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My find is a 59cm Serotta in white with blue decals. Paid $55 at thrift store. It is my size, even better. Rough paint and columbus decals nearly gone. Complete Shimano 600 with Specialized Stem and bar. Shimano components date from 1986. Serial number 51001.
I am can't wait to do a retro-mod rebuild with some new color. If anyone knows Serotta serial numbers hit me up. May do a 7-11 replica scheme. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1685.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-2198.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-2367.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69.../photo-743.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1758.jpg also started blog post to document the revival. http://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/ |
That is a super catch! If you don't mind telling, what did you pay for the Trek?
Originally Posted by ohjonnybegoode
(Post 10230382)
Had a productive lunch today - answered a local CL ad for a moving sale that listed bicycles...contacted the owner, who said he had a Trek and a Motobecane...with visions of high end 531 and Campy running through my head, I drove over a lunch...turns out I was half right...scored a '83 Trek 720...not pristine...needs a new chain and thorough cleaning, but is in overall solid shape (and he threw in the Motobecane Nomade Sprint...:)
Better pics to come.... http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/...89fabc24_o.jpg |
Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 10229427)
That Motobecane 3-speed looks Taiwan-made, and that's not a slam.
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I guess these gues didn't learn anythign from Teledyne
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Originally Posted by cranky old road
(Post 10228673)
Hardly Classic, possibly Vintage, I did save it from the Dump. It was sitting on front of the scrap metal pile when I made my annual trip. This Motobecane Approved Tri-star set me off on some interesting Googling. It seems that it is identical to the Univega Tri-star. The gentleman who started Italvega and then Univega was the US distributor for Motobecane. He suggested models to Motobecane that would appeal in this country. I'm seeing this bike as a transitional phase of Motobecane that ended with its current incarnation. This one was made in Taiwan. I was particularly taken with the World Champion strips. It was purchased from Cycle Mart on Dixie Hwy in Miami. Google suggests that this store is owned by some cranky folks. I wonder if Mike of Bikes Direct had any relationship with this store. After lubing the chain and cables, and working them a bit and then pumping up the tires, the bike is rideable. I also had to remove the misthreaded drive-side pedal and screw it in from the backside to chase the cottered-crankthreads. It's properly threaded now. The bike will need new cables and tires if it is to be ridden out of the yard. A woman-friendly 3 speed would be cool to have around, as my wife is intimidated by the Bianchi Sport SX 12 speed I built up for her.
I see those old Dade County registration stickers all the time, I think I have at least one bike with one in the garage now. I tried to remove one once and got a gummy mess and wished I could have those hours of my life back. As for the shop, I've been there a couple of times and they seemed like pretty cool people. I guess I could write an internet review... :p |
Originally Posted by wrk101
(Post 10229602)
Its an Italian made, 1993 Bottechia 883R MTB.
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Originally Posted by ohjonnybegoode
(Post 10230382)
Had a productive lunch today - answered a local CL ad for a moving sale that listed bicycles...contacted the owner, who said he had a Trek and a Motobecane...with visions of high end 531 and Campy running through my head, I drove over a lunch...turns out I was half right...scored a '83 Trek 720...not pristine...needs a new chain and thorough cleaning, but is in overall solid shape (and he threw in the Motobecane Nomade Sprint...:)
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I just scored a 2004 Trek 4500 from a Thrift store for 35 bucks. It wouldn't shift, rear brakes not working, pedal stripped out, spray painted black. I got it home fixed brakes, adjusted deraillieurs so it shifts smoothly. The guy who painted it didn't tighten up the components after he put it back together so everything had loosened up. It could use new cables but everything works great.
Now I have to buy a tap so I can chase the threads in the crank from when the PO crossthreaded the pedal. I thought of having the frame blasted and repainted by a friend who paints Harleys on the side. Gonna be a sweet ride! |
Originally Posted by brazen.bikes
(Post 10230395)
My find is a 59cm Serotta in white with blue decals. Paid $55 at thrift store.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=1#post3636241 |
Got a couple bikes today. They were going to scrap if I didn't grab them.
