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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I trashed picked one of those last year. It is a...

I trashed picked one of those last year. It is a really nice neighborhood bike and I was able to fit a set of super wide 700x48 tires on it. It became of the rare 'keeper' bikes that have come into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-14, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Bought a pair of tall road bikes, one of which...

Bought a pair of tall road bikes, one of which had been mangled by a previous owner. The mangled bike, which I parted out was a Raleigh Technium (with a triple), was fine except that they crudely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Have had a little luck over the past few weeks...

Have had a little luck over the past few weeks finding some bikes at garage sales. My current quick fix project is this older Ross Hi-tech mountain bike which is half way through getting its new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-14, 03:45 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

You got a nice deal and a great looking bike.

You got a nice deal and a great looking bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

No front wheel, chain on the bike but not going...

No front wheel, chain on the bike but not going through the rear derailleur and the back wheel a little out of true. Sitting at the curb for trash and salavaged while rolling out for my Sunday ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I don't know, that would make a fine campus bike...

I don't know, that would make a fine campus bike for someone. Certainly deserving of better than the trash/recycling pile. I applaud your save!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Two free bikes from a co-worker this week. A...

Two free bikes from a co-worker this week. A mid-70's Motobecane Super Mirage and similar era St. Tropez. Started work on the Super Mirage, and will post a picture when it is back together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Good save. It would have been a shame if that...

Good save. It would have been a shame if that bike would have ended up at the land fill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a Schwinn Frontier from the trash. ...

Picked up a Schwinn Frontier from the trash. Looked to be in pretty good shape, but the rapid fire plus shifters were sticky (front would not to the large ring) and the rear hub is a little loose. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I had the Ross with the triple. Nice know that...

I had the Ross with the triple. Nice know that the it was not a home-brew. Just gave the frame and some random (non-600) parts away to a young guy looking to build up a road bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I thought I had a 'catch of the day' today, $24...

I thought I had a 'catch of the day' today, $24 for a Schwinn Worldsport. Called on it yesterday (it was at a garage sale) and they held it for me, so I was committed. Picked it up and thought, too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

The bars were swapped out on that XO-2. I have...

The bars were swapped out on that XO-2. I have one and they came with moustache bars, Deore thumb shifters and mountain grips and brake levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I have sold a few of the Schwinn 'S' saddles on...

I have sold a few of the Schwinn 'S' saddles on the Schwinn bike forum. Saves the hassle of ebay and nice people....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I would love to find that in the trash, instead...

I would love to find that in the trash, instead of the more likely Huffy 'gem' that I occasionally stumble upon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I don't think I ever posted this bike, which I...

I don't think I ever posted this bike, which I think was one of my best finds of the year. A Trek 720 Multitrack with a slew of upgrades -- drop bars, 9 speed drive train, bar end shifters and Rolf...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

It is butted (double butted maybe) hi-tensile...

It is butted (double butted maybe) hi-tensile steel. Don't see that combination very often.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

A few weeks ago I took a chance by going to look...

A few weeks ago I took a chance by going to look at a pair of Ross bikes that had been hanging around CL for a while that the seller had dramatically dropped the price on. Bad pictures in the ad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up two Ross bikes today on the way home. ...

Picked up two Ross bikes today on the way home. Asking $20, offered $15 and in hindsight could have paid $10.

3 speed cruiser in need of tires but in good shape and a road bike with so so paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Now an old Echoplex is a way cool find and your...

Now an old Echoplex is a way cool find and your bike is trooper for getting it home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Ah, all of us nobody's..........nice catch.

Ah, all of us nobody's..........nice catch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Finally got around to taking some pictures of...

Finally got around to taking some pictures of recent acquisitions. First up a pair of 1977 Schwinn Superiors in Lime Green

58cm -- nice shape with just a bit of scratching and the missing decal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I have that same bike sitting in the garage...

I have that same bike sitting in the garage (without a saddle) and I really think the fluted fenders add a little extra touch to whole package. I am hoping to get it back on the road before the snow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-10, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Pictures a later today, but I picked up a pair of...

Pictures a later today, but I picked up a pair of 1977 Schwinn Superiors in lime green yesterday. The smaller of the pair has a tweaked (crashed) frame and fork, but is other wise a good parts bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-10, 05:00 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Shame it is too large for you. Looks like a nice...

Shame it is too large for you. Looks like a nice touring model. Touring bikes have been commanding a premium and it should sell for a pretty good price -- If you want to get specific pricing ideas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Nice big front basket and it is a 3 speed.

