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#1976
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Joined: Mar 2021
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Cuevas & Cimmaron are my full time riders, small MB-3 and large Competition GS are my sometimers
#1977
Amateur Member

Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 5,065
Likes: 8,403
From: SoCal
Bikes: Cuevas & Cimmaron are my full time riders, small MB-3 and large Competition GS are my sometimers
This one was not supposed to end up here, but is has, with a caveat
Shogun Prairiebreaker Pro - with a very stuck seatpost
I should have left well enough alone! Seatpost was stuck, but in a position that worked for me, decided it needed to get unstuck (I have succeeded quite a few times) after soaking in penetrant and multiple attempts at mechanical removal (including slicing the seattube into 4 with a wood sawsall blade) I went out and bought the Lye to melt out the post. On re-reading all the threads and the likely need for multiple applications I paused and decided the chances of me wrecking the paint, were more likely than not. The hilarious 80's paint job is half of the appeal of this frame, so I decided I would give someone else a chance If they wanted to continue the attempt at removing the post without destroying the paint?
That may not be an option? At this point my failed attempts and prep to melt the post, have left the frame with none of the remaining post sticking out of the frame! So I am not sure of mechanical methods that would now work? On the longshot that someone both fits & wants this frame and is willing to tackle the challenge? It is available for local pick-up in South Los Angeles (San Pedro) or pack and ship by my local shop.
Pics to come soon, need to go snap them
Shogun Prairiebreaker Pro - with a very stuck seatpost
I should have left well enough alone! Seatpost was stuck, but in a position that worked for me, decided it needed to get unstuck (I have succeeded quite a few times) after soaking in penetrant and multiple attempts at mechanical removal (including slicing the seattube into 4 with a wood sawsall blade) I went out and bought the Lye to melt out the post. On re-reading all the threads and the likely need for multiple applications I paused and decided the chances of me wrecking the paint, were more likely than not. The hilarious 80's paint job is half of the appeal of this frame, so I decided I would give someone else a chance If they wanted to continue the attempt at removing the post without destroying the paint?
That may not be an option? At this point my failed attempts and prep to melt the post, have left the frame with none of the remaining post sticking out of the frame! So I am not sure of mechanical methods that would now work? On the longshot that someone both fits & wants this frame and is willing to tackle the challenge? It is available for local pick-up in South Los Angeles (San Pedro) or pack and ship by my local shop.
Pics to come soon, need to go snap them
#1978
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2025
Posts: 9
Likes: 7
From: Waco, TX
Bikes: Canondale CAAD8, 1975 Motobecane Le Champion, Early Austro Daimler SL
I didn't see this question until I posted the previous note.
My Grandis is 56cm Center-to-Top, with 55cm C-C top tube. it is best described as a F1 car with only 2 wheels, hard riding, demanding that I ride faster, with lightning quick response. A criterium bike not for the faint of heart! But great fun otherwise. My Masi is similarly small but always does what I am thinking without me having to tell it what to do.
My Grandis is 56cm Center-to-Top, with 55cm C-C top tube. it is best described as a F1 car with only 2 wheels, hard riding, demanding that I ride faster, with lightning quick response. A criterium bike not for the faint of heart! But great fun otherwise. My Masi is similarly small but always does what I am thinking without me having to tell it what to do.
#1979
Amateur Member

Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 5,065
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Cuevas & Cimmaron are my full time riders, small MB-3 and large Competition GS are my sometimers
Black Friday bump for the freebies posted above, both still available
Sekine Mediale - Pay it forward...
Motiv Triad - Pay it forward...
Sekine Mediale - Pay it forward...
Motiv Triad - Pay it forward...
#1980
Senior Member




Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 16,029
Likes: 9,380
From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Big Thank you shout out to Kevin7 for an early SunTour thumbie. 
Met up with him at the co-op and had a good talk.
Met up with him at the co-op and had a good talk.
#1981
Senior Member


Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,399
Likes: 1,572
From: Near Pottstown, PA: 30 miles NW of Philadelphia
Bikes: 2 Trek Mtn, Cannondale R600 road, 6 vintage road bikes
#1982
Newbie


Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 40
Likes: 77
From: New Orleans, LA
Bikes: T.S. Isaac touring, Raleigh International (fixed gear town set-up), 531 EuroAsia no name road bike, Gunnar Street Dog (frame,) Tomasso SL (frame)
I bought this Lepper Voyager titanium saddle on the auction site years ago not knowing its terrible reputation, and of course it broke after riding it just a few miles. I weigh 160 lbs., so I think I can say the fault lies with the design of the saddle and not me. Anyway, I am offering it for the price of its shipping to anyone who can either weld titanium to repair and reinforce it or to mount to their vintage Dutch masterpiece and hang it on the wall.


#1983
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
I bought this Lepper Voyager titanium saddle on the auction site years ago not knowing its terrible reputation, and of course it broke after riding it just a few miles. I weigh 160 lbs., so I think I can say the fault lies with the design of the saddle and not me. Anyway, I am offering it for the price of its shipping to anyone who can either weld titanium to repair and reinforce it or to mount to their vintage Dutch masterpiece and hang it on the wall.




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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
#1986
Honorary Bicycle Rider


Joined: May 2015
Posts: 364
Likes: 221
From: Kansas City
Bikes: N+1's
Cleaning the top of my work bench, would prefer to send all the bolts and hangers together and all the handlebar plastic.


