Your Catch of the Day / Saved from the Dump!
03-20-09 | 04:21 PM
#876
Buh'wah?!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,086
Likes: 2
From: Charlottesville VA
Bikes: 2014 Giant Trance
Picked up a way too big Panasonic DX 2000 today. Bought it for the wheels and the bar end shifters, which was all I could make out as useful from the CL pictures. Reality is even better. Ideale leather saddle, Campy record hubs, Shimano 600 cranks, Campy pedals, Campy bar end shifters, wheels are 700c and a nice frame pump. All for $50.
First bike I have ever picked up with butted hi-ten tubing.
First bike I have ever picked up with butted hi-ten tubing.
Wow...
-Gene-
03-20-09 | 07:07 PM
#879
Keeper of the SLDB
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,577
Likes: 6
From: Springfield, MO
Bikes: '75 Schwinn Paramount P-10, '86 Ritchey Commando, '87 Schwinn Cimarron, '91 Trek 990, '87 Schwinn High Sierra, '73 Schwinn Super Sport, '4? Schwinn New World, '76 Swing Bike.
"Sissy" has a brother! James came through in a big way and filled this hole in my bike soul. I've been looking for a violet, early Super Sport for a long time. "Scrappy" with a long "a" (Scrape-y -- after his paint condition), arrived yesterday and I will update y'all as he gets a bit cleaner, more polished and has a couple of parts replaced.
https://home.mchsi.com/~bhufford3/scrappy.html
https://home.mchsi.com/~bhufford3/sissy.html
I couldn't be happier ...
Thanks James!
Bob
https://home.mchsi.com/~bhufford3/scrappy.html
https://home.mchsi.com/~bhufford3/sissy.html
I couldn't be happier ...
Thanks James!
Bob
03-21-09 | 06:17 AM
#880
Bianchi Minimax Tifoso
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Bikes: 1995 Bianchi Minimax Fixed Gear, 1995 Dawes Galaxy
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130293661609
Dont know if this will be a bargain (£36 Ebay), but got to be worth it for the Brooks saddle, and other bits and pieces, even if the frame is no good, thought this might be a Dawes Galaxy at first but no chrome on fork, so probably a lesser model, if anyone recognises which one please let me know
Last edited by dansenior; 03-21-09 at 06:20 AM.
03-21-09 | 04:26 PM
#881
Full Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 419
Likes: 27
A true "saved from the dump"...I was out on my maiden voyage with my Puch riding around my neighborhood on a beautiful cool spring day....when I found another Puch. This Meteor Luxe Series II was part of a bulk trash pick up and was lying next to a Toro lawn mower (which I may also go get.)...A quick knock on the door, and she's mine.
Dia Compe brakes, Suntour stem shifters, Suntour Seven rear deraileur, heavy Rigida steel rims...
...even a rear light generator. The tires are like new, as are the brake pads. After I put air in the tires and the chain back on the rear sprocket, it rides and shifts pretty well.
I think I've cornered the market on Puches in my neighborhood...
Dia Compe brakes, Suntour stem shifters, Suntour Seven rear deraileur, heavy Rigida steel rims...
...even a rear light generator. The tires are like new, as are the brake pads. After I put air in the tires and the chain back on the rear sprocket, it rides and shifts pretty well.I think I've cornered the market on Puches in my neighborhood...
Last edited by ohjonnybegoode; 03-21-09 at 09:06 PM.
03-22-09 | 05:20 PM
#882
It's been a bit of a long, dry spell here. I kind of forgot about this little gem I scored for free a while ago. I think it may be a little too far gone (see rear wheel), but it's still cool. It needs a dunk in some Oxalic acid I guess
03-22-09 | 07:57 PM
#883
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
I read about this on the Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange. A guy bought 15+ bikes at a barn sale in upstate New York.
Link to more pics.
Link to more pics.
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03-22-09 | 08:07 PM
#884
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130293661609
Dont know if this will be a bargain (£36 Ebay), but got to be worth it for the Brooks saddle, and other bits and pieces, even if the frame is no good, thought this might be a Dawes Galaxy at first but no chrome on fork, so probably a lesser model, if anyone recognises which one please let me know
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03-23-09 | 02:27 AM
#885
What happened?
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,918
Likes: 298
From: Around here somewhere
Bikes: 3 Rollfasts, 3 Schwinns, a Shelby and a Higgins Flightliner in a pear tree!
03-23-09 | 02:29 AM
#886
What happened?
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,918
Likes: 298
From: Around here somewhere
Bikes: 3 Rollfasts, 3 Schwinns, a Shelby and a Higgins Flightliner in a pear tree!
i read about this on the classic and antique bicycle exchange. A guy bought 15+ bikes at a barn sale in upstate new york.
link to more pics.
link to more pics.
03-23-09 | 02:30 AM
#887
What happened?
