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07-22-11 | 06:59 PM
#7076
Chainstay Brake Mafia
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,007
Likes: 19
From: California
i sold a carbolite peugeot (uo-9) for $200 in one day so i'd say definitely worth fixing up, though i don't know what the bike market is like in wisconsin
07-22-11 | 07:31 PM
#7077
Spin Forest! Spin!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,956
Likes: 19
From: Arrid Zone-a
Bikes: I used to have many. And I Will again.
07-22-11 | 08:04 PM
#7078
Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 44
Likes: 2
From: Manitowoc, WI
Bikes: 90's Trek 850, 05 Giant Yukon, and many others that pass through my hands between the junk yard and a new owner
Thanks so much for the advice. It was the mtb parts I was after, Shimano derailleurs for another project, but I couldn't pass up the Peugot. Thanks again. I like the adventure, so now I'll go after a crank, etc.
07-22-11 | 08:11 PM
#7079
Oh man, I'd love to turn that GT into a touring/commuting rig! I may be getting my old giant Cannondale M1000 back soon, but if that falls through? I thought I had a deal made on that big Raleigh a few pages back, but oh well. All I want is a reasonable BIG frame mtb. to build my project on. The Cannondale would be perfect, so I hope it happens
.,,,,BD
.,,,,BD
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Last edited by Bikedued; 07-22-11 at 09:03 PM.
07-22-11 | 08:58 PM
#7080
No Money and No Sense
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, MO
...for $300.
I'm guessing they have to have high profit margins for whatever they're smoking.
07-22-11 | 09:06 PM
#7081
missing in action
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Likes: 56
07-22-11 | 09:14 PM
#7082
I let the dogs out
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 2
From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: 2011 Fuji Roubaix 1.0, 2003 Ti Merlin Solis, & 1994 Raleigh MT200
Just around a few corners from my house I found a scene from hoarders. Was driving home and happened to notice this old garage door open, and thought I saw a bike frame. Swung the car around and peaked in and saw that amongst the piles of junk, old wheels, old tires, old motorcycle wheels/tires, lawnmowers and general trash was about 20 bikes.
I asked the guy out side if any were sale. After a bit of thinking, and a lot of digging, and no haggling because he was pretty stead fast on his price, this is what I got.
Schwinn Traveller and a 1992 Trek 850 Antelope
Trek 700 Multitrack (frame is trash due to seized seatpost) and a GT Tequesta single speed conversion
70's Raleigh/Carlton Corsair 10spd and another Trek 700 Multitrack
I also got him to throw in a few 27" wheels I dug for, and tires as well
Whole lot cost me $170. If you know any info on these bikes, please do share.
Hopefully will be able to flip these for a profit.
I asked the guy out side if any were sale. After a bit of thinking, and a lot of digging, and no haggling because he was pretty stead fast on his price, this is what I got.
Schwinn Traveller and a 1992 Trek 850 Antelope
Trek 700 Multitrack (frame is trash due to seized seatpost) and a GT Tequesta single speed conversion
70's Raleigh/Carlton Corsair 10spd and another Trek 700 Multitrack
I also got him to throw in a few 27" wheels I dug for, and tires as well
Whole lot cost me $170. If you know any info on these bikes, please do share.
Hopefully will be able to flip these for a profit.
07-23-11 | 11:43 AM
#7083
No Money and No Sense
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, MO
07-23-11 | 12:50 PM
#7084
You Know!? For Kids!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,166
Likes: 29
From: Just NW of Richardson Bike Mart
Bikes: '05 Trek 1200 / '90 Trek 8000 / '? Falcon Europa
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07-23-11 | 06:49 PM
#7085
Large Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,533
Likes: 5
From: Tejas
Just around a few corners from my house I found a scene from hoarders. Was driving home and happened to notice this old garage door open, and thought I saw a bike frame. Swung the car around and peaked in and saw that amongst the piles of junk, old wheels, old tires, old motorcycle wheels/tires, lawnmowers and general trash was about 20 bikes.
I asked the guy out side if any were sale. After a bit of thinking, and a lot of digging, and no haggling because he was pretty stead fast on his price, this is what I got.
Schwinn Traveller and a 1992 Trek 850 Antelope
Trek 700 Multitrack (frame is trash due to seized seatpost) and a GT Tequesta single speed conversion
70's Raleigh/Carlton Corsair 10spd and another Trek 700 Multitrack
I also got him to throw in a few 27" wheels I dug for, and tires as well
Whole lot cost me $170. If you know any info on these bikes, please do share.
Hopefully will be able to flip these for a profit.
I asked the guy out side if any were sale. After a bit of thinking, and a lot of digging, and no haggling because he was pretty stead fast on his price, this is what I got.
Schwinn Traveller and a 1992 Trek 850 Antelope
Trek 700 Multitrack (frame is trash due to seized seatpost) and a GT Tequesta single speed conversion
70's Raleigh/Carlton Corsair 10spd and another Trek 700 Multitrack
I also got him to throw in a few 27" wheels I dug for, and tires as well
Whole lot cost me $170. If you know any info on these bikes, please do share.
Hopefully will be able to flip these for a profit.
