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12-08-09 | 01:01 PM
#3301
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,143
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From: Ottawa
Bikes: Many. Ralieigh sports`s, Raleigh Superbe, sears Spaceliner, Firestone supercruisers, many vintage mountain bikes, random cruisers, and other unique bikes.
Found this CCM Elite and the machine behind yesterday. that snowblower works great to, just had a flat tire.
12-08-09 | 09:54 PM
#3304
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 142
Likes: 79
Bikes: 1968 R.E.W. Reynolds Touring 1981 Eisentraut Model A 1983 Specialized Expedition 1985 Merckx Professional 1986 Tommasini Racing 1986 Merckx Team Panasonic Corsa Extra 1989 Basso Ascot 1989 Sancineto Max Jim RedCay
Found this mystery trek in the trash Fri. After researching components-
reynolds 531
tange levin headset
dia compe g sidepull brakes and levers
suntour cyclone mk II fd/rd
weinmann rims laced to maillard helicomatic hubds (27 x 1 1/4)
Sugino AT crank-triple chainring)
I think I've narrowed it to a 1983 620. Any information on this bike, quality, etc. Bike is in Great shape, except the rear wheel, which has two broken spokes (as well as the hub). Currently looking for a rear wheel- 27 x 1 1/4 alloy, 16mm-22mm) PM if anyone has an extra rear wheel they would sell.
reynolds 531
tange levin headset
dia compe g sidepull brakes and levers
suntour cyclone mk II fd/rd
weinmann rims laced to maillard helicomatic hubds (27 x 1 1/4)
Sugino AT crank-triple chainring)
I think I've narrowed it to a 1983 620. Any information on this bike, quality, etc. Bike is in Great shape, except the rear wheel, which has two broken spokes (as well as the hub). Currently looking for a rear wheel- 27 x 1 1/4 alloy, 16mm-22mm) PM if anyone has an extra rear wheel they would sell.
12-08-09 | 10:02 PM
#3305
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 142
Likes: 79
Bikes: 1968 R.E.W. Reynolds Touring 1981 Eisentraut Model A 1983 Specialized Expedition 1985 Merckx Professional 1986 Tommasini Racing 1986 Merckx Team Panasonic Corsa Extra 1989 Basso Ascot 1989 Sancineto Max Jim RedCay
Here are some pics.
Ron
12-08-09 | 11:34 PM
#3307
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Found this mystery trek in the trash Fri. After researching components-
reynolds 531
tange levin headset
dia compe g sidepull brakes and levers
suntour cyclone mk II fd/rd
weinmann rims laced to maillard helicomatic hubds (27 x 1 1/4)
Sugino AT crank-triple chainring)
I think I've narrowed it to a 1983 620. Any information on this bike, quality, etc. Bike is in Great shape, except the rear wheel, which has two broken spokes (as well as the hub). Currently looking for a rear wheel- 27 x 1 1/4 alloy, 16mm-22mm) PM if anyone has an extra rear wheel they would sell.
reynolds 531
tange levin headset
dia compe g sidepull brakes and levers
suntour cyclone mk II fd/rd
weinmann rims laced to maillard helicomatic hubds (27 x 1 1/4)
Sugino AT crank-triple chainring)
I think I've narrowed it to a 1983 620. Any information on this bike, quality, etc. Bike is in Great shape, except the rear wheel, which has two broken spokes (as well as the hub). Currently looking for a rear wheel- 27 x 1 1/4 alloy, 16mm-22mm) PM if anyone has an extra rear wheel they would sell.
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12-08-09 | 11:36 PM
#3308
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
What did you get it for peanuts.... or was it the opposite? Anyway, nice catch I really like this era of Treks and that one has some nice components.
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12-09-09 | 06:58 AM
#3309
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,212
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
12-09-09 | 09:22 AM
#3310
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Trek 560
Last year my friends were going around on move out day from college, and they found a vintage all original trek 560. Everything on it is in perfect condition. He just left it in my house when he moved out. I am not a biker, it had no air in the tires, so i just shoved it in the closet and figured i would buy the pump i needed sometime later and it could be a nice commuter bike or something. I forgot about it untill today, and i got curious about it, so i googled the model and much to my surprise they are still quite valuable. Turns out that was one of the luckiest breaks i have ever gotten! thank goodness i am a pack rat! Oh and if anyone is interested in it i am gonna post it in the classified forums for pretty cheap. I figure someone on here would give it a much better home than i ever would.
12-09-09 | 11:46 AM
#3311
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Picked up a nice 1987 Specialized Sirrus, 23 inch frame. Will get the usual rehab service and move on.
