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^Personally I would leave the paint the way it is. You know how awesome your bike is and it'll never be stolen looking like that.
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True. I guess I should really clean it up first and see where I stand. But doctor, it doesn't look good!
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Originally Posted by Roger M
(Post 11453841)
...I read here on one of the threads yesterday that soomeone was getting 200 large for Free Spirits......
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
(Post 11459751)
$200,000? For a Free Spirit? Really? Maybe if it was made out of gold..... :roflmao2:
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While browsing an odd used sports store not far from my house, I found this Kirtland handlebar bag. It appears to have never been used -- the original mounting instructions were still in the map case. It has the shoulder strap in it, as well. The nylon is perfect -- no wear whatsoever. Like new, for $20!
Unfortunately, my road bike has a Nitto Dynamic stem with a clamp just a tad too wide for the mount. Additionally, there was no way it's going to fit over the threadless stem on my touring bike. My girlfriend's bike, however, has a Technomic Deluxe stem around which the mount fit perfectly. So it'll be hers. I'm jealous, though -- it's a nice bag. |
Originally Posted by Chris_in_Miami
(Post 11460044)
Hmm, I wonder if a gold Free Spirit would be noticeably heavier or flexier than a steel one?
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[QUOTE=YoKev;11459249]I've been keeping my eyes open for a locally built frame for some time now, either a Serotta or a Vicious.
I scored a very cosmetically distressed Vicious Cycles Metal Guru off of CL. Vicious Cycles works in steel and titanium, making touring rigs, road bikes, tandems, mountain bikes, and snow/sand bikes. The paint is a big, ok, HUGE disappointment considering I personally know the quality of the factory job these bikes come with. It appears to have been sanded down with a spray bomb black and splotches of red applied over it. The seller seemed legit, so I paid the $250 and brought it home. It came with some spare parts (Ritchey wheelset, Magura hydraulic rim brake, LX derailleur), most importantly though, a King headset. Knowing that I can't even begin to touch one of these frames at retail, I still bit. I am a firm believer in "it's only original once", but this is beyond saving. I can powdercoat it and still be in way under a new one. Plus, it is made in the next town over from me (New Paltz, NY), I personally know the owner, and we even occasionally find ourselves on the same ride. So I present to you my winter project, My Vicious Cycles Metal Guru, SN #806. As it stands: Tubing: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8344.jpg Ritchey drop outs with the picture of his dog on the bottom of the seat stay: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8349.jpg That is awesome. Can you tell us what the gear range is on that 2x9 drivetrain? |
a new saddle and i think you're golden. i like it...a LOT!!! cheers.
Originally Posted by YoKev
(Post 11459249)
I've been keeping my eyes open for a locally built frame for some time now, either a Serotta or a Vicious.
I scored a very cosmetically distressed Vicious Cycles Metal Guru off of CL. Vicious Cycles works in steel and titanium, making touring rigs, road bikes, tandems, mountain bikes, and snow/sand bikes. The paint is a big, ok, HUGE disappointment considering I personally know the quality of the factory job these bikes come with. It appears to have been sanded down with a spray bomb black and splotches of red applied over it. The seller seemed legit, so I paid the $250 and brought it home. It came with some spare parts (Ritchey wheelset, Magura hydraulic rim brake, LX derailleur), most importantly though, a King headset. Knowing that I can't even begin to touch one of these frames at retail, I still bit. I am a firm believer in "it's only original once", but this is beyond saving. I can powdercoat it and still be in way under a new one. Plus, it is made in the next town over from me (New Paltz, NY), I personally know the owner, and we even occasionally find ourselves on the same ride. So I present to you my winter project, My Vicious Cycles Metal Guru, SN #806. As it stands: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8339.jpg Headbadge: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8340.jpg Tubing: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8344.jpg Remnants of "Made in New Paltz, NY" decal. If I wasn't familiar with the brand, I wouldn't have even seen it: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8342.jpg Ritchey drop outs with the picture of his dog on the bottom of the seat stay: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8349.jpg "Vicious Cycles" touched up with a silver paint marker. This font is totally accurate, and the original "Carl "Snarl" Schlemowitz" can be seen, worn, but unmolested: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8350.jpg Paint by Vicious Cycles: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8351.jpg Trademark bottle opener welded onto the left rear chainstay: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_8353.jpg |
Originally Posted by Dylansbob
(Post 11462876)
That is awesome. Can you tell us what the gear range is on that 2x9 drivetrain?
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[QUOTE=Dylansbob;11462876]
Originally Posted by YoKev
(Post 11459249)
I've been keeping my eyes open for a locally built frame for some time now, either a Serotta or a Vicious.
