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05-25-10 | 12:55 PM
#4851
I would REALLY go grab this one if I still lived in Houston. Oh well, one of you Southeast TX guys go grab it.:-)
Nice!
I'd buy it just for the nice condition arabesque alone..
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1757751056.html
Nice!
I'd buy it just for the nice condition arabesque alone..https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1757751056.html
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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05-25-10 | 03:43 PM
#4855
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,959
Likes: 142
From: South Jersey
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
Wow I went through a long dry spell but now the flood gates have opened and I am drowning LOL. Picked up five today and the cost is repairing the front brake cable on a Haro Del Ray.
Everything I got needs the routine service work,tires,tubes,cables and chains the whole sha-bang,but still a great deal.
Everything I got needs the routine service work,tires,tubes,cables and chains the whole sha-bang,but still a great deal.
05-25-10 | 03:55 PM
#4856
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,959
Likes: 142
From: South Jersey
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
The Last one,which I think is the best even though it needs the most work.This is the best touring setup I have right now. I really like this bike and it will fit me,looks like I need to add on to my garage sooner then I thought.
05-25-10 | 03:57 PM
#4857
Tandem Vincitur
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,317
Likes: 2
From: Northern California
Bikes: BMC Pro Machine SLC01, Specialized Globe, Burley Rock 'N Roll tandem, Calfee Dragonfly tandem.
05-25-10 | 04:22 PM
#4858
Steel Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 3
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: N + 1
that tornado is exactly the frame i'm building up a 'rat rod' kinda 26"er out of a recent haul. That's an odd frame for Schwinn....great score all around. Love the Galaxy...
and, here's my recent catch...mid-80s Murray "Touring Series" 3-speed...fetched from the shed in a co-worker's folks' back yard. Kind of a shame, it's pretty much perfect so obviously wasn't used. i think i'm gonna graft the running gear with one of the '50s/60s cruiser frames i have & build something fairly useless but fun with the pieces....
and, here's my recent catch...mid-80s Murray "Touring Series" 3-speed...fetched from the shed in a co-worker's folks' back yard. Kind of a shame, it's pretty much perfect so obviously wasn't used. i think i'm gonna graft the running gear with one of the '50s/60s cruiser frames i have & build something fairly useless but fun with the pieces....
Last edited by fiataccompli; 05-25-10 at 04:29 PM. Reason: added new catch
05-26-10 | 07:10 AM
#4861
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,744
Likes: 3
From: Toronto, Ontario
Bikes: Miele Azsora, Kuwahara Cascade
The holdsworth?
Am I really missing something or doesn't it have a Brooks already?
(I'll be really impressed if you identified that leather saddle as some other brand from that size picture).
Am I really missing something or doesn't it have a Brooks already?
(I'll be really impressed if you identified that leather saddle as some other brand from that size picture).
05-26-10 | 08:50 AM
#4863
one life on two wheels
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 27
From: St. Petersburg, FL
thanks! yes the ciocc was up for sale by a guy that lives 10 blocks from me so I grabbed it moments after I saw the ad 
the holdsworth has a wrights saddle on it. It's actually really comfortable so I doubt I will be shelling out the $$ for a brooks, though I was considering it until after a few rides and realizing the wrights is fine and doesn't need to be swapped out.
the holdsworth has a wrights saddle on it. It's actually really comfortable so I doubt I will be shelling out the $$ for a brooks, though I was considering it until after a few rides and realizing the wrights is fine and doesn't need to be swapped out.
05-26-10 | 09:05 AM
#4864
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,959
Likes: 142
From: South Jersey
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
that tornado is exactly the frame i'm building up a 'rat rod' kinda 26"er out of a recent haul. That's an odd frame for Schwinn....great score all around. Love the Galaxy...
and, here's my recent catch...mid-80s Murray "Touring Series" 3-speed...fetched from the shed in a co-worker's folks' back yard. Kind of a shame, it's pretty much perfect so obviously wasn't used. i think i'm gonna graft the running gear with one of the '50s/60s cruiser frames i have & build something fairly useless but fun with the pieces....
and, here's my recent catch...mid-80s Murray "Touring Series" 3-speed...fetched from the shed in a co-worker's folks' back yard. Kind of a shame, it's pretty much perfect so obviously wasn't used. i think i'm gonna graft the running gear with one of the '50s/60s cruiser frames i have & build something fairly useless but fun with the pieces....
05-26-10 | 09:59 AM
#4865
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,921
Likes: 334
From: New York Metro Area
Bikes: ,77 kabuki DT, '76 & '81 Fuji Americas, '87 Simoncini, '91 Fuji Saratoga, '99 Bianchi Alfana1 Fuji Royale, '83 Miyata Pro
Really nice catch!!!
Many happy miles to you and the Dawes!
05-26-10 | 11:52 AM
#4866
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe
Bikes: 69' Colnago, 74' DeRosa, 75' Masi Gran Criterium, 83' Tomas, 85' Daccordi Turbo, 90' Eddy Merckx 7/11, 92' Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, 92' Basso Astra,
A gypsy arrived here today... she runs out beautifully, the eccentric bb was adjustable, and the drum brake and dual Mafac brake lever are simply cool.
Now... if she was only a few cm smaller... I can stand over the frame and the position up top is very nice but fitting a stoker bar in the usual place will not be possible.
I am doing some bike related consulting and bike related work for an upcoming play and this bike will be used in it and afterwards it is mine to keep.
1976 Gitane tandem...
Now... if she was only a few cm smaller... I can stand over the frame and the position up top is very nice but fitting a stoker bar in the usual place will not be possible.
I am doing some bike related consulting and bike related work for an upcoming play and this bike will be used in it and afterwards it is mine to keep.
1976 Gitane tandem...
I am so jalous!! Very nice bike!!
05-26-10 | 02:58 PM
#4867
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,978
Likes: 4
From: Atlanta
Bikes: Cannondale T700s and a few others
Found one for my little one yesterday. Decent shape Novara 10speed mountain bike with 20 inch tires. She's loving it but still has a little growing to do before she is ready for it. Says REI on it so easy $50 flip when she out grows it. Just needs some cleaning and a lube. Tires are great, has hardly any miles.
05-26-10 | 05:16 PM
#4870
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
05-27-10 | 08:00 PM
#4872
And another freebie from the side of the road Wayyyyyyy to big for me, but a neat bike nonetheless. "New" 27" knobbies, half of a Blumel Popular fender set, Schwinn rando bars, generator light set, matching bar tape. Serial Number CJ56955
Wayyyyyyy to big for me, but a neat bike nonetheless. "New" 27" knobbies, half of a Blumel Popular fender set, Schwinn rando bars, generator light set, matching bar tape. Serial Number CJ56955
Last edited by YoKev; 05-27-10 at 08:04 PM.
05-27-10 | 10:18 PM
#4873
Dolce far niente
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,710
Likes: 33
From: Southwest Idaho
A nice little Schwinn World, all dolled up and ready for some lucky coed:
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05-27-10 | 10:44 PM
#4874
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,222
Likes: 5,439
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
I like how you matched your work stand to the bike. Will that come up at Mill Valley?
05-27-10 | 11:59 PM
#4875
Dolce far niente
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,710
Likes: 33
From: Southwest Idaho
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"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
S. J. Perelman
"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
S. J. Perelman