Your Catch of the Day / Saved from the Dump!
01-05-10 | 05:30 PM
#3476
Bike Building Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Gilbert, Arizona USA
Bikes: 1987 Club Fuji (retro mod), ParkPre Converted Fixed Gear, Redline Monocog Flight 29er
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.
also started blog post to document the revival. https://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/
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.
also started blog post to document the revival. https://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/
Last edited by brazen.bikes; 01-07-10 at 12:59 PM. Reason: adding the pics/proof
01-05-10 | 05:42 PM
#3477
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,766
Likes: 7
From: Cleveland,Ohio
That is a super catch! If you don't mind telling, what did you pay for the Trek?
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....
Better pics to come....
01-05-10 | 06:06 PM
#3478
Let your bike be the tool
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,113
Likes: 712
From: NC/SC border
Bikes: '66 Raleigh Carlton, '70 Ron Cooper, '95 Bianchi CD'I, "Bottecchia" Zonal Frame with Xenon gruppo, "Bottecchia"Carbon Frame with Record Gruppo, Columbia Twosome, Terry Classic, Bianchi SX, Gravity SS/FG, Titanium "Motobecane" with Ultegra DI2
Yes. The bottom sticker on the seat tube says something like "Made in Taiwan for Motobecane of America," or something to that effect. I'd intended to include that information in the initial post. I also intended to point out that the head tube lugs are pinstriped in gold. It's an amusing bike.
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01-05-10 | 06:14 PM
#3479
Bianchi Goddess
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 28,978
Likes: 4,253
From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
I guess these gues didn't learn anythign from Teledyne
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
01-05-10 | 07:19 PM
#3480
missing in action
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Likes: 56
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...
01-05-10 | 09:07 PM
#3482
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
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....
Better pics to come....
01-06-10 | 09:08 AM
#3483
Rolling along
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
From: SE Alabama
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!
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!
01-06-10 | 09:35 PM
#3484
Fast Old Guy
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 673
Likes: 817
From: Central California
I guess I'm not the only one who found a thrift store Serotta. Mine was 3 years ago:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=1#post3636241
01-07-10 | 01:38 PM
#3485
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,269
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Bikes: Mostly schwinn... few classics
Got a couple bikes today. They were going to scrap if I didn't grab them.
Schwinn Racer 3 Speed (my new MUP cruiser)
And a Diamond back w/ a bent fork. If anyone wants this it's free to pick up
Schwinn Racer 3 Speed (my new MUP cruiser)
And a Diamond back w/ a bent fork. If anyone wants this it's free to pick up
01-08-10 | 12:42 AM
#3486
Full Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 200
Likes: 12
From: montana
Bikes: Early 90's Pinarello Gavia, '84 Guerciotti, '91 GF Hoo Koo e Koo, '88 Giant Iguana, '09 Specialized XC
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.
01-09-10 | 11:13 PM
#3490
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Portland, ME
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?
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?
01-10-10 | 07:22 AM
#3491
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
.,,,,BD
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Last edited by Bikedued; 01-10-10 at 07:27 AM.
01-10-10 | 10:23 AM
#3492
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 1,140
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.
also started blog post to document the revival. https://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/
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.
also started blog post to document the revival. https://brazencycleworks.blogspot.com/
01-11-10 | 10:04 AM
#3493
Bike Building Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Gilbert, Arizona USA
Bikes: 1987 Club Fuji (retro mod), ParkPre Converted Fixed Gear, Redline Monocog Flight 29er
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.
01-11-10 | 04:52 PM
#3496
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.
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
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
Last edited by Oregon Southpaw; 01-11-10 at 04:55 PM.
01-11-10 | 09:14 PM
#3497
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO
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?
01-12-10 | 09:26 PM
#3500
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
.,,,,BD
.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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