That is a nice looking bike, Auchen. I haven't heard of Katakura Silk before. I'll look forward to seeing the finished product.

This might be the dirtiest bike I have had in my possession. The paint scheme is a splatter treatment so that makes it look worse.
Univega Gran Record w/ Tange 900. It actually rides and works fine as is but not sure how with all the grease laden derailluers. Shimano 105 7 speed indexed.
I think the brake hoods will be white again with some Goo Gone. It makes them sticky but gets less so after a few days as I recall. It will get a complete tear down and paint polish, etc..etc.

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/z...ke4/Side-2.jpg

That Univega will clean up well. I've had good luck with Softscrub w/bleach and a toothbrush on hoods.

Looks like a P8 from 1984..maybe

http://www.cyclespeugeot.com/images/...H10L_P8_P6.jpg

I hate to say it, but that fork looks like it might be a wee bit bent.
Could just be the photo, though.

Are the Mavic rims marked "Module E" by any chance? If so, and they spin true, that's quite a nice upgrade from steel Rigida rims.

hum.. i dint notice, but I will check it when i get home.. i dint ride it cuz the chain was completely rusted and the tires were blown..

EDIT: hum.. i think it is a little bent... is this something I should worry about? Is it worth fixing up?

EDIT2:
These are indeed the Mavic Module E!

Here are two bikes I picked up this weekend. I know they are low end, but not much out there. And with the Schwinn World Tourist costing $10.00 and the Centurion costing $20.00 I could not pass on them. After a complete tear down on the Centurion I have a total of only $38.00 in it, including the price I paid for the bike. I am currently working on the Schwinn for kicks and giggles. Will repaint to original sky blue and replace the essentials. Will be a fun project bringing it back to original and will not cost much at all.[IMG]http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a.../centurion.jpg[/IMG]http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...orldtorist.jpg

I think you did great on both of those autonoz, especially the Centurion. Nice scores!

I met up with BF member Scozim at the annual Seattle bike sawp meet yesterday. He brought along this frame(and fork and crank, not pictured). The seat post was mildly stuck, only needing a couple of minutes of bench vise work. Thanks again Scott

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...t/IMG_4496.jpg

Nice catch on the Boardwalk. That is Dahon's entry level bike, but still made quite well and very nimble to ride. Welcome to the Fold!

Got a free mixte for the girlfriend. It's actually in very nice shape (just neglected). Now I just need to learn how to polish aluminum.

Had a 'Catch of the Day' this morning. Although not C&V, and probably a relative catch on a personal value level, I thought I did well on increasingly costlier Campy aluminum parts.

First is a $75 pair of Campy Record/Mavic Open Pro wheels with a Record 10-spd cassette. 32H hubs front and rear, with Serfas Seca 23mm blue clinchers. There is a small dent in the rear rim though, and I feel some roughness in the bearings of the rear hub. I don't recall how to disassemble these hubs, so its forensics will have to wait.

Second is the rest of the stuff in the photo...a Record triple crank, Italian Record triple BB, a pair of Look ARC pedals, and a 3ttt stem. Oh the Pinarello souvenir was gratis. ;)
Also $75.

A nice fellow was parting out his friend's bike. Friend was struck by a car, and it snapped the seatstays and twisted the seat tube. Poor bike and friend. Poor me also, as I missed out on more Record goodies that got sold. :(

I'm going to need a Campy spline tool!
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Typical thrift store riding gear find. I picked up a sweet Cannondale jacket, in my size, along with a like new Hincapie jersey (not my size). I have found a lot of riding gear over the years at thrift stores.

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Picked this up for $75 off Philly CL."73 Schwinn World Voyageur in Kool Lemon. Dirty but its all there. You don't often see Dura Ace and rubber block pedals together very often.........

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Looks good for $75.00. Will thant fit Hank?

+1
And I can't recall ever seeing one in Kool Lemon.

nice schwinn. Should fit you nicely!

I will have to check tomorrow.

Now that is a cool old Schwinn. Great job!

the BB will get your 75 back if it is the same vintage

The serial# indicates '85, but this Cdale may have been sold as an '86. The pic makes it look in better shape then it really is. Lots of paint bubbling on frame. I found a PCer in my area that has experience with AL.

Question: Did anyone ever find a place to replace the covering on saddle. This Profil would still be nice and I may try doing it myself.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/w...nondale001.jpg

Try doing it yourself. khatfull's been successful, and I'm about to try it myself.

Recently moved a Motobecane out of my garage and then this one shows up. A guy at an estate sale pulled it out of the bushes and called it a rusted piece of junk. But aren't they all? 75 Grand Jubile. At least brake hoods don't rust...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...r/DSC00964.jpg

Whoa curbtender! Great find! (I have one just like it) - I hope your Huret Jubile DRs are not all mangled. A very worthy project in any case.