It's nothing special, just exceptional.
10-09-18 | 09:24 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
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From: The other Maine, north of RT 2
Bikes: Seriously downsizing.
It's nothing special, just exceptional.
Sealed SunTour hubs and BB spun like new. Very, very little wear on chain and crankset.
Original brake pads (yes, I'll replace them).
Saw this on CL and had a hunch it would turn out to be really clean. Drove to Bangor to meet a picker from Millinocket, took one look, and handed him the modest amout he was asking:
All I've done is scrub off the 33 year old coating of preservative crud and swap out the tires with the only pair of 27s I had out in the barn. Box stock and mint!
Original bar tape and hoods.
Paint really pops in the sunlight.
Arnie wouldn't lie, now, would he?
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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10-09-18 | 09:46 AM
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I AM AI
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
Always cool seeing a bike exactly as it sat on the showroom floor way-back-when. Love the blue sparkle. 
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
10-09-18 | 12:25 PM
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From: Seattle WA
Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
So sparkly...great score OP
10-09-18 | 01:05 PM
#12
Ellensburg, WA
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Lewiston, ID
Bikes: See my signature
Excellent find. I've heard those were excellent bikes.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
10-09-18 | 03:37 PM
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1974 Paramount ~ 1974 Raleigh Pro ~ 1977 Pro-Tour ~ 1978 TX900 ~ IronMan 85,87:E/M,88:M/Pro,89:E ~ 98 Peugeot Festina Replica
I had one a year ago and it was a nice bike with the suntour sealed bearing hubs and Bottom Bracket.. nice score!
1985 Nashbar Toure Mt
1985 Nashbar Toure Mt
10-09-18 | 07:20 PM
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: 82 Medici, 85 Ironman, 2011 Richard Sachs
I was looking for a bike for my daughter on some out of town (NY?) CL and saw a well built Supergo. Neat bike neat frame neat parts and lovely color.
10-10-18 | 03:42 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: The other Maine, north of RT 2
Bikes: Seriously downsizing.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
10-10-18 | 06:45 AM
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feros ferio
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
He knows his stuff.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-10-18 | 12:01 PM
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The 1984 version was called the Toure ST. The Toure MT was 1985 and this appears to be an excellent match for the 1985 catalogue image. Sorry, I couldn't scan it, as the two page spread was too big for the scanner bed. The Nashbar models that turn up from this period are typically Maruishi manufacture. Even the gold and blue tubing decal is reminiscent of Maruishi, though the colours are reversed and the stripe is horizontal, as opposed to diagonal.
10-10-18 | 12:54 PM
#20
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
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From: The other Maine, north of RT 2
Bikes: Seriously downsizing.
Thanks T-Mar.
I've posted the serial # in the Asian number sticky.
FWIW I paid less than a third of retail......
I'd love to see the spec sheet on the right.
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I've posted the serial # in the Asian number sticky.
FWIW I paid less than a third of retail......
I'd love to see the spec sheet on the right.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
Better late than never? Please accept my apology.
11-13-18 | 09:03 AM
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HarborBandS
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Chicago Western Suburbs
The 1984 version was called the Toure ST. The Toure MT was 1985 and this appears to be an excellent match for the 1985 catalogue image. Sorry, I couldn't scan it, as the two page spread was too big for the scanner bed. The Nashbar models that turn up from this period are typically Maruishi manufacture. Even the gold and blue tubing decal is reminiscent of Maruishi, though the colours are reversed and the stripe is horizontal, as opposed to diagonal.
11-13-18 | 10:05 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
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From: The other Maine, north of RT 2
Bikes: Seriously downsizing.
FWIW, mine has a 40 spoke rear wheel.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
11-13-18 | 03:29 PM
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
If you're smaller than a size 8 (maybe 7, 7.5) I have a set of Cannondale touring shoes with your name on them.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.