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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 07:19 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Picked up a 1987 Diamondback Apex. Nothing...

Picked up a 1987 Diamondback Apex. Nothing special model wise, but came with some nice parts, most notably the nearly NOS Suntour XC II pedals. And I am a sucker for thumb shifters.

In my town, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 09:20 AM
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Posted By wrk101

Two finds yesterday, both off FB marketplace:...

Two finds yesterday, both off FB marketplace: 1977 Schwinn Superior (kind of beat) and a pristine 1985+/- Nishiki Comp III. Nishiki is mostly tri color 600....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 11:56 AM
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Posted By wrk101

I'm on a vacation trip, and like any road trip, I...

I'm on a vacation trip, and like any road trip, I tend to pick up bikes and other stuff along the way.

My favorite pickup this trip is this messed up 1983 Diamonback Mean Streak. Its missing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 11:03 AM
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Posted By wrk101

My most recent Raleigh project started with this...

My most recent Raleigh project started with this frameset from the co-op. Of course, everything was stuck. Go figure...Lots of rust. My perfect project..

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 10:58 AM
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Posted By wrk101

For whatever reason, I am more and more...

For whatever reason, I am more and more interested in the beat up, higher end models. Picked up this incomplete Raleigh International off FB marketplace. Wish it had the saddle and seat post. Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-19, 08:01 AM
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Posted By wrk101

Rear drop out painted over, so I don't see any...

Rear drop out painted over, so I don't see any marking. Front is Campy, I can read it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

OK, based on my research so far, this is a...

OK, based on my research so far, this is a Crescent 320. RD has a 1970 patent date. Some of the original Campy stuff is gone, but the seat post, crankset, pedals, RD, FD, shifters, and headset are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 06:19 AM
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Posted By wrk101

After years of avoiding vintage MTBs, I am...

After years of avoiding vintage MTBs, I am seeking them out. This 1986 Rockhopper is not rideable, but I bought it for parts. Shimano thumb shifters, Deerhead derailleurs, Specialized touring crank,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 07:47 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Two made in Japan Shoguns today, both full Deore...

Two made in Japan Shoguns today, both full Deore XT components. One with Tange Prestige frame. Ended up paying the seller more, as the condition was better than expected.

Kind of odd model names,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-19, 12:42 PM
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Posted By wrk101

+10 Lambert’s TA clone had a straight no taper...

+10 Lambert’s TA clone had a straight no taper spindle. A Lambert crank either has to go to someone with a Lambert/Viscount or parted out for the chainrings. Untapered spindle was a bad idea. Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Anymore, when I do find a decent bike at a garage...

Anymore, when I do find a decent bike at a garage sale, its going to be a MTB. 99% of what I see continues to be XMart crap.

But with mainly Suntour XC Pro components, and a Tange Prestige frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Paint job on that Nishiki screams late 1980s....

Paint job on that Nishiki screams late 1980s. Just look up some of the component date codes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Nice haul there!

Nice haul there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 06:36 AM
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Posted By wrk101

OK, been working hard to REDUCE my inventory.......

OK, been working hard to REDUCE my inventory.... So of course, I visited the local DKO and came back with this load.

The Lotus mixte needs EVERYTHING! but it should turn out really nice. Four...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

As best as I can figure out, this is an early...

As best as I can figure out, this is an early 1950s Hopper Roadster. I just couldn't resist.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-15, 07:42 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Depending on condition, I have gotten $52 to $100...

Depending on condition, I have gotten $52 to $100 out of Cane Creek thudbusters. Just sold one for $52 that was well used but serviceable, $100 was spotless, near to NOS. Be sure to use the term...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

I've done really well with similar suspension...

I've done really well with similar suspension seat posts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-15, 04:11 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Here's something I rarely pick up, a french bike....

Here's something I rarely pick up, a french bike. But it had some nice bits, including Campy hubs and skewers, Simplex bar end shifters, nice alloy stem and bars, Mafac brakes in great condition, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

If the paint is original, I'd rate this one an 8...

If the paint is original, I'd rate this one an 8 out of 10. You know the rust treatment drill. Looks very complete, boy's men's style which are harder to find and usually slap wore out, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

This one was saved from the scrapper. Local scrap...

This one was saved from the scrapper. Local scrap yard is paying 4 cents a pound for metal right now, so this frameset would only bring about 25 cents. So the local DKO flipper let me have it out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 09:09 PM
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Posted By wrk101

What a freakin score on that Cannondale!...

What a freakin score on that Cannondale! Congrats!

Its not luck, you made the effort to check, recheck and double check, and eventually found a score. Well done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 03:49 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Profits from this bike should fund the 56cm bike...

Profits from this bike should fund the 56cm bike of your choice. Personally, I much prefer finding bikes that are NOT my size. It makes letting them go so much easier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

+10 The "german" bike is not high end. Silstar,...

+10 The "german" bike is not high end. Silstar, stem shifters, steel seat post, etc., indicate towards the low end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Picked up this Alan last night. Mostly Campy C...

Picked up this Alan last night. Mostly Campy C Record, except derailleur and crankset. Too good to pass up. Why it lasted over a day on C/L is beyond me.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-14, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Picked up this Univega Specialissima yesterday,...

