1972 Schwinn Suburban 5-sp.....was in a trash pile with the original tires that only needed air. Later that week I came home to my horror to find my sweet little wife had two potted plants hanging from it with a crafty little sign she made stating "Welcome to Our Home!!!!" I have finally wrestled it from her pretty little hand and the full restoration has begun.

Wow, you don't see 990's that often. I was stupid and sold mine. Oversize LUGGED True Temper OX, with Deore DX. Sweet bike!!!,,,,BD

Thanks - mostly Athena I think. I haven't had a chance to really look it over. Front wheel is not original - has a Mavic red label rim and some funky hub (just saying, not complaining :) )

Got some Miyata bikes One wannabe touring bike. possibly/ im not really sure about the road bike world other then its a road bike it has curly bars lol. the other is a touring bike. Also got a Gazelle SA 5 speed with drum brake wheelset. Already butchered it for the wheels. all where very very good deals.

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1985 Schwinn Cruiser. I found it cheap on CL. Its in great shape.

Miyata 618 GT. Nice bike...

New member here. Really looking forward to diving right into BikeForums and to start things off I'm looking for a little help with a Sears 10-speed road bike I found in my grandparents garage today. My uncle says it was bought in the early seventies before he was in high school. He started in '74 so I've got it pegged to '70-73'. I've seen the name Free Spirit mentioned for bikes of this era but that decal doesnt appear anywhere on the bike so I've all but eliminated that possibility. All help with a positive identification on this bike is extremely appreciated.
I did some searches for NOS parts for this bike and I'm considering a moderate restoration to "working order" condition. As the photos show, there is surface rust throughout on the chrome and steel but It doesnt appear to be anything difficult. Please correct me if i'm wrong. The frame feels and looks pretty solid to me and I wouldn't touch it aside from a good cleaning, but i'd make sure the moving components were all top notch and safe. Pretty excited as this would be my first project. No interest in value really, just any info that could help me on my way. Thanks.
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Does saved from the cannibalized old parts bin count? I found it already cannibalized in the old used spare parts bin at the LBS I work at. It was in the best condition of the two Ultegra RD6600 GS in the bin so I cannibalized a RD5600 for its b screw plate and spring, the other RD6600 for its limit screws, and a deore rear derailleur for the barrel adjuster.

After the cobbling together I asked the boss if I could buy it and he said "You can have it.". I'll put it on my Cannondale M600.

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Let me know when you find another one... :)

This prank is only acceptable if they use low end mountain bikes, CCM's, Supercycles, Department store bikes, and schwinns..... yea i said it

I'll keep my eyes peeled. On the other hand, I have an Ultegra RD6600-SL SS that I bought as a spare. I'm tempted to transplant a long cage to that one just for fun.... Now if I could find a trashed mountain rear derailleur.

New to the the forum and absolutely loving it. I have a special relationship with bikes because I am unable to really ride them due to spinal surgery, paralyzed right vocal chord, and hip replacement the past year. It's the vocal chord of all things...can't get enough air in to supply the muscles demand for oxygen required for biking. Perhaps that's what fuels my love for the bikes? Anyway I buy them whenever I can, fawn over them and then finally flip them and repeat the process. This is what I acquired this week:

Neighbor was moving out in a hurry and had Electra Cruiser 1http://i.imgur.com/kektMWZ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/t4aWIUq.jpg by the curb as well as the following bike
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wandered down my street to my neighbor's garage sale, he was closing up for the night, and was trying to give away stuff. i took a look at this nice Gary Fisher, noticed the price... 10 bucks!... he comes up to me and says.. 5 bucks and its yours... thats an easy one... its too small but itll make a nice flip.

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This 90 something Supercycle SC1800 came from across the street. Saddle and rear brake arm are toast, everything else is fine. I guess it will become my winter beater bike. Cost $0.00.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=393194http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=393195http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=393196http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=393197

I am digging the single speed MB-6!,,,,BD

Sucks to hear, but it's cool that you can still be into bikes even though you can't ride them. Wrenching is pretty fun though. So what happens when you fix bikes, how do you test ride them.

I can ride down hill really good! Then I eventually call someone to pick me up. (Just kidding) I can tool around a little bit, especially on our flat cul-de-sac but I have my son put them through their paces when needed. He has fun with it.

I should have known better than to pick up such a low-end pile of rust, but the price was right and it "spoke to me" for some reason.

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Pretty sweet! Can't beat the price and it's awesome when it just falls in your lap like that.

I was just responding to another post when yours popped up. Thanks for saying, 'It spoke to me'. My wife doesn't understand lol but it happens to me all the time. My face will light up with excitement and I turn to her expecting, somehow, to see the same thing. Instead I am greeted by an incredulous expression and she says, "Really?"

Thanks! It's not pretty but it rides really well and one of my son's favorites. I read an article about just how much your mind is preoccupied with shifting and how you enjoy the ride so much more with a single speed. This bike really brings that home.

^ So, we share the same appreciate for bikes and taste in women? ;)

thanks, its nothing special, the components are a mix and the frame isn't the cleanest , but it will clean up. the PO has the security quick releases on everything, and he lost the tool, part of the reason for the price reduction.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=393427I just found this behind a wall. Found by a caretaker and ridden. Spun the wheels...feel dry! I paid $40.00 to save it!

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Nice little mixte score here. It has Shimano light action, Stronglight cranks. There doesn't seem to be much info
out there about Falcon bikes. Other than the saddle and the wraps it is in excellent condition.