Schwinn Racer 3 Speed (my new MUP cruiser) http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCN1655.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCN1654.jpg And a Diamond back w/ a bent fork. If anyone wants this it's free to pick up http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCN1653.jpg |
Raleigh Teton Mountain Tour 1985
Local Thrift, last day of half price week. I had watched this one all week and nobody got it. It doesn't fit me and I'm trying to use some self control with my acquisitions. It's a pretty cool old ride. Found some info online. Raleigh's early efforts at a mountain bike, 1985. 24" wheels, 17" frame or so, long wheelbase. I have an '83 Raleigh Olympian with the same stamped "raleigh" and insignia which I love. Had to get it. Bad pics, but here they are. Oh yeah, half price was $2.50. Rubber is shot, drivetrain very rusty, rear derailleur broken and wrapped into the spokes. The fully chromed frame and fork are very nice condition. Should clean up nice... maybe build it for a neice or nephew, or maybe one of my kiddos if I have it that long. Good fun.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...0106001649.jpg http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...106001649a.jpg http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...0106001650.jpg |
very cool. I love that you can get such nice frame detail on a $2.50 bike....lol!
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At 5 bucks you passed ? The bull moose handlebars are worth $25 if you should decide to part it out.
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lol....that's being *tight*
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
(Post 10225719)
Just be careful around any rubber or plastic. If you have compressed air to do a quick dry, even better! 99 out of 98 times I find STI problems to be the drying of the original lubrication.
It solidifies, gets sticky, and instant stuck pawls. The carb cleaner washes it out, and the filter oil seems to just the right consistency to keep them working.,,,,BD Yep, mountain STI's have the same exact problem, but seem to be even harder to keep working? |
Houston is extremely humid, and has the ocean close by. Nearly every old STI I run across needs "something" to get it working again;).,,,,BD
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Originally Posted by brazen.bikes
(Post 10230395)
My find is a 59cm Serotta in white with blue decals. Paid $55 at thrift store. It is my size, even better. Rough paint and columbus decals nearly gone. Complete Shimano 600 with Specialized Stem and bar. Shimano components date from 1986. Serial number 51001.
I am can't wait to do a retro-mod rebuild with some new color. If anyone knows Serotta serial numbers hit me up. May do a 7-11 replica scheme. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1685.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-2198.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-2367.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69.../photo-743.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1758.jpg also started blog post to document the revival. http://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/ |
I have a quick cleanup of the frame, but BB shell needs some soaking. I was so excited I took the bike apart before I took any original state photos.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69..._photo-973.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1992.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69..._photo-446.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1212.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69..._photo-742.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69..._photo-887.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1927.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1216.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69...photo-1323.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69..._photo-678.jpg |
Where's my $50 Serotta?
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That Serotta must be the find of the decade!! :D
Where in Gilbert? Haven't found anything in East Mesa or A. J. |
Serrotta at a thrift store?
OMG. I'm going to have my dad scope like crazy when they're out at their vacation home outside Mesa, but I'm not deluding myself into thinking that he'll ever find anything like that. I need a bike project now myself so I'm hoping something, however modest, turns up here. I was also thinking about Serrotta in general and how much I'd rather have an older Steel frame version than a new fugly crabon version, but even if one of those turned up at a thrift store I guess I would have to give it a good home ;) |
I got a cheap motobecane with a bent fork for 11 bucks. I mostly wanted the stem off of it for a french build I'm working on. Didn't pay close attention. The wheelset is Campy Record laced to Super Champion 700c tubulars. The spokes were shot so the wheels are already broken down. Anyone wanna trade the tubulars for some clinchers?
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Very tempting! The grand record would fit the profile for some tubulars? What brand of clinchers are you looking for?,,,,BD
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Something French. As long as it's not single wall. I can go 27" or 700c.
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I take it that non NOS is okay? I can look around, and break down a set with bad spokes or hubs. Any hole count preference? I have no idea what rims I have until I count the spokes:D.,,,,BD
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