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08-03-13 | 08:39 PM
#9526
Picked up a couple of basic projects today, a Takara mixte and a Centurion Sport DLX. Both do have cromoly frames, alloy rims, and alloy bars. O.n the other hand, you see turkey levers, steel chain rings, stem shifters.
A lot of bikes moved on this month, so I guess I felt the need to replenish.
A lot of bikes moved on this month, so I guess I felt the need to replenish.
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
08-03-13 | 08:43 PM
#9527
1980s Ross Mount Hood. Found it at the thrift store that years back was the motherlode, but has been dry for a bit now. One of the all chrome ones (duh) in very nice shape. I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet-- it's my size, but I have another one, in lesser shape but pretty cool. Since I found that one in a dealer's junk pile, I have fifty bucks invested in two of them, and the panniers and rack on this one get sold soonish, probably cutting that investment in half.
As I was pulling it out, guy came up and told me it was worth at least five hundred. It looks like BBC has infected another mind. I told him it was worth a bit less... very cool looking bike, though.
As I was pulling it out, guy came up and told me it was worth at least five hundred. It looks like BBC has infected another mind. I told him it was worth a bit less... very cool looking bike, though.
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
08-03-13 | 08:45 PM
#9528
Mine has a double, though later seventies than this one.. Also has the odd reverse FD.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
08-04-13 | 11:18 AM
#9529
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 434
Likes: 2
From: Brookline MA
Bikes: 1983 Trek 600, 1973 Mercian
Haven't had a project in a long time, so I picked this 1983 Trek 600 off CL after it had been posted for a couple of weeks. It was stock except for a Thomson post, stem was too short so I cannabalized another bike for many of the parts. In the next few months I'll probably change the wheels and stem for aesthetic reasons, and add a rack. The Imron paint is basically pristine with just a few chips.
Last edited by Orrery; 08-04-13 at 11:26 AM.
08-04-13 | 11:33 AM
#9530
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
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
Similiar to last week's 1981 Schwinn Super Sport score, this bike had been listed for a few days. I got the seller to take 20% off her ask via email and I went to pick it up today. After I remarket the generator light set and the vintage Cannondale handlebar bag, I think this flip candidate will be a net cost of about $10.00.
Interestingly, Trek and Schwinn both made these single tube mixtes. I think I will use a brown saddle and cork colored bar tape.
Interestingly, Trek and Schwinn both made these single tube mixtes. I think I will use a brown saddle and cork colored bar tape.
I really like extras, too few recognize the value of extras that can sometimes pay for the bike. Easiest way to get a $10 bike is to find a more expensive bike with enough extras to get the price down.
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Please don't confuse ebay "asking" prices with "selling" prices. Many sellers never get their ask price. some are far from it. Value is determined once an item actually SELLS. Its easy enough to check SOLD prices.
Please don't confuse ebay "asking" prices with "selling" prices. Many sellers never get their ask price. some are far from it. Value is determined once an item actually SELLS. Its easy enough to check SOLD prices.
08-04-13 | 11:48 AM
#9531
tougher than a boiled owl
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 1
From: Rocky Coast of Maine
Bikes: Fetish Cycles Fixation / Fuji S12S / Gary Fisher MTB / Raleigh Grand Prix / Ross Professional / Kent comfort cruiser
I just picked up an old Ross Professional Gran Tour II at the scrap pile. It was so dirty, I had a hard time telling the original color. I found it to be black and gold and some crome but its rusted badly. I did not post a pic because it was just too ugly. It is a super large frame way too big for me but still feel like restoring it. I stripped it completely down and all the components will be salvagable after a good cleaning and lube. The frame is the big question. It has no damage at all and the whole bike looks to have very little use. It is just so badly rusted in places. I think once sandblasted and repainted it would be ok.
08-05-13 | 08:15 PM
#9532
Hoards Thumbshifters
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 430
From: Signal Mountain, TN
Bikes: '23 Black Mtn MC, '87 Bruce Gordon Chinook, '08 Jamis Aurora, '86 Trek 560, '97 Mongoose Rockadile, & '91 Trek 750
Suddenly a Trek 750 appears. Got this pretty cheap and took off a set of Profile Aero Mountain Bike Extentions. I plan on switching it to drops with friction shifting Suntour Barcons. I have already trued wheels, greased hubs, and put on new 700x40 tires.
