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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 11:31 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Pretty good shape. Warped rim and loose bottom...

Pretty good shape. Warped rim and loose bottom bracket but seems to have been garage kept.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Neighbor rolled this over and left it. Sekai...

Neighbor rolled this over and left it. Sekai GrandTour 2500...77?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240320_141153_fda098daaddfc69fd1f7ea0bfabbcadc74f45689.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Going to guess that's the drive to pick it up...

Going to guess that's the drive to pick it up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By curbtender

https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1983-fuji-catalo...

https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1983-fuji-catalog-no-13-edition
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Someone trying to make a 'bent'?

Someone trying to make a 'bent'?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 09:51 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Did a quick Google and there was a post that said...

Did a quick Google and there was a post that said the last numbers represented the date, 95. This post from BF has 700 wheelset from 82' so pretty sure yours would be 700....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

You should start a thread on this but it looks...

You should start a thread on this but it looks all set up for canti. Someone probably went to STI and found brakes to be weak. Set up as a touring bike it most likely had bar-end shifters. I've had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Donation to the pile. Getting that time of year...

Donation to the pile. Getting that time of year when you can't leave things sitting out so I got right on it. Took off a lot of funky accessories but only needed a saddle otherwise. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Hit quote to reference subject.

Hit quote to reference subject.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By curbtender

https://blueskycycling.com/collections/closeouts/p...

https://blueskycycling.com/collections/closeouts/products/wtb-wolverine-ss-comp-tire-26-buy-1-get-1-free
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

I thought it was "Nothing to see here...move...

I thought it was "Nothing to see here...move along"? Penalty for piling on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

That be real. Careful changing that brake...

That be real. Careful changing that brake housing. Those plastic guides break apart pretty easy. Maybe a little lube before you pull it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

That derailleur claw looks like the original...

That derailleur claw looks like the original wolfsrtooth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By curbtender

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230716_151435_0b16a80a52da1ff0f0b47e281fd76b58799af1bb.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

No love for English 3 speeds? 69' Hercules in...

No love for English 3 speeds? 69' Hercules in free pile. Lots of patina but everything works. Will start with a saddle. Anyone local interested before I get into it? San Francisco/east bay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

I've tried the different solutions and found the...

I've tried the different solutions and found the trans/acetone mix really works. That and soak time.
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.com/tech_tips_penetrating_oil.php
Best to set it and forget it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

That post is up fairly high. I'd soak and get a...

That post is up fairly high. I'd soak and get a couple of large wrenches on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Local city wide garage sales produced some free...

Local city wide garage sales produced some free pile gems.

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Gitane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Shoe polish has a wax in it so it may not absorb...

Shoe polish has a wax in it so it may not absorb dye if you go that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

A friend said his son was throwing out an old...

A friend said his son was throwing out an old saddle and some junk pedals and if I didn't want them could I toss them for him. I have a hard time saying no. Now I'm wondering what it came off....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Credit for the first fat bike looking anything at...

Credit for the first fat bike looking anything at all like today’s fat bike probably has to go to Steve Baker of Alaska’s Icicle Bicycles who first welded standard mountain-bike rims together and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

I'd say that's a Wynn for you...

I'd say that's a Wynn for you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/449440-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/449440-mystery-yokota-5.html#post22384817
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Nice haul. Now you need to get all the stories...

Nice haul. Now you need to get all the stories from the rider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Probably the same guy who put that derailleur...

Probably the same guy who put that derailleur protector on there, lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Bought a frame for a local member at the Trips...

Bought a frame for a local member at the Trips for kids sale and got a nice discount on this Voodoo Bizango......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

This was put out at a city wide garage sale...

This was put out at a city wide garage sale event. Asked the guy about it and all he could say was he hated it, lol. Someone rebuilt it but didn't get everything correct. 93? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

A friend made his way up from Tennessee after...

A friend made his way up from Tennessee after finding a Schwinn at his local dump. Fairly good shape except for the fluted seatpost. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Going to say it's reflector tape.

Going to say it's reflector tape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Avid Tri Align

Avid Tri Align
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Kusuki stem and bar. Never heard of them but a...

Kusuki stem and bar. Never heard of them but a search said they were the model for the Suntour Superbe....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Some kind of custom, nice brazing. Trying to...

Some kind of custom, nice brazing. Trying to figure out the maker but in the meantime I'll go through it. Got a set of bull horns for the rear. Has a cool 1st gen Phil Wood disc brake that actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By curbtender

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Another one, off of craigslist. Nice they offered it up before putting in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Yes, it is. I've never seen one before. Super...

Yes, it is. I've never seen one before. Super lightweight, one piece rings and hollow arms. Arm length on these is 167.5....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Picked up a couple of boxes of crap at a local...

Picked up a couple of boxes of crap at a local garage sale. Found some unobtainium. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Bought it for the grandkids years ago and they...

Bought it for the grandkids years ago and they out grew it. Grabbed it before it was put in the bargain bin. 92' Freeagent? Has a 68 bottom bracket and weighs in the 15 pound range.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Nice haul from the neighborhood sale... ...

Nice haul from the neighborhood sale...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Citywide garage sale. Box-o-crap a guy put out......

Citywide garage sale. Box-o-crap a guy put out...
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220508_163733_c84f647ddbb0deef5207cf1fdaef3fcb3f092417.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

My buddy that rode with me garagesaleing moved...

My buddy that rode with me garagesaleing moved down to Tennessee. He pulled this out at his local garbage site for me, lol. I guess when gas drops a buck or two he'll be driving out to visit his mom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

l have an open space behind my house that I throw...

l have an open space behind my house that I throw the pits in. One started and was about 6' tall when a work crew cut it making a fire setback. Maybe you could hybrid one with a maple tree and get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Brought this garage hanger home and it didn't...

Brought this garage hanger home and it didn't even get out of the car when an old friend came by that didn't know he needed a bike. He brought a girl's bike for me to check out for his granddaughter....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Got a text from a friend/flipper who spied a free...

Got a text from a friend/flipper who spied a free ad near me. 89' MB4.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

You can't save them all...what is that? A Schwinn...

You can't save them all...what is that? A Schwinn Traveler?
https://youtu.be/bgC-AjVZsnw
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Where I worked the "salvaging" was contracted...

Where I worked the "salvaging" was contracted out. The owner of that company had a building that he stored items for resale. He had an affinity for bikes so what I couldn't "recycle" it was nice to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

If they catch you tell them it's recycling, not...

If they catch you tell them it's recycling, not salvaging...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Longest stuck post I've ever gotten loose... ...

Longest stuck post I've ever gotten loose...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

He was about 6'4" 350#. I told him to bring it by...

He was about 6'4" 350#. I told him to bring it by and I'd fix it. I guess the will was gone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

A neighbor moved out and left this trek 930 in my...

A neighbor moved out and left this trek 930 in my driveway. Abused by the weather some but otherwise in complete shape. 22.5"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Looks like they couldn't figure out that chain...

Looks like they couldn't figure out that chain routing. Nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,453
Posted By curbtender

Not sure what happened on the chainrings. They...

Not sure what happened on the chainrings. They have some lock washers on them.
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