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,918
Likes: 298
From: Around here somewhere
Bikes: 3 Rollfasts, 3 Schwinns, a Shelby and a Higgins Flightliner in a pear tree!
03-23-09 | 09:04 AM
#888
The Drive Side is Within
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,344
Likes: 47
From: New Haven, CT, USA
Bikes: Road, Cargo, Tandem, Etc.
Picked up a way too big Panasonic DX 2000 today. Bought it for the wheels and the bar end shifters, which was all I could make out as useful from the CL pictures. Reality is even better. Ideale leather saddle, Campy record hubs, Shimano 600 cranks, Campy pedals, Campy bar end shifters, wheels are 700c and a nice frame pump. All for $50.
First bike I have ever picked up with butted hi-ten tubing.
First bike I have ever picked up with butted hi-ten tubing.
... and i thought $40 was a godd price. Sheesh.
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03-23-09 | 12:16 PM
#889
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,766
Likes: 7
From: Cleveland,Ohio
03-23-09 | 03:12 PM
#890
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Lost Varsity
Just here looking for commiseration...
Leaving my apartment today, out my 2nd floor back door which faces the alley. Looking down on the alley I saw a junquero truck (Chicago salvage-guy pickup truck trolling alleys for scrap) with, perched on top of a 10-foot-tall pile of scrap, a pretty nice purple Schwinn Varsity with generators and lights. Looked to be about my size, too.
By the time I could lock my door and hustle down the stairs (carrying my bike), he was gone. I looked around for a bit to see which way he went, but the trail was cold (and I was going to be late for work).
It's at the scrap metal dealer by now. I've been depressed about it all day.
Sigh.
Warland
Leaving my apartment today, out my 2nd floor back door which faces the alley. Looking down on the alley I saw a junquero truck (Chicago salvage-guy pickup truck trolling alleys for scrap) with, perched on top of a 10-foot-tall pile of scrap, a pretty nice purple Schwinn Varsity with generators and lights. Looked to be about my size, too.
By the time I could lock my door and hustle down the stairs (carrying my bike), he was gone. I looked around for a bit to see which way he went, but the trail was cold (and I was going to be late for work).
It's at the scrap metal dealer by now. I've been depressed about it all day.
Sigh.
Warland
03-23-09 | 03:34 PM
#891
Keeper of the SLDB
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,577
Likes: 6
From: Springfield, MO
Bikes: '75 Schwinn Paramount P-10, '86 Ritchey Commando, '87 Schwinn Cimarron, '91 Trek 990, '87 Schwinn High Sierra, '73 Schwinn Super Sport, '4? Schwinn New World, '76 Swing Bike.
03-23-09 | 04:14 PM
#893
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
[QUOTE=Doohickie;8578995]I read about this on the Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange. A guy bought 15+ bikes at a barn sale in upstate New York.
His wife must have been really happy about that! She's probably consulting with a divorce attorney at this very moment. The funny thing is...in New York...she'll wind up with half of them!
His wife must have been really happy about that! She's probably consulting with a divorce attorney at this very moment. The funny thing is...in New York...she'll wind up with half of them!
03-23-09 | 04:47 PM
#894
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,228
Likes: 5,451
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
My scrap yard guy is $10, unless it's the one I want, then it's $20. At least it's there if I want it.
03-23-09 | 05:42 PM
#895
Bike Collector
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Kansas
Bikes: 1983 Trek 560
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03-23-09 | 06:10 PM
#896
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
For a Schwinn fork to get pushed back like that...must have had a head-on collision with a very large truck...if so, the truck is probably in worse shape.
03-23-09 | 11:53 PM
#897
Bicycle Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,523
Likes: 8
From: Portland, Oregon
That made no sense, did it?
-Banjo
03-24-09 | 04:07 PM
#898
Gone World Hepster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
SR Explorer
I don't know squat about mountain bikes but I stopped in at one of the bike shops I do business with and my favorite mechanic said 'hey Richard, I've been waiting for you to show up, come on back here and look at this.' It was an SR Explorer, he said it was from the early 80's and the owner wanted to sell it. Got a phone number, offered $75 and brought it home this afternoon. Champion tubing, Araya alloy rims, Suntour Mountech front and rear ders, Suntour thumbies, Dia-Compe levers and brakes and a Sugino Super Maxy triple crankset. Now if only the tires will hold some air....
https://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...SR%20Explorer/
If anyone knows anything about this bike I'd be happy to be informed.
https://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...SR%20Explorer/
If anyone knows anything about this bike I'd be happy to be informed.
03-24-09 | 04:55 PM
#899
Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Bikes: Miyata 112, Schwinn Sport Tourer
My catch of the day is a Trek 930 mountain bike in pretty much mint condition...nice green finish. The only thing I see that it needs is one new inner tube(presta valve type). Price: $9.75!
That's the kind of deal that keeps me going back for more!
That's the kind of deal that keeps me going back for more!
03-24-09 | 05:24 PM
#900
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