Old 12-06-10 | 10:44 AM
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yuyax
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If I recall correctly, the owner of those bikes did or has a hand condition thus the very heavily padded handlebars and I think he wasn't able to ride anymore.

The E. Merckx frame is very nice but for one thing. The front derailleur braze on has been cut off. The base is still on the down tube and it has been filed almost smooth.

I am not sure if some of the bikes have been parted out but I am guessing so because of the frames that where hanging and the parts in the glass display. When I was there, a few people came by and donated parts. One guy dropped off several handlebars and stems. Another guy didn't like his Campy 2 bolt seat post and donated it. Basically, there are parts everywhere. Some still in the original Campy boxes and some loose ones. I think I even saw an anodized blue Galli part somewhere in the display.

The hanging frames are Roberts (don't know anything about this brand), Raleigh, Paramount, Trek, Woodrup, Peugeot and two other ones that I can't recall. There was another Woodrup in the back, behind the Merckx. Most of these bikes are in the 54 - 55 cm range.

Did anybody noticed that Bob Jackson tandem?

There were def 3 Paramounts. Chrome, baby blue and a red one. There might have been another one, next to the chrome one but I am not sure. It was nice seeing another AD Ultima. There was a guy in BF looking for a red Ultima... This is your chance... The Serotta has the rare Dura Ace AX brakes.

The co-op also has a bunch of other non-classic frames and there are parts everywhere. If you are around the area, it is worth visiting. It is a bike hoarders paradise :-)

All of the bikes, frames parts are for sale. As for donation value (price) you will have to call or stop by the co-op. I am sure they will work with you to get it shipped to you wherever you are. If they sell all of these bikes, they will have the rent covered for several months.
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