These are used under bar tape with aero levers and non grooved handlebars


These are used under bar tape with aero levers and non grooved handlebars
#1987
Eccentric Old Man


Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 727
Likes: 177
From: BelleVegas, IL
Bikes: 1986 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1979 Schwinn Traveler III, Trek T100, 1995 Trek 970, Fuji America
Cateye Toe Strap Buttons
Spoken for.
email if you want them. New, never used.
email if you want them. New, never used.
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#1988
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Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,946
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From: Bloomington, IN
Bikes: Paramount, Faggin, Ochsner, Rossin, Ciocc
Cleaning up the workbench and hoping to find the top. I've been at this since the covid challenge and still have not gotten there. Today's offering is two pairs of road pedals, one Gipiemme and one Campy GS and a couple of NR right pedals if anyone needs a replacement. Take one pair of both or even all of them cost of postage. Send PM and first come etc. Smiles, MH

Two right hand orphans in the tray if anyone needs a right pedal.

The pairs: The dark cages are Gipiemme and the chrome ones are Campy GS.

Two right hand orphans in the tray if anyone needs a right pedal.

The pairs: The dark cages are Gipiemme and the chrome ones are Campy GS.
#1990
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 364
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From: Kansas City
Bikes: N+1's
CLAIMED and LEAVING
More pedals to good home. Will ship as cheap as possible with Pirateship. Some pairs, some loners. SR, MKS, Ofmega.

More pedals to good home. Will ship as cheap as possible with Pirateship. Some pairs, some loners. SR, MKS, Ofmega.

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#1991
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Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 1,957
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From: Beaverton, OR
Bikes: You had me at rusty and Italian!!
#1992
Wire rack mount for older Cannondale handlebar bags that use a cord to stabilize the bag. Kind of U shaped, goes under the stem and the bag is inserted into the projected arms. Seems to me these are hard to find these days. Free for the cost of postage.
I’d take and post a picture but if you have one of these bags…you know what I’m talking about.
I’d take and post a picture but if you have one of these bags…you know what I’m talking about.
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Hard at work in the Secret Underground Laboratory...
Hard at work in the Secret Underground Laboratory...
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#1993
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 364
Likes: 221
From: Kansas City
Bikes: N+1's
CLAIMED. Single Speed Freewheels bundle (all go to one lucky person). Will ship as cheap as possible with Pirateship.
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#1994
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
PMed. Only want one or two then can send the rest onwards?
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
#1995
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Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 1,444
From: Saratoga, CA
Bikes: 1981 Bianchi Specialissima, 1971 Bob Jackson. 2012 Kestrel 4000. 2012 Willier. 2016 Fuji Cross 1.1, 1950 Hetchins, 194X James Fothergill, 1971 Paramount P15, 1973 Paramount P12, 1963 Legnano (x2), 1951 Hetchins, 2024 Canyon Endurace
#1996
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
…for my entry in the On The Road Again Challenge bike…
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
#1997
Senior Member



Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,946
Likes: 3,162
From: Bloomington, IN
Bikes: Paramount, Faggin, Ochsner, Rossin, Ciocc
Today's offering: A pair of Burley foot protectors for rain and snow riding. Never used because they came with a rain suit and I didn't need them. Cost of postage Smiles, MH

two foot protectors, vinyl type of lower cover and rain resistant fabric uppers.

Generous size will accommodate extra layers inside over shoes.

two foot protectors, vinyl type of lower cover and rain resistant fabric uppers.

Generous size will accommodate extra layers inside over shoes.
#1998
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Joined: May 2019
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From: Bloomington, IN
Bikes: Paramount, Faggin, Ochsner, Rossin, Ciocc
Another item that is on the workbench and should be in someone's hands. I think this one came off of a new wheel that had been crashed, so pretty much no miles on it. As always cost of postage. Smiles, MH

14-28 six speed Superwin made in China.

14-28 six speed Superwin made in China.
#1999
Junior Member

Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 198
Likes: 53
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: 1981 Gazelle Champion Mondial, 1988(?) De Bernardi, 1985 Fuji Opus III, 1986 Bridgestone RB-2
Brake calipers, shifter
Claimed.
A hodge-podge of items for the cost of postage. Hopefully someone can take the whole batch!
- The Weinmann nutted caliper is complete except for the nut.
- The G-Star nutted caliper is missing the barrel adjuster and the nut.
- The Campagnolo clamp-on shifters are complete and move smoothly.
- The Shimano Ultegra and 105 calipers only sorta work and might be better for parts. If you look carefully at the 105, the pivot bolt isn't the original. They both had damaged bolts so I tried to use a generic flathead bolt to get them working, and they do pivot, but feel a little loose in their movement.
- The G-Star nutted caliper is missing the barrel adjuster and the nut.
- The Campagnolo clamp-on shifters are complete and move smoothly.
- The Shimano Ultegra and 105 calipers only sorta work and might be better for parts. If you look carefully at the 105, the pivot bolt isn't the original. They both had damaged bolts so I tried to use a generic flathead bolt to get them working, and they do pivot, but feel a little loose in their movement.
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#2000
Senior Member

Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,219
Likes: 103
From: New York, NY
Bikes: Black Mountain Cycles Road and canti MX, Cannondale CAAD12, Bob Jackson Vigorelli