Trek 750 by Mechanic Matt, on Flickr
Trek 750 by Mechanic Matt, on Flickr
08-05-13 | 08:17 PM
#9533
Hoards Thumbshifters
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 430
From: Signal Mountain, TN
Bikes: '23 Black Mtn MC, '87 Bruce Gordon Chinook, '08 Jamis Aurora, '86 Trek 560, '97 Mongoose Rockadile, & '91 Trek 750
Full Suntour and it came with a free bell and Bushwacker saddle.
Trek 750 by Mechanic Matt, on Flickr
Trek 750 by Mechanic Matt, on Flickr
08-05-13 | 08:18 PM
#9534
Hoards Thumbshifters
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 430
From: Signal Mountain, TN
Bikes: '23 Black Mtn MC, '87 Bruce Gordon Chinook, '08 Jamis Aurora, '86 Trek 560, '97 Mongoose Rockadile, & '91 Trek 750
08-06-13 | 08:41 PM
#9539
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
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
Fantastic catch on that Univega. Barcons, canti brakes, front rack fork mounts, etc., etc....
08-06-13 | 08:56 PM
#9540
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,340
Likes: 6,640
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Specialissima is a good name for that bike.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
08-07-13 | 10:17 PM
#9541
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,955
Likes: 705
From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
1986 Univega Nuovo Sport. Not a dumpster dive, but rather a brand-new 27 year old bike. I haven't owned a brand-new bike since I was 12 (which is the last time I owned a bike with a kickstand, IIRC). This thing still had the protective plastic bag over the right side of the handlebar when I took delivery. I rode it 1.5 miles after taking these snaps, and I'm pretty sure that at least doubled this bike's lifetime mileage.
Anyway, $95 well spent. And it's my size.
Here's a teaser shot; this one's getting it own thread.
Anyway, $95 well spent. And it's my size.
Here's a teaser shot; this one's getting it own thread.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
Last edited by Lascauxcaveman; 08-07-13 at 10:22 PM.
08-07-13 | 11:09 PM
#9542
A little on the small side for me anyway, which makes it hurt a little less...
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3986288899.html
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
08-08-13 | 03:27 PM
#9544
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,974
Likes: 401
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
1986 Univega Nuovo Sport. Not a dumpster dive, but rather a brand-new 27 year old bike. I haven't owned a brand-new bike since I was 12 (which is the last time I owned a bike with a kickstand, IIRC). This thing still had the protective plastic bag over the right side of the handlebar when I took delivery. I rode it 1.5 miles after taking these snaps, and I'm pretty sure that at least doubled this bike's lifetime mileage.
Anyway, $95 well spent. And it's my size.
Here's a teaser shot; this one's getting it own thread.
Anyway, $95 well spent. And it's my size.
Here's a teaser shot; this one's getting it own thread.
08-08-13 | 03:47 PM
#9545
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
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
One rule I have is NO 3 Speeds. My market just doesn't respond to 3 speeds, so I avoid them.
Then I see this pair of 1969 Raleigh Sports, all Gold Edition. Almost all complete (racks and pumps even), very little to no rust, etc. Drove way to freakin far to pick these up.
Then I see this pair of 1969 Raleigh Sports, all Gold Edition. Almost all complete (racks and pumps even), very little to no rust, etc. Drove way to freakin far to pick these up.
08-08-13 | 03:47 PM
#9546
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,955
Likes: 705
From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
If it's in like-new shape like this one, I would think it's worth $250, easy. If you can find one.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
08-08-13 | 03:57 PM
#9547
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,645
Likes: 1,109
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
08-08-13 | 04:09 PM
#9548
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,726
Likes: 4,191
From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
Great score, Lascauxcaveman! Beautiful soft pearl pink color, too. I agree with you and Bill re the value. If I were selling that bike in the Bay Area I wouldn't accept anything less than $300 (and would ask for more) and I would expect it to be sold almost immediately. People are willing to pay a premium for immaculate condition.
08-08-13 | 04:40 PM
#9549
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 14
From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
I'm finding more and more that my market is VERY receptive to three speeds. They've gone from something I gloss over to something I'm paying a lot more attention to. Even a brooks mattress saddle has the same allure to the layman.
08-08-13 | 06:20 PM
#9550
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,974
Likes: 401
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
We can disagree and still like one another. The 210 was nothing special, sure it had triple butted tubing but so did other low end bikes, and the 210 was equipped with low end components on top of it. Just saying I, that's me, myself, and I, would never pay that much money for a bike like that. Keep in mind I own two Miyata's so I kind of understand them. They used really low end Shimano Z204 series of derailleurs that were rated far lower than Suntour Vx series which was just upper low end on the Suntour side, and you can buy the Z204's nos for $20 on E-bay.