07-23-11 | 08:30 PM
#7086
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 970
Likes: 3
Bikes: 1989 Dahon Stainless Classic III Folder - 1990 Dahon Mariner Classic III Folder - 2005 Dahon Jetstream P8 Full Suspension Folder
Pick up this "Elvis" cruiser up mostly for future rat rod bike build parts. The price was right and it has some cool features (forks, twisted spokes, flame seat).
I also found this for a buck. Everyone needs a flaming skull. I plan to make this a headlight on a future build.
I also found this for a buck. Everyone needs a flaming skull. I plan to make this a headlight on a future build.
07-23-11 | 11:04 PM
#7088
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,802
Likes: 417
From: adelaide, australia
I was riding past a second hand machinery scrap yard though an industrial area and on shear impulse went in and asked if there was any old bikes lying around, this 90 or so year old guy that lived on the lot took me to a crumbling room attached to the back of his shed and found this 1977 Dawes Galaxy GT also a Avanti Hybrid in very good nic.
The Galaxy has been repainted poorly at some point so its an easy decision to paint it properly again and already ordered new hoods and decals. The Avanti is for my dad to ride around our property.
The Dawes is a touring bike with lovely riding qualitys with a 531 Reynolds frame.
GB bars and stem, Weinmann brakes and wheels, SR apex 5 crank and Suntour groupo with V-GT derailliers and power shifters.
I've been riding it as is just lubed the chain and changed the pedals "nice ride"
The Avanti has a fully lugged Tange tubed frame and fork and pulls mono's like no tomorrow.
The Galaxy has been repainted poorly at some point so its an easy decision to paint it properly again and already ordered new hoods and decals. The Avanti is for my dad to ride around our property.
The Dawes is a touring bike with lovely riding qualitys with a 531 Reynolds frame.
GB bars and stem, Weinmann brakes and wheels, SR apex 5 crank and Suntour groupo with V-GT derailliers and power shifters.
I've been riding it as is just lubed the chain and changed the pedals "nice ride"
The Avanti has a fully lugged Tange tubed frame and fork and pulls mono's like no tomorrow.
Last edited by jbchybridrider; 07-24-11 at 02:41 AM.
07-24-11 | 05:49 AM
#7089
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
07-24-11 | 05:59 AM
#7090
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
Last edited by cycleheimer; 07-24-11 at 06:03 AM.
07-24-11 | 02:37 PM
#7091
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 these the past few days/ week.
Some of these.
And this!!
Some of these.
And this!!
07-26-11 | 09:40 AM
#7093
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,344
Likes: 0
From: san leandro
Bikes: enough bikes to qualify for Hoarders......
I have not been to active lately on the buying side, but could not pass up this Serotta
Campy goodies and Columbus SL and my size should I decide to keep it!
Campy goodies and Columbus SL and my size should I decide to keep it!
07-26-11 | 06:17 PM
#7095
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 970
Likes: 3
Bikes: 1989 Dahon Stainless Classic III Folder - 1990 Dahon Mariner Classic III Folder - 2005 Dahon Jetstream P8 Full Suspension Folder
Picked up a Trek Navigator 200 for a good price. This will clean and flip easily. It is a larger 21" frame too.
07-26-11 | 09:33 PM
#7096
one life on two wheels
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 27
From: St. Petersburg, FL
1977 Schwinn Metrocycle
Cool old Schwinn with coaster brake SA 3 speed hub. Besides the tires it's all original, with dynamo lights, and shopping baskets. Some new tires, grease, and reattach the trigger shifter and it should turn out real nice.
1977 Schwinn Metrocycle by (cobrabyte), on Flickr
1977 Schwinn Metrocycle by (cobrabyte), on Flickr
1977 Schwinn Metrocycle by (cobrabyte), on Flickr
1977 Schwinn Metrocycle by (cobrabyte), on Flickr
07-27-11 | 06:32 AM
#7097
Keep a close eye on the fork! We had one just like that come into the shop yesterday, and when it was put up on the work stand, the lower half of the fork fell off!? I had never seen that happen before, The bike looked abused though.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
07-28-11 | 09:22 AM
#7099
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 785
Likes: 1
From: NW Arkansas
Bikes: Too many to count
Not a C&V, but it is all there and every thing sort of works, two flats.
A bit of work, one shift cable maybe and some kid is going to have a
bike. Tubes? Wheels are true.
Found in a pile of junk along the curb, waiting for the trash truck.
One LBS helps me with a few parts and a bit of labor now and then
on these projects. I will call the Dept. of Human Services and find
a kid that needs a bike and can't afford one. Due to the color, I
think we need to be looking for a little girl??
A bit of work, one shift cable maybe and some kid is going to have a
bike. Tubes? Wheels are true.
Found in a pile of junk along the curb, waiting for the trash truck.
One LBS helps me with a few parts and a bit of labor now and then
on these projects. I will call the Dept. of Human Services and find
a kid that needs a bike and can't afford one. Due to the color, I
think we need to be looking for a little girl??
07-28-11 | 09:25 AM
#7100
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,974
Likes: 400
From: NE Indiana
Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS