Your Catch of the Day / Saved from the Dump!
07-30-12 | 04:14 PM
#8301
07-30-12 | 05:49 PM
#8302
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
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08-01-12 | 01:47 PM
#8303
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Joined: Apr 2005
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I had a lucky find today, matching his 'n hers Raleigh Sports in the garbage. I was riding home and caught them out of the corner of my eye, I wasn't even sure that they were out for pick up but I rang the doorbell and yup, there were going to the dump. They need a bit of work but they already have a home, my sister and her husband fit them each perfectly.
08-01-12 | 01:53 PM
#8304
Still learning
Joined: May 2012
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From: North of Canada, Adirondacks
Bikes: Still a garage full
I had a lucky find today, matching his 'n hers Raleigh Sports in the garbage. I was riding home and caught them out of the corner of my eye, I wasn't even sure that they were out for pick up but I rang the doorbell and yup, there were going to the dump. They need a bit of work but they already have a home, my sister and her husband fit them each perfectly.
Gee,
I wish people in my neighborhood would throw out Mixtes like that!!!!!! It's like picking up $100 bills!
Nice find and a nice gift to your sister!
08-01-12 | 06:18 PM
#8305
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 808
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From: Tucson, AZ
08-01-12 | 06:21 PM
#8306
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From: Tucson, AZ
Scored a nice little mixte for $20 yesterday. It is a true garage queen, it looks like it was ridden once and then put into the rafters for the next 30 years. It is a perfect fit for my mom, she had a 3-speed Raleigh but this mixte has 5-speeds so is more versatile for her.
edit: don't worry, I have already corrected the rear brake housing, it was just pulled through the frame all the way and just needed a tug at the front to lessen the slack
edit: don't worry, I have already corrected the rear brake housing, it was just pulled through the frame all the way and just needed a tug at the front to lessen the slack
Mixte's are so nice. And that one there is a gem!
08-01-12 | 06:23 PM
#8307
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Tucson, AZ
I am not really sure who made it or sold it originally but judging from the stock parts, it was a fairly low end folder and I have since tweaked out a few things and have found it to be a really enjoyable and rather quick and nimble bike. Replaced the tyres, crank, freewheel, rear derailleur, saddle, and seat post and in doing this knocked 4 pounds off the bike.
Have been riding it all over the city for the past week.
It also has a rather decent fold.
Have been riding it all over the city for the past week.
It also has a rather decent fold.
"Look ma, I shrunk the bike!" He-he
08-01-12 | 07:41 PM
#8308
Senior Member
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08-01-12 | 08:12 PM
#8309
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
Walked into the Goodwill this afternoon and found this '91 Giant Iguana and figured that $60.00 was not a bad price for a bike that appears to have spent it's life in storage... it even came with the original owners manual still attached to the bars.
Figure it will make for a pretty nice "beater".
Figure it will make for a pretty nice "beater".
Last edited by Sixty Fiver; 08-03-12 at 10:38 AM.
08-02-12 | 02:39 PM
#8310
Still learning
Joined: May 2012
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From: North of Canada, Adirondacks
Bikes: Still a garage full
MOTOBECANE
After working on production bikes most of the week, it was a nice day to take a break and work on a true classic decorated with precious metal. Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ? Paid 3 Andrew Jackson's for this one, to a DKO who get bikes from apartment cleanout artists. Reynolds 531 frame and fork, Huret Jubilee, Mavic GP4 to Campy Record Hubs, Cinelli stem, Gran Compe side pulls.
Follow the link for more photos.
After working on production bikes most of the week, it was a nice day to take a break and work on a true classic decorated with precious metal. Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ? Paid 3 Andrew Jackson's for this one, to a DKO who get bikes from apartment cleanout artists. Reynolds 531 frame and fork, Huret Jubilee, Mavic GP4 to Campy Record Hubs, Cinelli stem, Gran Compe side pulls.
Follow the link for more photos.
Last edited by oddjob2; 08-02-12 at 02:56 PM.
08-02-12 | 05:02 PM
#8311
I picked up this Ted Wojcik MTB today! I'm pretty sure this is the Prolite Comp model from around 1991, the race only version for people 160lbs and under. $50 put a huge smile on my face! Full LX drivetrain except for the mismatched front wheel, built around an American Classic hub. Such a nice addition to my American bike collection! Needs some basic work and the seatpost unstuck, and, some nail polish over some paint rub. Couple small dents on the top tube from the brake levers, but hey, this is an awesome mountain bike at 99.9% off retail
Last edited by YoKev; 08-05-12 at 05:57 PM.
08-02-12 | 08:28 PM
#8312
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,224
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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
Grand jubilee, Grand record would be campy.
"Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ?"
"Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ?"
