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04-26-10 | 09:04 PM
#4527
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 925
Likes: 66
From: Arizona
Bikes: 2015 Specialized AWOL, 2006 Paul Frank Cruiser, 1987 Specialized Street Stomper, 1980 Trek 412, 1979 Raleigh Sport,
04-26-10 | 11:58 PM
#4529
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
Anyways... looking less like a dumpster diva now.
04-27-10 | 12:13 AM
#4530
Dolce far niente
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,710
Likes: 33
From: Southwest Idaho
It was back on page 3. It's a wonder it keeps getting added to, what with the new "improved" forum search engine being so fantastic and all..... 
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...er-quot-Thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...er-quot-Thread
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04-27-10 | 07:26 AM
#4531
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
Bikes: 3Rensho Aero with 10 speed Centaure / Record , Lecroco , whatever bike I have for sale at the moment
I found this bike at the flea market. The Alpin was their flagship touring bike. You see it as bought, uncleaned. It has some very sturdy aluminum fenders.
04-27-10 | 08:29 AM
#4533
one life on two wheels
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 27
From: St. Petersburg, FL
I really like this set due to the high flanges and they are marked Suntour
04-27-10 | 09:02 AM
#4534
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
Not C&V.... or bicycle related.... but a VERY exciting day for me!
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04-28-10 | 12:44 AM
#4537
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 416
Likes: 1
From: california
Bikes: a heavy old steel Frankenbike Gitane, a cruiser (not something I'd buy for myself, but it was a gift, what can you do?), a Greg Lemond, a Specialized Stumpjumper(old, steel, fully rigid), and a Specialized Safire
The customer who warrantied his got a new Specialized Roubaix frame. They don't fix the old frames. I don't think they were even UV treating the carbon they made then, so I'd guess they all sustain sun damage eventually if they're getting ridden at all. The catch is that you ONLY get the frame and fork; you still have to buy a component group and wheels for it.
04-28-10 | 12:56 AM
#4538
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
That was what I thought, it's been a while. Plus, Damon Albarn had that other project going with the Clash's Bass player. Out of the blue, an ad came on the T.V. and I ran out and bought it that afternoon. I was surprised to find Snoop Dog, Lou Reed and a whole whole lot of others in the credits for this one.
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04-28-10 | 09:49 PM
#4539
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,303
Likes: 60
From: Detroit
I think Velo Sports were made in Canada, if I'm not mistaken. You have a very unique bike there.
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04-28-10 | 09:55 PM
#4540
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,303
Likes: 60
From: Detroit
Hey mainducoyote - If you didn't already - you need to check out this thread from Ricohman. - it's just like your bike. Flea market ? Just unbelievable!
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04-29-10 | 01:47 PM
#4541
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
Bikes: 3Rensho Aero with 10 speed Centaure / Record , Lecroco , whatever bike I have for sale at the moment
Thanks, yes blackburn racks front and back, very solid. I am pretty sure they were made in Canada. Sellers are getting wiser so it is not really flea market pricing anymore. I paid $180 for this bike and a Special C.N.C road bike with vitus 971 tubing, Huret Duopar derailleurs , Ideale saddle , Maillard competition hubs and some TA pro cranks. Last weeks finds also include a Marinoni Special pista, a Miyata Pro with Superbe Pro parts and a Rocky mountain Thin Air with full Shimano XTR.
04-29-10 | 04:58 PM
#4543
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
No offense, but that isn't worth...anything, really. At least get a Varsity...
Re: the Specialized return policy...anyone know if there's a way to get a Raleigh Technium frame replaced? The seat tube is separating from the BB shell on mine.
Re: the Specialized return policy...anyone know if there's a way to get a Raleigh Technium frame replaced? The seat tube is separating from the BB shell on mine.
Last edited by Wisco; 04-29-10 at 05:01 PM.
04-29-10 | 07:25 PM
#4544
missing in action
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Likes: 56
A Raleigh Touring 18 with a nice early Deore group appeared on CL earlier in the week for $60 and I spent much of a day trying to get in touch with the seller who wouldn't answer his phone. Bad move probably, he pulled the ad and relisted it for $100 
He finally called me back and I was bummed to learn that he lived on the beach, but I went to look at it anyway. It turned out to be a rusty basket case, but I did buy this nice '78 Trek TX300 for less than he was asking for the Raleigh:
Best of all, there is really no evidence that it lived in that corrosive environment!
He finally called me back and I was bummed to learn that he lived on the beach, but I went to look at it anyway. It turned out to be a rusty basket case, but I did buy this nice '78 Trek TX300 for less than he was asking for the Raleigh:
Best of all, there is really no evidence that it lived in that corrosive environment!
04-29-10 | 08:27 PM
#4545
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: Clinton, TN
Good finds Bob, I like the vintage MTB's. Yes I would say they are more often abused than road bikes, often being left out in the weather, and often never adjusted for taken care of in any way. I would guess the cranks were tight from oxidation and neglect, maybe. Did the GT have any markings for model or was it pretty obviously low end? I have a soft spot for GT, though I've rarely found anything above their lowest offerings.
The serial number is H3J07840. I think it is a 90's that was purple and has Shimano STX components. Can you help identify? Thanks.
04-30-10 | 02:20 AM
#4546
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
From: Oslo, Norway
Bikes: 2019 Canyon Neuron, 2014 Cotic Escapade, 2012 Cannondale RZ 120 XLR 2, 2010 Gary Fisher Ion Pro, 2002 Cannondale F800, 1996 Kona Kilauea
Here's some old GT catalogues: https://www.mtb-kataloge.de/html/gt.html
And some tips on how to decipher GT serial numbers: https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/info/122/
04-30-10 | 10:21 AM
#4549
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Neeebraska
Bikes: 1989 Cannondale sr-300, 1990 Cannondale M400, 1970s Raleigh Persuit, 1971 Peugeot UO8
I'm new here an thought posting my "scores" would be a good way to say hi.
I'm new at this collecting and fixing up old bikes, but in the last 2 months here is what I have gotten.....
60's Hawthorne 3 speed cruiser...in decent shape once it was cleaned up. Paid $15 at thrift store.
84 Nishiki Royal in excellent condition. chrome molybdenum frame alloy rims and other parts. It just needed cleaned and new tires. Paid $5 at thrift store.
Peugeot UE-18 mixte in near perfect shape. This is my baby, the perfect bike for me. Paid $15 at thrift store
and the other day I got at Schwinn Continental for $5 at a thrift store. It needs some work, but is in decent shape.
I'm new at this collecting and fixing up old bikes, but in the last 2 months here is what I have gotten.....
60's Hawthorne 3 speed cruiser...in decent shape once it was cleaned up. Paid $15 at thrift store.
84 Nishiki Royal in excellent condition. chrome molybdenum frame alloy rims and other parts. It just needed cleaned and new tires. Paid $5 at thrift store.
Peugeot UE-18 mixte in near perfect shape. This is my baby, the perfect bike for me. Paid $15 at thrift store
and the other day I got at Schwinn Continental for $5 at a thrift store. It needs some work, but is in decent shape.
04-30-10 | 10:24 AM
#4550
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,338
Likes: 6,637
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Excellent work, and welcome.
The UE-18 is well equipped. We were recently talking about that model.
The UE-18 is well equipped. We were recently talking about that model.
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