixie project'. I saw the cantilever brakes and knew it was worth something. It will clean up good, but I'll have to find some chrome parts for it(rusted cable stops, shifter clamp, etc...)
#7005
Chainstay Brake Mafia
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Location: California
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Finally got my friend to bring her old bike over to get fixed up and checked out after sitting in her parents garage for the last 10 years or so. its actually in nice condition and it's got a SA 3 speed hub. but it earns the title of boat anchor for sure.. 1989 Schwinn Collegiate
#7006
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 52
Bikes: Road, FS mtn, SS mtn, cyclocross, fixie, folder
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Here's my latest find. A unique triplet with a short middle section and adjustable bottom bracket for a child. The fork is also quite unique. Phil hubs, arai drum brake. $300 on craigslist. No decals anywhere, any help identifying it is welcome.
#7007
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Location: New York Metro Area
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Bikes: '02 Litespeed, '99 Bianchi Alfana. '91 Fuji Saratoga, '84 Peugeot Canyon Express, '82 Moto GR, '81 Fuji America, '81 Fuji Royale; '78 Bridgestone Diamond Touring, '76 Fuji America, plus many more!
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Just needs a front basket for the family dog
#7008
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 999
Bikes: 1989 Dahon Stainless Classic III Folder - 1990 Dahon Mariner Classic III Folder - 2005 Dahon Jetstream P8 Full Suspension Folder
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Late 90s early 2000s Specialized Crossroads plus+++++
Scored big at a moving sale today.
For $40 total, I picked up a Specialized Crossroads hybrid bike, a heavy duty bike lock, a floor bike pump with built in gauge, a high end skateboard, a Yakima bike carrier rack, and a 32GB SD memory card.
For $40 total, I picked up a Specialized Crossroads hybrid bike, a heavy duty bike lock, a floor bike pump with built in gauge, a high end skateboard, a Yakima bike carrier rack, and a 32GB SD memory card.
#7009
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new trashfinds.
alex near-new as 400 (or something) rear wheel with generic hub
everything smooth & straight
mavic COSMOS rear wheel on original hub, 28h...
everything ultra-smooth, straight
(using it now on my technium, as a major upgrade lol)
alex near-new as 400 (or something) rear wheel with generic hub
everything smooth & straight
mavic COSMOS rear wheel on original hub, 28h...
everything ultra-smooth, straight
(using it now on my technium, as a major upgrade lol)
#7010
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Nice find, I have one that is a bit earlier and like it a lot. Tons of tire clearance and a very short top tube that makes it easy to convert the bars if you want.
#7011
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This appealed to me just because of the fact that it is the same model and year as my Blue bike. I am pretty sure it's a 73 Grand Touring (ladies model).
https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=33284
It's not perfect, but should clean up pretty well. I think the Crank is worth more than what I paid. I have never seen a longer shift lever(except the 4 speed in my Grandpas 69 F350)
Here it is with my other GT(which hasnt been cleaned up yet, either). BTW, even with the fancy little rack, I am only into both bikes slightly more than a C note.
I'll have to re-create this Catalog picture...
https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g...geViewsIndex=1
https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=33284
It's not perfect, but should clean up pretty well. I think the Crank is worth more than what I paid. I have never seen a longer shift lever(except the 4 speed in my Grandpas 69 F350)
Here it is with my other GT(which hasnt been cleaned up yet, either). BTW, even with the fancy little rack, I am only into both bikes slightly more than a C note.
