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#6301
Senior Member



Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,224
Likes: 5,448
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
#6302
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,946
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota- the frozen tundra
Bikes: 1977 Raleigh Super Grand Prix, 1976 Gitane Tour de France
Here's the three I just picked up from two different sellers,
1969 Continental,

1972 Varsity,

1978 Camelback, I absolutely love the look of these frames even if they are tanks.

All will be rehabbed and sold off.
1969 Continental,

1972 Varsity,

1978 Camelback, I absolutely love the look of these frames even if they are tanks.

All will be rehabbed and sold off.
#6303
Chainstay Brake Mafia
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,007
Likes: 19
From: California
1990s something gt force.. $25 off CL.. person was getting rid of a bunch of stuff early in the morning at their old apt, so they listed it for cheap in the general section with other items. i saw it at like 4am and told them to email me when they woke up lol. i was sure someone was going to beat me.. my insomnia finally pays off lol. looks like a 56cm. I mostly bought it cause i wanted a 700c rim and was willing to pay $20.. so to get a whole bike for $25 is sweet.
of course now i have 4 bikes in my 1 bedroom apt lol
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/for/2288846078.html
of course now i have 4 bikes in my 1 bedroom apt lol
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/for/2288846078.html
#6305
realestvin7 is that stuff cool to the touch? lol
Sure are. The older couple were once avid MTB'ers. They just wanted to unload it all. Gave me some XXL Underarmor and misc cycling Jerseys, too.
btw if one of those seat posts is 26.8 you don't want to get of it do you
Sure are. The older couple were once avid MTB'ers. They just wanted to unload it all. Gave me some XXL Underarmor and misc cycling Jerseys, too.
btw if one of those seat posts is 26.8 you don't want to get of it do you

No kidding. Also included, was a minty fresh Thomson Elite zero setback seatpost. Lol.
1990s something gt force.. $25 off CL.. person was getting rid of a bunch of stuff early in the morning at their old apt, so they listed it for cheap in the general section with other items. i saw it at like 4am and told them to email me when they woke up lol. i was sure someone was going to beat me.. my insomnia finally pays off lol. looks like a 56cm. I mostly bought it cause i wanted a 700c rim and was willing to pay $20.. so to get a whole bike for $25 is sweet.
of course now i have 4 bikes in my 1 bedroom apt lol
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/for/2288846078.html

of course now i have 4 bikes in my 1 bedroom apt lol
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/for/2288846078.html

#6306
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,143
Likes: 2
From: Ottawa
Bikes: Many. Ralieigh sports`s, Raleigh Superbe, sears Spaceliner, Firestone supercruisers, many vintage mountain bikes, random cruisers, and other unique bikes.
I got this stuff today, I've never seen a Raleigh sports that colorm ive seen a cold but not this old, looks like early 70's. gee I wonder where i'll find wheels for it? oh girls bikes such good parts to be found lol

Also some of these

Also some of these
Last edited by HSean; 03-27-11 at 12:59 PM.
#6308
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 6
From: New England
Bikes: Trek 1.1
PIcked this up today from CL
Anybody hear of a "Record?" Probably entry level. Made in Taiwan. Shimano, lugs, nothing fancy. Paid $40. New tires and nice rack seems to need only a bit of polish and lube. Has a little generator missing lens.



At least the chainrings are bolted on, not riveted.



