I'm there if he ever calls me back. Finally one in my neighborhood.:)

Well, it's close enough to me, too. I'd of made a grab for it myself, but old 3 speeds don't really turn my crank - so to speak. :)

http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/171630382.html

Can anyone tell what kind of bike that is? If it's mechanically sound, I'd probably be willing to fork over $15 for it.

those are cool. They race 'em in England. and $400 is a pretty good deal if it comes with campy. Shipping's gonna be killer though...

Turns out he also had a Raleigh Prestige Gran Compe with Suntour Superbe that he let me have for a couple more sixers of Corona. Will post a picture soon.

Sweet! You've got to like the "Oh, I've also got this other bike" kind of deals. Congrats.

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Damn! I had to pay two 12-packs for my Peugeot Caravan -- I wuz robbed! :mad:

I'd happily trade a couple 6'ers of Corona for a Superbe group let alone a full bike equipped with it!

Couple of 6'ers... I'd be willing to splurge and get him a couple cases for the Superbe group, considering 90% of the late 70's Richard Sachs I'm rebuilding had Superbe on it, and finding functional parts at a decent price has been a challenge. And he could keep the frame!

So, do I get a Finder's Fee? I figure I'm deserving of at least a 6 pack, myself.....:D

http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/171577942.html

I guess this could be good, or nothing at all. :D I intend to go look at it to find out. How old could an aluminum Raleigh be?

Aluminum raleighs are the Technium line - late 80s through the 90s.

Aluminum English Raleighs are non-existant; this bike more than likely has a Reynolds decal on it, and the owner thinks Reynolds = Aluminum. Au contraire! Probably a really good deal; jump to it and go look!

Correction, it is a Raleigh Prestige Gran Sport. Raleigh 555sl frame and fork with cutout lugs. Superbe front and back with dt shifters. Aero Grand Comp brakes. Aerox? crank and throw away wheels. A bit neglected but doesn't appear worn or abused.

Technically bigbossman, you didn't post till 10:24 p.m. By that time I had already called and was waiting a reply. Now if the guy in Walnut Creek that posted the Gitane TDF on CL today replies to my email and I get my hands on that puppy then I shall gladly buy a round.:D

I'm new to Classics/Vintage, so don't shoot the messenger if these prices are too high (I suspect most are). I just have never seen so much vintage Italian on CL at the same time. All from the same seller, I think it may be a local shop but it isn't mentioned. YMMV.

"Fuso Road Bicycle 54cm Dave Moulton Design - $800"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172219000.html
"Ribble Lugged Steel Road Bicycle 58cm Columbus Dropouts! - $350"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172220358.html
"Schwinn Paramount Classic Road Bicycle 54cm Campagnolo - $750"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172221659.html
"Olmo Italian Road Bicycle 54cm Campy clipless pedals 1000 - $1000"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172223647.html
"Masi 3V Volumtrica Italian Road Bicycle 58cm Mavic SSC Brakes! - $750"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172224511.html
"Colnago Sprint Italian Road Bicycle 56cm Campy Racing Triple - $1200"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172225128.html
"Linear Aluminum Recumbant Bicycle Great Commuter! - $400 "
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172225801.html
"Denti Italian Road Bicycle 58cm Campagnolo Components - $650 "
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172226501.html
Basso Italian Road Bicycle 59cm Campagnolo Components! - $800"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172227113.html
"Tommasini Italian Road Bicycle 54cm Campagnolo Components! - $800"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172227777.html
"Nishiki Sport Lugged Steel Bicycle 58cm Great Commuter! - $75"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172228428.html
"Vitus Aluminum Road Bicycle 57cm Shimano indexing system! - $600"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/172229794.html

Holy cow that's a lot of awesome bikes!

Well - except for that Nishiki towards the end. It's a solid enough bike, but sort of sticks out in that herd....:)

That Paramount looks like a mid/late '70s model (Sprint frame option, Nervex lugs and fork crown) that was redone around '83/'84 with braze-ons added (or removed in the case of the rerouting via the through-the-top-tube cable guides) and the current decals used. That or they built it up using old stock lugs (though I'm not sure they would have done that in that time period).

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Actually I was pretty fond of that one. :D Definitely the oddball of the group. Well, except for that crazy recumbent. :p

1950's Rudge in the Portland, OR area...Got to love the "hand" Chainring.

Regards, Dan

http://portland.craigslist.org/bik/172932409.html

Hrm, this bike from the Toronto CL is very interesting because it is in such great shape for an older bike in this city----our winter tends to ruin older rides. Can anyone provide some insight into the make/year of this bike from the description and pictures? Thanks.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/173067937.html

Looks like someone beat you to it:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=204707

suspicious CL ad, sounds too good to be true.

http://www.craigslist.org/eby/bik/174232228.html

Clean Raleigh SuperCourse mixte. Better hurry on this one.

http://www.craigslist.org/eby/bik/174465850.html

72 full chrome paramount 64cm(c-t I imagine) in exceptional condition. on ebay. buy it now 1800 or best offer. my size... should I?!?! #160000794073