I scored a very cosmetically distressed Vicious Cycles Metal Guru off of CL. Vicious Cycles works in steel and titanium, making touring rigs, road bikes, tandems, mountain bikes, and snow/sand bikes. The paint is a big, ok, HUGE disappointment considering I personally know the quality of the factory job these bikes come with. It appears to have been sanded down with a spray bomb black and splotches of red applied over it. The seller seemed legit, so I paid the $250 and brought it home. It came with some spare parts (Ritchey wheelset, Magura hydraulic rim brake, LX derailleur), most importantly though, a King headset. Knowing that I can't even begin to touch one of these frames at retail, I still bit. I am a firm believer in "it's only original once", but this is beyond saving. I can powdercoat it and still be in way under a new one. Plus, it is made in the next town over from me (New Paltz, NY), I personally know the owner, and we even occasionally find ourselves on the same ride. So I present to you my winter project, My Vicious Cycles Metal Guru, SN #806. My friend dropped his custom made Arvon racing tandem off at my shop for a refit yesterday and brought me a present... Jim Moulden was a local frame builder of high regard who retired from the frame building business some years ago and his frames are much sought after... and now I have one. :) Built with (what I was told to be) Reynolds 853 and filet brazed it is a super light frame with the ugliest fork I have ever seen... will be stripping it down and getting it powder coated because baby blue ain't my thing and should be able to get Jim to supply me with replacement decals. Will take some pics tomorrow and think the guys who like vintage mtb's will like this one... :) |
Before and after pics would be great.
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Made a road trip to Charlotte today to try to scoop some bikes and tools. Ended up with the van pretty full.
Got this Puch/AD 260, Reynolds 501 frame. Bike is complete, and did come with a box of parts (the original stuff). So I will probably rebuild it with the original stuff, and sell off the Campy bits. Bike #2 is an Olmo, nothing special, came as a package deal with the Puch. Bike #3 was my favorite pick up in a long, long time. It wasn't a garage sale scoop, but the price was reasonable for what it is, a Waterford Paramount, SLX frame, mostly Dura Ace components. Now I have to explain why this one is a keeper.... Wheels are mixed up between the Puch and the Olmo. Rear wheels need to be swapped. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/...921a7bde_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/...720c40ae_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/...47580558_b.jpg |
Originally Posted by wrk101
(Post 11482641)
Made a road trip to Charlotte today to try to scoop some bikes and tools. Ended up with the van pretty full. ..... a Waterford Paramount, SLX frame, mostly Dura Ace components. Now I have to explain why this one is a keeper.... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/...47580558_b.jpg I can help you explain why the paramount is a keeper.... You're saving it for me! :thumb: |
Sales are slow so I hadn’t been looking for much flip fodder lately, but I did pick up this Nottingham-built ‘77 Raleigh Grand Prix Mixte this afternoon…
I was surprised to see a Stronglight crank installed. (It would have come with an SR crank – the first year for cotterless.) The Raleigh-branded Suntour Vx derailleurs are original, as are the Suntour power DT shifters. It has a Suntour Pro-Compe 5-speed FW with a huge low gear. It appears to have been used little, and was probably installed by the same person who installed the crank. Most curiously, they did NOT upgrade the chrome-plated steel Rigida rims at that same time, which (as you know) account for 97% of the weight of any GP. It also has an Avocet Touring II women’s saddle, a frame pump, a Pletscher rack and a lone Bluemel fender with a couple of kinks in it. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...76Blue010a.jpg |
Well, the aforementioned Vista road bike was given to me by my boss, completely out of the blue. A complete(except for headset) Arabesque 600 group. The group seems to be in pretty nice overall shape, and can be salvaged with a good polishing. The shifters are the only real rough part, and I have seen polish bring those back easily. For the first time in a long time, I have no frame to put it on? The Vista frame is a 52, and I have two sets of newer 600EX non grey anodized for my 85 SS frame. I also have a Campy group for the Grand Record already.,,,,BD
Somebody have a 60 CM 79-82 Nishiki International frame? I know, wishful thinking...:D |
Originally Posted by auchencrow
(Post 11483103)
Sales are slow so I hadn’t been looking for much flip fodder lately, but I did pick up this Nottingham-built ‘77 Raleigh Grand Prix Mixte this afternoon…
