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So, I bought this Huffy...

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Old 08-11-06, 12:29 PM
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So, I bought this Huffy...

...https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:AAQ:US:1

Considering the history, vintage, and condition I feel pretty good about the transaction. It's definitely my keeper steely...
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That's really nice! Congratulations!
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Yep, you did well. Kinda weird talking about a Huffy and saying "nice bike" but in this case, I will.

Great paint, nice components,,,,good score!
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Nice Huffy. My local K-Mart didn't carry this model.
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Damn I thought this was a joke at first...
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A piece of history. Sweet stuff.
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Is that really a huffy? It's says Serotta.
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how old do i feel...

i had those pedals
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I assume Serrota made these bikes for Huffy.
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They were Italian made Huffy's, I think. Seven-11 was a full US team, and they wanted an American bike, so they got Huffy.
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Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
They were Italian made Huffy's, I think. Seven-11 was a full US team, and they wanted an American bike, so they got Huffy.
Actually, that's a Serotta "Huffy". The TdF lugs are his signature on that frameset (not to mention the big ol' "SEROTTA" decals on the chainstays)...
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Originally Posted by Mariner Fan
I assume Serrota made these bikes for Huffy.
You are correct, sir...
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Originally Posted by dog hair
how old do i feel...

i had those pedals
I did, too (in red)
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Is that really a huffy? It's says Serotta.
It is really a Serotta. The TdF lugs are choice...
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
A piece of history. Sweet stuff.
More than likely it'll get less road time than my Litespeed but it will definitely be ridden...
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Originally Posted by dog hair
how old do i feel...

i had those pedals
lol, I have that crank and rear derailleur.
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Very nice, congrats. I miss my old Schwinn.

What's that in a background? Are you picking up the bike, because it looks like the seller has some fun toys.
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Originally Posted by mcoine
nice. hampsten and alcala.

dude, stop it. i had those shoes, too!
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Originally Posted by dog hair
nice. hampsten and alcala.

dude, stop it. i had those shoes, too!
Which ones? Hampsten's Lakes, or Alcala's black lace-ups?
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Originally Posted by dog hair
nice. hampsten and alcala.

dude, stop it. i had those shoes, too!
Just tell me you didn't wear them after Labor Day...
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
lol, I have that crank and rear derailleur.
Do you happen to have a Dura Ace seatpost? It'd be nice to have the full group...
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I'm still laughing at those glasses!
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
Which ones? Hampsten's Lakes, or Alcala's black lace-ups?
the lakes.

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Just tell me you didn't wear them after Labor Day...
of course i did...with my PDM jersey and le coq sportif shorts. i was the man when i was 15
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