Catch of the day part II (dos)
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Nope. I just payed what he was asking for it. It's not made of Reynolds 753; instead, Reynolds 531. And you're right-on the size; 60cm. Fit's me perfect.
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Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
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Thanks USAZorro for your help with the Raleigh. That crank set just might be going on that Raleigh.
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Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
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The crankset and BB are not NOS. They look pretty much new but one can see in the chain ring a bit of wear. The rest of the crank set is perfect; no scratches or anything. The dust caps look as if they were never installed and so do the cups and spindle. They are mint, but not NOS. Still, I'm very happy I got them.
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Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
Ese dicho que me han dicho que tú has dicho que yo he dicho, ese dicho no lo he dicho, porque si lo hubiera dicho, ese dicho estaría bien dicho por haberlo dicho yo.
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The crankset and BB are not NOS. They look pretty much new but one can see in the chain ring a bit of wear. The rest of the crank set is perfect; no scratches or anything. The dust caps look as if they were never installed and so do the cups and spindle. They are mint, but not NOS. Still, I'm very happy I got them.
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Schwinn Continental II
Sold my 84 Peugeot last night on a whim to a "Wanted 58-60CM road bike" ad on CL. Almost didn't let it go. Had that bike a LONG time. Got it late 85 from a buddy. Nice guy that bought it. Wants to make a Fixed out of it. The Helicomatic hub was ...well a typical Helicomatic hub. I was seriously thinking about lacing a flip flop to it as well. He just caught me at a moment of weakness with a really nice T700 Cannondale on CL that I want and needed the cash to get it.
So today while out trying to find fuel line for the yard blower I saw a Estate sale sign and decided to make a drive by. Out on the driveway was a Schwinn Continental II Not horrible condition just really crusty. Its a rider though. 25inches to the top of the top tube and 35 stand over. Head badge say 0748 and the SN starts KN saying Oct of 77 so I guess that makes it a 78 model. Asked the guy "how much?" Got the story that he "got it from his friend that got it at a Garage sale 10 years ago for $5 and I'll take $5 for it now." PAID on the spot rode it out to my truck.
Decals are really bad but the paint has promise. Little rust on the rims but seems to clean up ok. Its missing its factory rear wheel and has some goofy plastic peddles but has all the rest of its original parts. The rear wheel that is on it has a chain clearance issue on the spoke guard that doesn't make a lot of sense. Makes the chain jump. Drives good in all but the low gear. Tires hold air and the rear is in pretty good shape. Cleaned it up some tonight and put couple miles on it. Really impressed with how nice it rides No grinding, cranks feel smooth.
Trying to figure out what to do about the back wheel. Head down to the local Co op tomorrow and see what the chances are of finding the right wheel and peddles see if I can trade this old Huffy Santa Fe I got in the back yard for the parts.
This one is already on CL trying to raise cash for that touring bike.
So today while out trying to find fuel line for the yard blower I saw a Estate sale sign and decided to make a drive by. Out on the driveway was a Schwinn Continental II Not horrible condition just really crusty. Its a rider though. 25inches to the top of the top tube and 35 stand over. Head badge say 0748 and the SN starts KN saying Oct of 77 so I guess that makes it a 78 model. Asked the guy "how much?" Got the story that he "got it from his friend that got it at a Garage sale 10 years ago for $5 and I'll take $5 for it now." PAID on the spot rode it out to my truck.
Decals are really bad but the paint has promise. Little rust on the rims but seems to clean up ok. Its missing its factory rear wheel and has some goofy plastic peddles but has all the rest of its original parts. The rear wheel that is on it has a chain clearance issue on the spoke guard that doesn't make a lot of sense. Makes the chain jump. Drives good in all but the low gear. Tires hold air and the rear is in pretty good shape. Cleaned it up some tonight and put couple miles on it. Really impressed with how nice it rides No grinding, cranks feel smooth.
Trying to figure out what to do about the back wheel. Head down to the local Co op tomorrow and see what the chances are of finding the right wheel and peddles see if I can trade this old Huffy Santa Fe I got in the back yard for the parts.
This one is already on CL trying to raise cash for that touring bike.
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The other day I had a few nice finds. A sharp long sleeve Mapei/Quick Step/Colnago jersey in my size for $2, a nameless pretty red Gitane mixte for $20, and a even nicer looking 58cm 1983 Centurion Elite GT Touring rig for a "see it to believe" bargain price. The Centurion looks really sharp, and comparing it to the 1984 catalog on the Sheldon Brown site, the only alterations from new it seems to have is a different saddle, missing pedal dust covers, missing brake hoods, and a missing bottle boss bolt on the underside of the down tube. Even the foam bar cover pieces are in super shape. I'm convinced it was PPI'd (Purchased, Parked, and Ignored) before I came across it in a thrift store. I've just given it a basic wiping down and got a little grime off the drive train and components. Some new tires, hoods and tape and it'll be good to go. It even has the original wire (that runs internally through the length of the down tube for a generator) which is pretty cool.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
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Hi. Kinda new here, (for posting anyway). I've always had a fetish for classic lightweights but recently retired and now have time to find and refurbish them. They have gotten scarce (and expensive) around here of late because of demand. Got a "deal" on this Ladies Ironman Expert for $10 from local thrift store because they said it had the wrong fron wheel! No extra charge for lambs wool seat cover.
