I went way off track on this one. Its not vintage, its not steel, its not a racing or touring bike. And its a frankenbike to boot! It does have beautiful Paul canti brakes, and it does have an 8 speed DA rear wheel, that I was needing for another project.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8...3599f21b_b.jpg


Now back to some vintage content, picked up this neglected Fuji mixte, its got it all! (Stuck stem, stuck post, etc).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8...d7ecba52_b.jpg

It came with this completely trashed Marin MTB, probably a lost cause here. Stripped it down, BB is seized.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8...67a8bbc2_b.jpg

Oh yeah you guys are going to be jealous of this gem I saved from the dump!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300959

Btw how do they make a bike this small weigh so much geez!

I pulle something similar from next to a bin in my alley, 20" kids "mtn bike" with a front shock. Nearly threw my back out trying to get it in the car. Worth more at the scrapyard!

Yeah It's probably going back to the dump minus a few parts (saddle, chain)

Picked up a 1978 Kia KMX55 today!
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=301219

This was my catch of the day. I 62cm Univega Viva Sport that's in really excellent condition...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psf0c6cefe.jpg

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=301330

I went to check out this circa '93 Giant Sedona ATX 20" mtb frame on Saturday. It's missing the fork, but it's very light, and nicely welded...and after chatting with the owner, he gave it to me gratis! :)
Plans for a drop bar mtb, if I can find a matching fork.

I've got a few 26" mtb threaded forks (black and chrome). I'd be glad to send you one just for the cost of shipping. Just need the length to make sure they are correct.

Just rescued this '71 Fastback from a horrible life a few days ago. Poor thing, we have already de-rusted and cleaned. I will post the after pics. Anyone got a seat and sissy bar laying around?

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=301510 Cleaned up a bit now. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=302978

I have a solo polo in Houston, but it will be months until I can lay a hand on it. Not sure if fastbacks came with them or not though?,,,,BD

Had a good week/weekend:

http://i.imgur.com/gz99JvPl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xt7g5M8l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oXXfxdWl.jpg

(As seen in the eBay/Craigslist thread)
http://i.imgur.com/cpURe9ul.jpg

Surly flip/flop laced to open sports:
http://i.imgur.com/RtAcIKml.jpg

Sold some stuff [that was given to me], drove a ton, managed to get all this home for $200.

Nice scores Dan!

Bill you are a fan of the older mountain bikes. I grabbed this 1994 Trek 950 today from a Goodwill. And I am a bit jealous of all the fun Dan had this weekend. Nice stuff
I'm digging the purple bar ends..:)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps9e4d581b.jpg

I would probably bored you if I posted all my finds :), here's a few worth mentioning/posting from the past 2.5 weeks :thumb:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps72fef98a.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps0fc4492c.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps2537cc44.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps2e9cfba2.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psde2754e4.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps5db386f3.jpg

And this one not a bike, but it's fun to ride :). Full chromoly adult scooter with 26" wheels.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps7b4fbf27.jpg

Try as I might, I'll never get used to a 70s paramount with stem shifters.

Guzziee found a honey hole.

I wish :), they all came from different places.

If there was a sheeny-man distinguished cross, guzzie, you'd win it. What a haul!

You "found" all those? That Vitus is super sexy.

Yep. CL, word of mouth, flea market, etc. Vitus is already gone, I only kept the full dura ace group from it(for free + profit :) ), thinking of dressing the 50th anniversary paramount with it.

I hate you lol.

I picked up this Columbus MAX tubed Cramerotti frameset today for only $40. The seat tube above the BB has been repaired (quite well) and there is no fork but for that price, I have no complaints. I am going to build it up with an old Ultegra group I have and, if I like how it rides, I will get a nice new paint job in the spring.

http://i.imgur.com/thp1gch.jpg

Wow, 40 bucks is super cheap for a MAX frame. Please let us know how she rides.

Is 9spd now trash? Saw some alloy hanging out and it was Dura Ace double and 11- 23 DA cassette in an Ultegra box. Looks like take -off's.

OK, not quite the dump, C-list. My mother-in-law is looking to do some exercise inside on a trainer....and could NOT get a leg over these silly top bars of even shorter "Normal" frames....so I found this. Nishiki Riviera. Needs some cleanup, grease, tape and tires and it should be good for the rollers. Will probably stick a big gel seat on it, at least for the time being....how do you "Fluff up" the suede leather of these beasties? Was this worth $100? I am thinking so, pretty clean....but needs work, garage queen.
http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps4ceddf44.jpg
http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps3cdbca26.jpg