I was surprised to see a Stronglight crank installed. (It would have come with an SR crank – the first year for cotterless.) The Raleigh-branded Suntour Vx derailleurs are original, as are the Suntour power DT shifters. It has a Suntour Pro-Compe 5-speed FW with a huge low gear. It appears to have been used little, and was probably installed by the same person who installed the crank. Most curiously, they did NOT upgrade the chrome-plated steel Rigida rims at that same time, which (as you know) account for 97% of the weight of any GP. It also has an Avocet Touring II women’s saddle, a frame pump, a Pletscher rack and a lone Bluemel fender with a couple of kinks in it. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...76Blue010a.jpg I would be tempted to replace the saddle and crankset and sell separately. |
Last night, I drove cross town for a mid 90s GT Avalanche mtb frame, nude polished Al finish. It was offered to me months ago, but the seller had to pull the sale because his friend requested it. He called me back this week to see if I was still interested. His friend didn't do anything with it and gave it back. Looked like my size, and only $15, made for good project ammunition. ;) I am kinda drawn to GT frames, and I wanted to full-tilt 'Khatfull' the frame. My wife has a fetish for shiny metal things, and I told her my plans for it and she replied, "Oh, so your polishing it for me!" I smurked. :P
Upon reaching the seller's house, I measure the frame and sadly discover it's too small, I need a 19" frame. Seeing my disappointment and having driven an hour, the seller gave it to me for my trouble! (Thanks Brian!) I return with the frame and told my wife what transpired, and that she now has a polished Al GT frame. I told her to start wishing for a win playing Powerball. She had a good belly laugh. :D GT bikes: Wife: 2, Hubby: 0. |
[QUOTE=Sixty Fiver;11472995]
Originally Posted by Dylansbob
(Post 11462876)
Sweet bike ! My friend dropped his custom made Arvon racing tandem off at my shop for a refit yesterday and brought me a present... Jim Moulden was a local frame builder of high regard who retired from the frame building business some years ago and his frames are much sought after... and now I have one. :) Built with (what I was told to be) Reynolds 853 and filet brazed it is a super light frame with the ugliest fork I have ever seen... will be stripping it down and getting it powder coated because baby blue ain't my thing and should be able to get Jim to supply me with replacement decals. Will take some pics tomorrow and think the guys who like vintage mtb's will like this one... :) |
Originally Posted by shovelhd
(Post 11473338)
Before and after pics would be great.
Played around with the Moulden yesterday and mocked it up as a drop bar SS with some spare wheels and 26 inch slicks. This bike must have been built for an orangutan as it has a 45cm seat tube (sloping tt on this bike) and 56cm top tube but the reach is quite comfortable. And damn this thing is light. |
Before and After Pictures of a Schwinn Varsity.
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/a...b/DSCN4768.jpg http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/a...b/DSCN4787.jpg |
I love it when negotiating on a bike at a garage sale and it starts to thunder and lightning. Seemed to move things more quickly in my favor. :lol:
Anyway, 1986 Fuji Palisade with Va-Lite 414 frame. Weighs about 26lbs. Seller stated he bought it new 12-15 years ago. :rolleyes: Should make someone a wonderful commuter bike. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfM_jO4_Tm0/TJ...4/P1000634.JPG |
[QUOTE=canyoneagle;11484219]
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 11472995)
Congrats! I look forward to seeing the before and after shots! My friend had been using this hand built, 853 framed Moulden as a winter beater... will be stripping the bike down for some fresh powder and new decals but as is she slams the curb at 21 pounds. http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mouldenmtb2.JPG http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mouldenmtb3.JPG |
[QUOTE=canyoneagle;11484219]
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 11472995)
Congrats! I look forward to seeing the before and after shots! My friend had been using this hand built, 853 framed Moulden as a winter beater... will be stripping the bike down for some fresh powder and new decals but as is... she slams the curb at 21 pounds. http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mouldenmtb2.JPG http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/mouldenmtb3.JPG |
Hi Sixty -
Wow - I thought a regular chromoly was the ultimate for a MTB frame. That thing must be a feather! (I think my tires alone weigh 12 lbs) Anyway now you have me thinking about my winter ride. (Ugh!) I'm going to have to get some tires that can better cope with the icy spots. |
Originally Posted by auchencrow
(Post 11491487)
Hi Sixty -
Wow - I thought a regular chromoly was the ultimate for a MTB frame. That thing must be a feather! (I think my tires alone weigh 12 lbs) Anyway now you have me thinking about my winter ride. (Ugh!) I'm going to have to get some tires that can better cope with the icy spots. It won't go back to being a winter bike / beater as there is only one of these... and I have it. PS: My 531 framed fg road bike weighs 21 pounds... the 853 Moulden is a much lighter frameset and the Mavic 138's and Panaracer folders make for pretty light wheels. |
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