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Hi. Kinda new here, (for posting anyway). I've always had a fetish for classic lightweights but recently retired and now have time to find and refurbish them. They have gotten scarce (and expensive) around here of late because of demand. Got a "deal" on this Ladies Ironman Expert for $10 from local thrift store because they said it had the wrong fron wheel! No extra charge for lambs wool seat cover.
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I thought it was long gone, but an old COTD made it's way back to me today. The 84 Trek 830, pre antelope days. Suntour mech's, bullmoose bars, strawberry red paint, and an aluminum dork disk. Along the way it picked up a Viscount cheapo saddle, and a Post Moderne suspension post. It still rides like it used to. I never did go through all the bearings and install new cables last time. This time I will, because I'm keeping it.,,,,BD
This is the first time I found it.
This is the first time I found it.
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The other day I had a few nice finds. A sharp long sleeve Mapei/Quick Step/Colnago jersey in my size for $2, a nameless pretty red Gitane mixte for $20, and a even nicer looking 58cm 1983 Centurion Elite GT Touring rig for a "see it to believe" bargain price. The Centurion looks really sharp, and comparing it to the 1984 catalog on the Sheldon Brown site, the only alterations from new it seems to have is a different saddle, missing pedal dust covers, missing brake hoods, and a missing bottle boss bolt on the underside of the down tube. Even the foam bar cover pieces are in super shape. I'm convinced it was PPI'd (Purchased, Parked, and Ignored) before I came across it in a thrift store. I've just given it a basic wiping down and got a little grime off the drive train and components. Some new tires, hoods and tape and it'll be good to go. It even has the original wire (that runs internally through the length of the down tube for a generator) which is pretty cool.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
centurion looks great!
many happy miles left on that one!
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The other day I had a few nice finds. A sharp long sleeve Mapei/Quick Step/Colnago jersey in my size for $2, a nameless pretty red Gitane mixte for $20, and a even nicer looking 58cm 1983 Centurion Elite GT Touring rig for a "see it to believe" bargain price. The Centurion looks really sharp, and comparing it to the 1984 catalog on the Sheldon Brown site, the only alterations from new it seems to have is a different saddle, missing pedal dust covers, missing brake hoods, and a missing bottle boss bolt on the underside of the down tube. Even the foam bar cover pieces are in super shape. I'm convinced it was PPI'd (Purchased, Parked, and Ignored) before I came across it in a thrift store. I've just given it a basic wiping down and got a little grime off the drive train and components. Some new tires, hoods and tape and it'll be good to go. It even has the original wire (that runs internally through the length of the down tube for a generator) which is pretty cool.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
The mixte I don't have pictures of, but here are some of the touring job and the jersey.
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We'll have to see how this one turns out. I just won an ebay auction. The seller had really high shipping charge, but also had local pickup as an option. So I will be picking up this Univega Supra Sport for $21.25. Obviously needs tubes, new seat, cables and probably tires.
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Here's one of my favorite finds.. '98 Trek 1220 at the police auction for $25. The bike was in great condition!
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Sportif Ammaco Road Bike "MTB"
The bike was donated from a friend, a little on the big side for me as I am 53cm.
Has a few things to get it up and running, needs a chain, wheels are different size, rear wheel spokes are broken. I have not ridden it yet, the frame looks solid.
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Man, things don't always work out the way you think they will. Like today. A friend calls me from the vintage bike ride group, and says he's broke, and offers me a sweet condition GT Force road bike, complete with functional brifters, and excellent paint. I get there, the paint is phenomenal and it looks great aside from a good cleaning. I pay my money and drive home. Well, no one throws out a perfectly good road bike, when it's this new. I got home, and in the dead center of the lower head tube, is 1 1/2" crack. I call him and explain the deal. He was apologetic and offers $50 back and I keep the bike. (I paid $70) $20 for a bunch of parts, RSX though. I still can't complain, and I may yet try to get the crack repaired someday and build it up.,,,,BD
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Okay, I know you've been dying to see what a ten dollar 20-year-old Schwinn hybrid looks like fresh off the side of the road. You can't see it in the picture, but the chainstay protector says "Schwinn Team Issue 21 Speed"
I'll be scorching the local bike paths on this hot Team rig!!
I'll be scorching the local bike paths on this hot Team rig!!
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There's one currently on our local CL for $200 asking (unless it has sold) and it doesn't even have the lambs wool cover. I was actually considering it for my vertically challenged wife, since my daughter rides a Terry with the same "wrong front wheel" and loves it but I'm currently bike rich and cash poor. Congrats! You got a great deal!
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