I'll have to re-create this Catalog picture...
https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g...geViewsIndex=1
#7012
Chainstay Brake Mafia
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a guy stopped by today to get some brake levers from me.. and ended up leaving the bike here to get the levers installed and the bars wrapped, along with adjusting the rear derailleur bike is kinda franken-bike with shimano 600 tricolor brake calipers, stem shifters and FD, deore XT RD and now shimano 600ex levers. Trek Carbon 2300.. first plastic bike i've ever seen up close. it's not that much lighter than my ironman imo.. ill test ride it later.. though unfortunately can't ride it much with the pedals it's got on there lol.. maybe illl swap em out for the test ride
not really a catch but this is the best place to post it i guess
btw, i don't know if i would trust anyone with my bike that i met off cl.. lol
not really a catch but this is the best place to post it i guess
btw, i don't know if i would trust anyone with my bike that i met off cl.. lol
#7013
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Bikes: 1989 Dahon Stainless Classic III Folder - 1990 Dahon Mariner Classic III Folder - 2005 Dahon Jetstream P8 Full Suspension Folder
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I am hoping that this oldie will be my catch of the day soon. I am still negotiating, but it should be mine soon. It is a Monark Thunderbird with dual top rails. The paint is in good shape and it has light tank, fenders, rack , and chainguard. The fender airplane has one broken wing. New rims and tires have been put on along with a Schwinn seat. Wish me luck.
#7014
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: SW Colorado
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Bikes: 2019 Gorilla Monsoon, 2013 Surly Krampus, Brompton folder
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#7015
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: montana
Posts: 196
Bikes: Early 90's Pinarello Gavia, '84 Guerciotti, '91 GF Hoo Koo e Koo, '88 Giant Iguana, '09 Specialized XC
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Raleigh Grand Prix
Got this one in trade for some mtn bike stuff. Raleigh Grand Prix. Rides nice.
#7016
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Toronto
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Bikes: Pinarello Veneto, Pinarello Montello, Bianchi Celeste
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I picked up this 'nearly' mint Univega Gran Turismo last night for $30. Just need to squirt some oil on the chain, and ride...
Someone may have left it outside for a couple of days. It looks to be early 80s material. BTW, what is this hoop for. Only thing I can come up with, is to keep the panniers from hitting the cable?
The frame is actually in pretty decent shape, the seat post isn't stuck, and the stem is only mildly froze up.
Someone may have left it outside for a couple of days. It looks to be early 80s material. BTW, what is this hoop for. Only thing I can come up with, is to keep the panniers from hitting the cable?
The frame is actually in pretty decent shape, the seat post isn't stuck, and the stem is only mildly froze up.
Is that one of those biopace chains?!
#7017
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SF Bay Area, East bay
Posts: 8,685
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball
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#7019
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Nishiki Linear.85 All Shimano 600 in ready to ride shape!!!Araya rims,49cm.....$50.00!!Tange 900,Ex funny bike.Already flipped for $220.
#7021
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 52
Bikes: Road, FS mtn, SS mtn, cyclocross, fixie, folder
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We're taking it on it's first camping trip this weekend. Getting it into the car was a challenge since I was afraid I'd lose it if I went home for a rack. It ended up just fitting with the wheels removed and the front passenger seat leaning all the way back.
#7022
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: montana
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Bikes: Early 90's Pinarello Gavia, '84 Guerciotti, '91 GF Hoo Koo e Koo, '88 Giant Iguana, '09 Specialized XC
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built 'er up today just to feel the ride. Nice! Now to replace nearly every component with something of quality and enjoy.
#7023
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Location: montana
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Bikes: Early 90's Pinarello Gavia, '84 Guerciotti, '91 GF Hoo Koo e Koo, '88 Giant Iguana, '09 Specialized XC
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Craigslist $85. Asking price was only $100. When I got there, the guy clearly felt awful about the back tire being flat and voluntarily lowered the price. I didn't even have to lowball him. Nice condition. Not much on the internet... any ideas on exact year/model, etc?
#7024
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Bikes: Chesini X-Uno, etc.....
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Today I found a couple of noise maker bells (Saturn and Toyota United), and also a pair of vintage Keithley digital autoranging Multimeters for $5 each. They have stickers on them stating they were used at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, one sticker is marked DOE (Department of Energy), and the other is marked USAEC (United States Atomic Energy Commission).