Picked up this Univega Specialissima yesterday, my second of this model this year, same size too. I've never seen one prior to this year. Wild.

The good: it came with a nice Brooks Pro saddle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-14, 06:39 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Rebuild the rear hub, and the love leaves quickly.

Rebuild the rear hub, and the love leaves quickly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-14, 08:46 AM
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Posted By wrk101

Got to love ads with craptastic pictures.

Got to love ads with craptastic pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

That GT is a WINNER! Nice catch. I like...

That GT is a WINNER! Nice catch. I like everything about that bike!

Stopped at the nearby Habitat for Humanity store. They had a shopping cart full of misc bike parts, I grabbed a lot of it. Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Nice police auction haul! Minor pickup at a...

Nice police auction haul!

Minor pickup at a thrift store, got a nice 700c front wheel with a good tire, plus a handful of bike tools. Total cost ~ what the tire is worth.

I always like to pick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

That era Deore is my favorite. Should clean up...

That era Deore is my favorite. Should clean up nicely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-14, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Slight correction, sorry my posting was unclear....

Slight correction, sorry my posting was unclear. While I picked the bike up from the LBS, it was not in the garbage. Owner held it for me figuring I would be interested (I bought a 1979 Trek 936 from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Picked up this Carlton at a nearby LBS today....

Picked up this Carlton at a nearby LBS today. Bike is actually complete, but disassembled. Full Reynolds 531 with butted tubes, interesting lug work, wrap around stays. Most of the drive components...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Sorry, but you are WAY ahead of me with the PX-10...

Sorry, but you are WAY ahead of me with the PX-10 find alone. Add those sweet Stumpjumpers, amazing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Picked up yet another work stand. Park...

Picked up yet another work stand.

Park Bicycle Repair Stand - $75 (Waynesville)http://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_gw3xCoHLWQm_600x450.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Good used wheels are plentiful, and 7 speed will...

Good used wheels are plentiful, and 7 speed will cost you less (everyone wants 8/9/10 speed).

On the STI front, Shimano reintroduced the 7 speed shifter, the set will cost you less than $100 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-14, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Picked up this 1985 Univega Specialissima...

Picked up this 1985 Univega Specialissima yesterday. Original drive train long gone unfortunately. I enjoy rebuilding touring bikes from this era, this one will hit the parts bin hard. RSX on a mid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Went to pick up this bike: ...

Went to pick up this bike:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/11484558064_951e53c7a9_b.jpg

And this frameset followed me home....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

I love my PRS-2, Similar to you, I got my TS-2...

I love my PRS-2, Similar to you, I got my TS-2 truing stand and my PRS-2 work stand from a bike shop that was closing. We seem to have one around here go under every six months or so. I've gotten...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Easy enough to check the fork to see if it is...

Easy enough to check the fork to see if it is bent. Just run a straight edge from the center of the stem bolt, down through the center of the head tube, and down the fork. Fork should follow that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

I haven't found a bicycle deal at a thrift store...

I haven't found a bicycle deal at a thrift store in years. Today was half price day, so I wentt to support my wife's consignment clothing business (we pretty much always can find sellable clothing)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

+10 Great to find free bikes, I have found a...

+10 Great to find free bikes, I have found a couple in the garbage, nothing worth sharing here (both went directly to Goodwill to begin a new life).

I tend to post an occasional great find, catch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Where are they? You need to visit every thrift...

Where are they? You need to visit every thrift store in your area, SEVERAL TIMES, and get a feel for what they sell. You then decide which thrift stores are worth your time to be checking in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

1. While you can get lucky and find one bike,...

1. While you can get lucky and find one bike, those here that post multiple bike finds have one trait in common, they put a lot of time and effort into finding bikes.

2. Be willing to chase after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Just another reason I rarely mention what I pay...

Just another reason I rarely mention what I pay for a bike on the forums. While some may well have been really good deals, at a tank (or two) of gas, and several hours of driving to the economics.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

I've been successful approaching those lucky...

I've been successful approaching those lucky people with a generous offer. Many times, they are flea marketeers, just interested in a fast profit. I've bought them from people that were still in line...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 12:09 PM
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Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

I am going to take it for a spin later. I was...

I am going to take it for a spin later. I was surprised how light the bike is (I need to put it on the scale). Usually, the addition of a front shock pushes weight up. For now, I will call it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

No road trip is complete without bringing home a...

No road trip is complete without bringing home a bike or two. This time, its two plus a trainer.

The first is a 1996 Cannondale SR500 Silk Road. Not vintage or classic, but the market for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By wrk101

Nice finds there fender1!

Nice finds there fender1!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-13, 02:28 PM
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Posted By wrk101

Found two Campy Record/Mavic rim wheelsets at a...

Found two Campy Record/Mavic rim wheelsets at a garage sale today. One set was tubulars, the other clinchers.

I also picked up a 1985 Super LeTour. That was a pretty good model with the Tenax...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By wrk101

Turns out the rims were not dated, but the hubs...

Turns out the rims were not dated, but the hubs were dated 04 74, so you were correct on the age.
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