Update on this beater no one (Bike shop, Goodwill, Neighbors, Bikeforum "pay it forward", Craigslist "Free") wanted, including me. Saved from my dump!
Originally Posted by
SoCaled
Bike nobody wants - last chance before the scrap pile - Free, Free, Free
Local pick-up only - San Pedro, CA
I will give this a few days and when no one claims it, I will hand it to the scrap truck Edit:
Hyperbole - I was trying to get a reaction, I was hoping for "I'll save it" but got "how dare you!", fair enough
never thrown away so much as a rusty bolt! Sorry to create the unnecessary concern
Special Steel L1011 - 22" frame US Express - missing bolt on front brake, everything else is there.
Originally Posted by
RubeRad
That frame is pretty boss, somebody could upgrade this into a really sweet commuter/about-town bike
That person is not me though -- hope somebody rescues this from the scrap bin
Originally Posted by
smontanaro
No local co-op wants it? Goodwill?
Originally Posted by
bboy314
I second the suggestion to donate it rather than scrap. If there are any bike shops nearby that deal with vintage I’m sure they’d be glad to take it off your hands. I’d grab it for sure if I wasn’t 2500 miles away.
Originally Posted by
merziac
IF it comes to that I would cut the cables and keep the stem and bars, levers, shifters, they are a bit cool and unique.
I would keep the wheels too if they are ok like they seem.
Too bad it is a claw RDO, apparently a BSO trait too far.
And its a big one, can be good or bad.
Originally Posted by
curbtender
Too bad, in the zone where the cost of repair is more than it's worth. I fix these and give them away but I've got a stash of used parts. I'd at least give it some time at the curb with a free sign.
So, I broke down another Peugeot ATB, which provided some parts to make this one whole. Dug through the garage and found 2 functional (non-matching) tires and used tubes to replace the ones rotting off this bike. Added some missing brake parts (cable attachment bolt & straddle cable) to front brake. Adjusted straddle cables lengths and cable tension, brakes working. Took a test ride, seat moved (post and angle) shifters wouldn't get to all cogs front or back. Adjusted limit screws, got both shifters working (kind of amazing how well these low end shifter work). Went back through photos to confirm this seatpost came with bike, as bought, confirmed, but seatpost is slipping (so wrong post). Seatpost clamp is fully closed and still slipping, added "beer can shim" now stays snug.
So now it is a functional bike, it will be back on the road and have another life.
