Old Bike found in garage
04-02-08, 12:42 PM
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Old Bike found in garage
So, a friend of mine is looking to build up a vintage bike (this will be his first time doing so). A friend of his mother told him that he has had this bike laying in his garage for many many years. I can't make out anything on the bike...so, I was wondering if anyone here could give some insight whether or not he should make the trip to actually check out this bike in person (as it is a bit of an inconvenience) and whether he should invest time and money bringing it back to life.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
04-02-08, 12:46 PM
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Look at fork ends... doesn't even have real dropouts, just squashed tubing. I see a end of a steel crank arm, probably one piece. You can even see the seat stays sticking in the edge of the photo all ungracefully like and attached funny. I looks pretty junky and I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
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04-02-08, 12:58 PM
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I missed the "dropouts" when I first lookeed and had the same feeling based on the fork crown and seat stays...
This is the sort of bike that would be nice if there was an emotional attachment, but otherwise not something worth building up.
This is the sort of bike that would be nice if there was an emotional attachment, but otherwise not something worth building up.
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04-02-08, 12:59 PM
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+1 to cyclotoine. That is one crappy looking frame!
04-02-08, 03:07 PM
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That's something out of Westfield Manufacturing Co's stable - that's for sure. Looks like a Columbia, could be a rebadge though.
Good stuff to flip on Craigslist as a fixie for $50 bucks...and that's about it.
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Kurt, You beat me to it! I looked at the fork and said to myself "Columbia". That would make it equivalent to a X-Mart bike by todays standards.
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04-02-08, 08:13 PM
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04-02-08, 08:59 PM
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It looks like total cr@p to me. Those full-length shift cable housings ensure that the stem shifters work particularly poorly, and the frameset is total junk.
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04-02-08, 09:28 PM
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More useful as a boat anchor that one would be.
04-02-08, 09:38 PM
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Well it DOES have a plate fork crown... this is one to pass on, and find a better steed to invest time and money in.
04-03-08, 11:02 AM
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If you put some wheels/tires on, recabled, regreased, changed the brake pads, add bar tape, etc. (75$ total if you did the work yourself)......you could ride it knowing full well it would be one of the last bikes at the rack to get stolen..
04-03-08, 11:09 AM
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Don't bet on it. Crystal makes people steal anything.....
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04-03-08, 11:12 AM
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I have an old Raleigh that I picked up in pieces from a friends garage years ago. I use for a winter/slush training bike. Take that bike home and practice your mechanics skills on it. Write the $$ off as "entertainment"
04-03-08, 01:55 PM
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want it.
04-04-08, 02:46 PM
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Cut the top tube and downtube, both right where they meet the seat tube. Then spread the rear triangle out to a foot or more. With a seatpost & saddle you'll have a fine stool for your shop.
04-06-08, 01:31 PM
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I haven't made one, myself, but that should be about it. I'd be careful about leaving any sharp edges where you cut the top & down tubes, especially at the down tube cut. That's right where it'll get kicked.
