Hi Folks,

During this week's shifts at our co-op here in Salem, OR, I Discovered a few gems. During my lunch break, I was checking the display cases and discovered some interesting head badges. Pix attached. Also, got a picture of one of the "re-built/retro-modded" bikes that was about to go on display. The local Vo-tech school does the repaint and the bikes are built using recycled components plus new consumables, i.e. cables, housings, brake pads, etc. I also, spotted a large framed vintage Eddy Merckx that appears to have a Campagnolo Rallye drive train and a decent, but weathered Centurion Ironman. Looks like ~56 CM with all the parts still on it. Sorry, didn't get pictures on these. Hopefully, next week. Just for fun, I've included a picture a recent donation, a scooter bike. What were the designers thinking?

I'll try to find more interesting vintage stuff in the future. Right now, we're focused on building inventory for spring and summer sales that support the shop and its throughout the year. My time this week was taken up with servicing and refurbishing a very nice Specialized Expedition Sport.

Cheers,

Van