At least the chainrings are bolted on, not riveted.
#6310
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,946
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota- the frozen tundra
Bikes: 1977 Raleigh Super Grand Prix, 1976 Gitane Tour de France
#6311
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 6
From: New England
Bikes: Trek 1.1
First, major correction: It is a "Concord" Fury not a "Record". Sorry, should have checked it more thoroughly.
As to the brake cable I don't see it as a problem. Tested it out and it rides fine and brakes fine. I imagine it is because it is a woman's bike that the cabling runs the way it does although I must admit I have not looked at other women's bikes yet. From what I understand as long as there is a clear gentle curve the cables runs as smoothly as possible which this seems to. Since everything functions so well I am a little hesitant now to do a complete disassembly as I had intended. The other bikes I have restored had distinct cries for help...scruffy sounds from bb and headset, etc. Have to think about it some more. A few tentative polishes with fine steel wool on the rims and other parts will have it shining like a jewel but it bothers me a little not to know exactly what might be the condition of things unseen. Like putting on a clean new suit without taking a shower first.
As to the brake cable I don't see it as a problem. Tested it out and it rides fine and brakes fine. I imagine it is because it is a woman's bike that the cabling runs the way it does although I must admit I have not looked at other women's bikes yet. From what I understand as long as there is a clear gentle curve the cables runs as smoothly as possible which this seems to. Since everything functions so well I am a little hesitant now to do a complete disassembly as I had intended. The other bikes I have restored had distinct cries for help...scruffy sounds from bb and headset, etc. Have to think about it some more. A few tentative polishes with fine steel wool on the rims and other parts will have it shining like a jewel but it bothers me a little not to know exactly what might be the condition of things unseen. Like putting on a clean new suit without taking a shower first.
#6313
Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Crescent Varldsmastarcykeln?
Need help from some of the experts on this one. I couldn't pass up this strange bike, but am not sure what do with it. It is a Crescent Varldsmastarcykeln. From what I can see:
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
Last edited by trueyanksfan; 03-27-11 at 07:02 PM.
#6314
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
Likes: 543
From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
For $25 that's pretty awesome. Looks like it's my size, too. 
If I had to guess I'd say the name translates to something like World Champion Cycle.

If I had to guess I'd say the name translates to something like World Champion Cycle.
#6315
Need help from some of the experts on this one. I couldn't pass up this strange bike, but am not sure what do with it. It is a Crescent Varldsmastarcykeln. From what I can see:
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
#6316
Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
I thought the same thing from the original pic on CL, but from what I see I don't think it's bent. Again, it's pretty rough (i.e. headbadge missing, FD cable missing,...) so I'm trying to decide if I want to clean it up, part it out, or trade it as is. (It's not my size.) I've just never seen a bike like it.
Last edited by trueyanksfan; 03-27-11 at 07:34 PM.
#6319
Need help from some of the experts on this one. I couldn't pass up this strange bike, but am not sure what do with it. It is a Crescent Varldsmastarcykeln. From what I can see:
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
#6320
Finally completed the trifecta of all black Blackburn touring racks... rear, front low rider, and front bag stand.

Should keep me pretty happy until I get around to building up some custom racks.

Should keep me pretty happy until I get around to building up some custom racks.
#6321
Patience and a little luck... and a great community co-op.
The front bag rack came from my partner who had it out at the shop collecting dust... probably got pulled from a bike when he built custom racks for it as I could never see him buying what he could make better.
The front bag rack came from my partner who had it out at the shop collecting dust... probably got pulled from a bike when he built custom racks for it as I could never see him buying what he could make better.
#6322
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 745
Likes: 9
From: San Diego
Bikes: Too many to list, all titanium or steel.
Need help from some of the experts on this one. I couldn't pass up this strange bike, but am not sure what do with it. It is a Crescent Varldsmastarcykeln. From what I can see:
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
Lugged frame
Campagnolo Shifters and FD
Shimano 600 RD
Campagnolo Brake Levers and Brakes
Cinelli Stem and Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 Handlebars
Nashbar 700c Wheels and Sealed Hubs
Some sort of Sugino Crankset?
Some sort of leather saddle (Avocet?)
Everything is a little rough and obviously pieced together. Only $25 though.
#6323
Suh weet !
#6325
It's true, man.
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726
Likes: 0
From: North Texas
Bikes: Cannondale T1000, Inbred SS 29er, Supercaliber 29er, Crescent Mark XX, Burley Rumba Tandem