Nice big front basket and it is a 3 speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-10, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I love that the price is $50 in the title and...

I love that the price is $50 in the title and $100 or best offer in the body of the ad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a few things today, but only have a...

Picked up a few things today, but only have a picture of the one I got for free. Department store 1 speed, with a coaster brake, fenders and rear rack. Tires are a little dry, but still usable. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-10, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I am thinking that once they are cleaned up, new...

I am thinking that once they are cleaned up, new tires installed and some fresh grease, they could go for the $125 range in my market. They are lugged frames and just look really great with that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a few garage sale bikes over the past...

Picked up a few garage sale bikes over the past week. Nothing remotely high end, but the paint and general condition is pretty good on all of them. The Free Spirit bikes have really really rotted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Got the frame and most of the other parts from a...

Got the frame and most of the other parts from a friend, wheels came off the Trek 720 I picked up last year (5 speed Helicomatic) and the rear derailleur came off a junk bike I picked up from outside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Apparently there was a shop in Cleveland that was...

Apparently there was a shop in Cleveland that was selling them for while back in the 90's -- folks I bought it from got it new at a local shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a nice Wheeler 5200zx mountain bike. ...

Picked up a nice Wheeler 5200zx mountain bike. Smaller size and just needs a cleaning -- tires and everything else is in good shape. Full cromoly double butted frame. Has a weird threadless headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-10, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I found one a few months ago and fixed it up for...

I found one a few months ago and fixed it up for one of the students that works in my department. I thought it was a pretty darn nice bike. If I had yours, I would put a new set of Tektro aero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I just had a guy here who could have used that...

I just had a guy here who could have used that Fuji -- he was 6'2" and way to large for the 58cm bike I had to show him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-10, 04:15 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

For the $20 the bike cost, I was really looking...

For the $20 the bike cost, I was really looking at it as a parts donor and not a whole bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Finally took some pictures of some of the bikes I...

Finally took some pictures of some of the bikes I have picked up over the past few weeks. Nothing super special, but everyone has its good points.

First up is a 1994 Bridgestone XO-5. The low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

It looks a little rough, but it might not need as...

It looks a little rough, but it might not need as much stuff replaced as you think. If you are thinking replacement anyway, you could try using oxalic acid to get the rust off the chainrings etc and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Here is a picture of the 1960 Raleigh Sport saved...

Here is a picture of the 1960 Raleigh Sport saved from the scrap bucket this morning.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee206/ohiobikes/Raleigh%20Sport%201960%203%20Speed/IMG_3632.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a 1960 Raleigh Sport 3 speed while...

Picked up a 1960 Raleigh Sport 3 speed while dropping off the carcass of a dreadful Honda Racing department store mountain bike (worst bike I have pulled from the trash, well ever -- brand new with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

No harm in trying -- worst they can say is sorry...

No harm in trying -- worst they can say is sorry can't do it without the paper work, in which case your friend still got a nice pile of parts for $5.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

That is what I call an uber junk pile. Nice...

That is what I call an uber junk pile. Nice score and nice profit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

So I traded a bike carrier that I found in the...

So I traded a bike carrier that I found in the trash for this Viscount Sebring. It looks to have a new chrome replacement fork on it (with canti bosses) and a new seat. It looks to have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Nice catch on that Ultegra group.

Nice catch on that Ultegra group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Great catch.

Great catch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Here a few things I have picked up recently. ...

Here a few things I have picked up recently. Panasonic Tourist 3 speed, Schwinn Le Tour 4 (had trashed wheels which are gone and some parts are already off for cleaning) and finally an old 80's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

That is a super catch! If you don't mind...

That is a super catch! If you don't mind telling, what did you pay for the Trek?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I have been thinking of building up a vintage...

I have been thinking of building up a vintage frame with a modern drive train and towards that goal picked up some parts for that build. 2009 Shimano 105 10 speed sti brifters, handle bar with stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Making that a fixie would be about the dumbest...

Making that a fixie would be about the dumbest thing anyone could do with such a fine touring bike. What did you pay for it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

I picked up an un-matched set of Shimano STI...

I picked up an un-matched set of Shimano STI controls for $10. The left is an older 105 triple and the right is a 7 speed RSX. The hoods are both in very good shape, so I figured they were worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,386
Posted By sonatageek

Picked up a 1981 Park PRS-1 work stand with a...

Picked up a 1981 Park PRS-1 work stand with a nice 50lbs base plate that it bolts to for a very reasonable $50.
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