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Old 12-17-10 | 08:05 PM
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Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS

That bike is sweet looking!! Those things are actually difficult to find regardless of condition not alone in new condition.

About 3 weekends ago I too found a 85 Le Tour Luxe with only 150 miles on and was stored since 85 with a blanket over it. It too was in mint condition except for some ZZZ scratches on the seat post. The owner rode the bike for about 1 month after he bought it and then hurt his back at home and couldn't ride it anymore. Then about 5 years he thought he would try again so put new tires and tubes on but after roughly 5 miles his back started hurting so back in storage with a blanket over it. Then he finally realized he wasn't going to ever be able to ride it, and sold it to me for $100. The price was cheaper the Varsity's I've seen sell for so I bought it without even bickering over the price. After I lubed the bearings and chain, cleaned it and waxed it and looks like it just came off the showroom floor. It's a light (dusty?) blue color with Suntour Mountech driveline which works great on the stand, I haven't been able to ride it due to snow.
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