Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Somewhat funny, but I am in Illinois right now visiting family. Picked up a nice set of 700c wheels and tricolor drivetrain, complete with STI, in Indy on the way up. Then in Illinois, I picked up a 1981 Schwinn Super Sport, came with concave rims and Phil Wood hubs! Both sat on CL for at least a week.
Every time I visit Illinois, I come back with bikes, last trip I got five. If you look aggressively, there are some nice deals out there.
I wish I had more time this trip, but it's two days and then head back.
Having picked up quite a few bikes in IL over the years, the further away from Chicago you get, the better the deals!
I just took a look at Chicago CL. Three or four complete bikes that would make great donors, plus a couple of nice wheel sets.
Last edited by wrk101; 05-13-13 at 02:09 PM.