08-02-12 | 08:57 PM
#8313
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,303
Likes: 61
From: Detroit
MOTOBECANE
After working on production bikes most of the week, it was a nice day to take a break and work on a true classic decorated with precious metal. Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ? Paid 3 Andrew Jackson's for this one, to a DKO who get bikes from apartment cleanout artists. Reynolds 531 frame and fork, Huret Jubilee, Mavic GP4 to Campy Record Hubs, Cinelli stem, Gran Compe side pulls.
Follow the link for more photos.
After working on production bikes most of the week, it was a nice day to take a break and work on a true classic decorated with precious metal. Could use some help with ID on this one, GR or GJ? Paid 3 Andrew Jackson's for this one, to a DKO who get bikes from apartment cleanout artists. Reynolds 531 frame and fork, Huret Jubilee, Mavic GP4 to Campy Record Hubs, Cinelli stem, Gran Compe side pulls.
Follow the link for more photos.
Does that fork label say "reemaillage"? (respray) - If so that won't make identification any easier, but it might account for the absence of a model name on the TT and the odd combination of parts (Record hubs with a Huret Jubilee rear derailleur, on an eighties bike with recessed brake mounting bolts
). Those labels BTW, were only applied to authenticated Reynolds Pro frames.
More and better pictures -(and perhaps its own thread) could shed more light in this, OJ.
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08-02-12 | 10:01 PM
#8314
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Motobecane catalogs: https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Motobecane/Oddjob, what kind of dropouts and fork tips do you have there?
I'm going to guess that a lot of the parts have been swapped, so the frame is the best bet for a positive ID. Nice looking bike; too bad about its mal-treatment. Check out those drillium skewer levers!
08-02-12 | 11:09 PM
#8315
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 446
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: 1996 LeMond Yellow Jersey, 2013 Soma Saga, 1980 Zebrakenko Wind, 1980 Nishiki Ultimate
1986 Miyata?
Found this in my friends garage after moving in. He said I could have it (minus the rack). I will be fixing it as my brothers first road bike.
Based on the first serial letter O and the badge I was able to narrow it down to 1986? Cant determine which model it is, to determine spec though...
I dont know if those shocks came stock, but they do work with the 700c.
Any help with IDing it, appreciated.
A bit jealous that the too-tall triple-butted Miyata is going to my brother to be honest, but I am sure it will make a great first ride for him.
Based on the first serial letter O and the badge I was able to narrow it down to 1986? Cant determine which model it is, to determine spec though...
I dont know if those shocks came stock, but they do work with the 700c.
Any help with IDing it, appreciated.
A bit jealous that the too-tall triple-butted Miyata is going to my brother to be honest, but I am sure it will make a great first ride for him.
08-03-12 | 09:45 AM
#8318
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 446
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: 1996 LeMond Yellow Jersey, 2013 Soma Saga, 1980 Zebrakenko Wind, 1980 Nishiki Ultimate
08-03-12 | 06:51 PM
#8320
I am temporarily in *****, LA renting a small house while attending truck driving school. You KNOW I had to start bike searching ASAP, hehe. I found a little outdoor "junk Dealer" here that has a Fuji Royale. Forged drops and chrome tips. Look like early eighties with the black cranks, and missing clamp on shifters. RD/FD are also MIA, bought for some local guys' grocery getter I guess. They're asking $20, but I plan to offer $10-$15 and see what happens. It's a shame the derailleurs are missing, but I have a full Arabesque group that will look awesome on it! Pictures to come.,,,,BD
Looks exactly like the one in the picture, even down to the size....
https://classicfuji.com/Royale_1981_Page.htm
Looks exactly like the one in the picture, even down to the size....
https://classicfuji.com/Royale_1981_Page.htm
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Last edited by Bikedued; 08-03-12 at 06:56 PM.
08-04-12 | 11:25 PM
#8322
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,974
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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
08-05-12 | 06:45 AM
#8323
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 59
Likes: 2
From: sunny central Texas
Bikes: 2002ish Colnago CT1 Mapei team edition, 1989 Tomassini Diamante, w/Mavic Classics tubulars, 2002 Gary Fisher Sugar2, 1998 Bontrager Privateer "rasta colors", 1993 Gary Fisher Prometheus, 1987 Bianchi Grizzly in Celeste, Bontrager B-52 24BMX cruiser,
The local wed flea market provided a 1986ish Schwinn Sierra in Black Chrome finish, all it needed was tires, tubes, and cleaning. Cost $50.00 all original, except maybe the pedals, which need to be replaced anyway. Also craigslist, Sat an Taxc set of rollers, for $60.00. I just cant resist a set of rollers.
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08-05-12 | 06:53 AM
#8324
Still learning
Joined: May 2012
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From: North of Canada, Adirondacks
Bikes: Still a garage full
08-05-12 | 09:39 AM
#8325
Senior Member
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From: Ithaca, NY
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Take a look at 1995 and 1997- https://mombat.org/Rock_Shox.htm