My good fortune continues. I was perusing CL today, and came upon the ad below that was posted mid-day Sunday. I figured that a free bike was long gone, but shot him an email anyway. To my surprize, I got a call from the fellow in the afternoon, and arranged to collect the bike after work.
When I got there, he handed over a near-new garage queen. A dusty but almost unused 23" 1983 Nishiki Olympic Royale 10 speed. CroMo frame with RD hanger, silver with black pin-striping around the lugs. Toe-clips, Suntour bar-cons, drivetrain, and dropouts. Weinmann 610 centerpulls and Weinmann wheels with QR front hub. Cyclepro Kevlar tires, good condition with good tubes. All I need to do is replace the rotted cloth tape and wipe the spider eggs off the spokes and such.
Free, 5 miles from my house, and my size. A nice combo.......
Too dark for pics - but soon, I promise.
10 Speed Road Bike, Works, Free (danville / san ramon)
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Date: 2006-06-04, 12:25PM PDT
This is an older bike, basically in good condition but will need to have the gears adjusted to work correctly. The frame is on the small side and heavy by today's standard. Tires and brakes in good shape, I believe. No charge. email me with phone number to discuss.