Hard to find road bikes around here.
Hard to find road bikes around here.
12-09-09 | 02:19 PM
#3312
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,344
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From: san leandro
Bikes: enough bikes to qualify for Hoarders......
Yeah I emailed him about the second it came up. Bought a set of Krietler rollers from him too. Original 1 owner bike, he was stand up and sold for what he asked, even though he got 50 emails after me. I almost feel bad selling now...
12-09-09 | 03:33 PM
#3313
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
I snagged a 1970 Raleigh Sports on ebay today. 51 dollars and local pick up, I will post pictures when I get it. It looks like one of the plainer sports that I have seen with decals that had a short run. I have a nice sprung lepper saddle waiting for it.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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12-09-09 | 04:02 PM
#3315
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
I hope so, it's hard to tell with those pictures. It looks decent I think.... I've had a bunch of Raleigh built 3 speeds but this is my first one branded Raleigh.
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12-09-09 | 05:27 PM
#3317
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Nice score! Got to love the local pickup only auctions. Its the only way I buy on ebay.
12-09-09 | 06:22 PM
#3318
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,143
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From: Ottawa
Bikes: Many. Ralieigh sports`s, Raleigh Superbe, sears Spaceliner, Firestone supercruisers, many vintage mountain bikes, random cruisers, and other unique bikes.
In canada we don't have these bikes so I bought this one off a swell lad on another forum I use. Of course shippings deadly but my collecting habit is bad lol. Even came with the schwinn seat bag. it's got that weird gear system on it where it can change gears without you peddling.
12-09-09 | 06:32 PM
#3319
Larger Chainring
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,037
Likes: 1
From: Corvallis, Oregon
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Circuit. Bike-Boom-Puegeot. First "real bike" Trek 720 Hybrid in gross disrepair.
So instead of finding Schwinn Varsities and Continentals for sale everywhere you find U08s and entry level Raleighs?
I remember hearing about the Canadian government being protectionist about bicycle imports but do not know the history specifically.
I remember hearing about the Canadian government being protectionist about bicycle imports but do not know the history specifically.
12-09-09 | 06:55 PM
#3320
sultan of schwinn
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,536
Likes: 17
From: Lehigh Valley, PA
12-09-09 | 08:20 PM
#3321
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,143
Likes: 2
From: Ottawa
Bikes: Many. Ralieigh sports`s, Raleigh Superbe, sears Spaceliner, Firestone supercruisers, many vintage mountain bikes, random cruisers, and other unique bikes.
I also like CCM And Raleigh, Raleighs I get so many of them per year and lots of CCM but To see a Big old balloon tire bike or a rear Schwinn is rare lol i'm proberly the only one around with some of this stuff.
12-09-09 | 10:46 PM
#3322
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 142
Likes: 79
Bikes: 1968 R.E.W. Reynolds Touring 1981 Eisentraut Model A 1983 Specialized Expedition 1985 Merckx Professional 1986 Tommasini Racing 1986 Merckx Team Panasonic Corsa Extra 1989 Basso Ascot 1989 Sancineto Max Jim RedCay
mkeller,
Thanks for the offer. I sent you a pm regarding the wheels. I am in New York, zip 11050. Please let me know what you have, and price and shipping please.
Thanks again. Also is the trek 620 a decent bike? I looked at the trek brochures, and it seem slike the 620 was decent. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Ron
Thanks for the offer. I sent you a pm regarding the wheels. I am in New York, zip 11050. Please let me know what you have, and price and shipping please.
Thanks again. Also is the trek 620 a decent bike? I looked at the trek brochures, and it seem slike the 620 was decent. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Ron
12-09-09 | 10:59 PM
#3323
sultan of schwinn
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,536
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
What year 620 do you have? Those bikes were touring beasts, full 531, and some of them have a couple of water bottle cage mounts on the DT (one on each side), plus front rack bosses. Great long distance bike
Last edited by EjustE; 12-09-09 at 11:07 PM.
12-10-09 | 10:53 AM
#3325
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 142
Likes: 79
Bikes: 1968 R.E.W. Reynolds Touring 1981 Eisentraut Model A 1983 Specialized Expedition 1985 Merckx Professional 1986 Tommasini Racing 1986 Merckx Team Panasonic Corsa Extra 1989 Basso Ascot 1989 Sancineto Max Jim RedCay
It's a 1983, full 531 like you said. I will post pics as soon as I finish cleaning and find a rear wheel. She is starting to look pretty, though.
Ron
Ron