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03-26-16, 08:38 PM
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2 day old ad, and they still had it. Unless something unforeseen happens, I will be picking up a 1985 Trek 620 sometime today. Needs a front wheel, but Helicomatic hubs so no big loss. I can find another set of wheels. Hell I might put the custom wheels from the 520 on it, and find another set for it.,,,,BD
Best of all, it's VERY affordable! My favorite kind of bike. Decent, and cheap
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Got it!!! LOTS of cleaning and polishing ahead. It might be fitted with XT 8 speed, and new wheels. The fork might be a wee bit back, I haven't decided if it is or not. Posting it here I bet will get a few suggestions that it is. It's not much if it is, so I might try to find a shop with the tool for that.
I lowered the stem, rotated the bars back down, and raised/straightened the saddle. Looking more acceptable. I have a feeling the tilted saddle, and uneven footing of the flat rear tire, and add the crooked too high bars, was exaggerating it all.
Best of all, it's VERY affordable! My favorite kind of bike. Decent, and cheap
.Got it!!! LOTS of cleaning and polishing ahead. It might be fitted with XT 8 speed, and new wheels. The fork might be a wee bit back, I haven't decided if it is or not. Posting it here I bet will get a few suggestions that it is. It's not much if it is, so I might try to find a shop with the tool for that.
I lowered the stem, rotated the bars back down, and raised/straightened the saddle. Looking more acceptable. I have a feeling the tilted saddle, and uneven footing of the flat rear tire, and add the crooked too high bars, was exaggerating it all.
03-27-16, 05:16 AM
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Craftsmanship is worth the money. I recommend seeking out a frame builder who can convince you that he has actually used it a few times, even has the jigs to confirm alignment. Ask lots of questions, you deserve effective answers. I'm glad I now understand it all better.
03-27-16, 12:42 PM
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Late 90's Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels. No idea about the UCI decal - probably put there by the previous owner. If you got them for $70, you stole them - that's cheep. I just picked up a set for $300 to put on my Saturn Team GT. I love them. They ride nice, not to harsh, and once you get them up to speed - they stay there.
03-27-16, 04:15 PM
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literally saved from the dump: buddy and I were off for a ride this morning and 2 blocks from my house i found this laying out in the trash:
its been left outside and has a pretty decent dent in the top tube.. but seems structurally ok. reynolds 520! and amazingly enough its exactly my size. i think it might be my next grocery getter/tage-along bike with my daughter. parts bin do not fail me now.
its been left outside and has a pretty decent dent in the top tube.. but seems structurally ok. reynolds 520! and amazingly enough its exactly my size. i think it might be my next grocery getter/tage-along bike with my daughter. parts bin do not fail me now.
03-27-16, 04:25 PM
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I borrowed a Park fork bender recently and worked on a bent fork, one probably to become pots and pans. I now believe that having the tool and knowing how to use AND having the feel and the eye for it are three different things. It can work out OK but its more craftsmanship than science. Much can go wrong.
Craftsmanship is worth the money. I recommend seeking out a frame builder who can convince you that he has actually used it a few times, even has the jigs to confirm alignment. Ask lots of questions, you deserve effective answers. I'm glad I now understand it all better.
Craftsmanship is worth the money. I recommend seeking out a frame builder who can convince you that he has actually used it a few times, even has the jigs to confirm alignment. Ask lots of questions, you deserve effective answers. I'm glad I now understand it all better.
03-27-16, 06:58 PM
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Looking better. Gave it a bath and a quick polish today.,,,,BD
Oh yeah.. Threw a set of 700 wheels on it, just for grins. The brakes will line up and with these tires it has a bunch of room for fenders. I may start looking for a set of vintage 7/8 speed wheels.
Take a look at this pic taken today? All I did was tighten the headset between now and then. It seems to have helped, unless I am seeing things? It now has a rear XT, and LX front derailleurs. Repurposed wrap, which is fizik or something similar.
Oh yeah.. Threw a set of 700 wheels on it, just for grins. The brakes will line up and with these tires it has a bunch of room for fenders. I may start looking for a set of vintage 7/8 speed wheels.
Take a look at this pic taken today? All I did was tighten the headset between now and then. It seems to have helped, unless I am seeing things? It now has a rear XT, and LX front derailleurs. Repurposed wrap, which is fizik or something similar.
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03-27-16, 08:35 PM
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Picked this one up recently pretty cheap. Will probably fix a few things and get it sold. A 1991 Schwinn 354 Aluminum.
03-27-16, 08:52 PM
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picked up an old late 80's giant iguana for free from a friend moving. both wheels where in the trash before i left.
took the rest of the bike apart and tossed most of the components. replaced bottom bracket and headset bearings.
keeping the frame, fork, crank arms and 44t chain wring I built up a fixed with spare parts I had around.
no $ spent just a couple hours.
04-05-16, 02:53 PM
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Vintage Cannondale catalogs suggest this is a 1986 ST500, running gear suggests it's been messed around with, perhaps at the time of original sale, as the Accushift Alpha 3000 stuff matches the spec of an '88 ST400. (Don't know where those Exage Motion brake levers came from). Haven't got rusty freewheel off yet, but we'll let it soak in PB Blaster for a few days and then give it the old college try. Bottom Bracket, seat post and stem all came free easy-peasy, chain is rusted solid. I neglected to take a closeup of the enormous black plastic Cannondale-branded dork disk, but you really can't miss it. It's pretty impressive in person.
BTW, it's not a true PNW barn find unless it has actual moss growing on it:
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04-05-16, 10:14 PM
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I got a really nice 1984 Schwinn Voyageur from the facebook group Steel is Real the other day for 100.
Came with a really nice Ideale saddle and Sanyo BB Generator among other things.
Filed some Shimano DT cable stops to fit the proprietary Shimano "B" DT bosses
Came with a really nice Ideale saddle and Sanyo BB Generator among other things.
Filed some Shimano DT cable stops to fit the proprietary Shimano "B" DT bosses
04-10-16, 03:16 AM
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I'm heading out today on a long road trip. Picking up 2 bikes that I bought on line for a nice price. First one is a Bianchi Premio, second one is a Lotus Éclair touring bike. Neither one is in anything near mint condition, but I'll take some pictures of them in the bed of my truck after I get them. Stay tuned...
04-10-16, 03:42 AM
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04-10-16, 04:10 AM
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Ten little rippers for some Wellie-Bootin' fun next weekend. Mine is the red one with the 12 1/2" wheels in the foreground. Had a go at the Hobart Bike Kitchen and did some mods... Bigger bars, a banana seat and importantly some front brakes. All ready for the descent down Mt Wellington (thus Wellie-Bootin' instead of Zoobombing). Not sure if we'll do the full 1245m (4100ft) vertical descent, although there is a pub on the way to stop in for a beer. I've got five other victims, ummmm, companions so far.
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04-10-16, 04:47 AM
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04-10-16, 06:01 AM
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I'm heading out today on a long road trip. Picking up 2 bikes that I bought on line for a nice price. First one is a Bianchi Premio, second one is a Lotus Éclair touring bike. Neither one is in anything near mint condition, but I'll take some pictures of them in the bed of my truck after I get them. Stay tuned...
04-10-16, 06:19 AM
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Saved this the other day. Bianchi, unknown model, Shimano 600 tri-color, Mavic rims and hubs, cinelli stem and handlebars .
04-10-16, 06:45 AM
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2010 Trek 2.1 at a crazy low price. New Sram Rival bits. Possible donor bike for a future frameset.
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04-10-16, 09:31 AM
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04-10-16, 09:41 AM
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What shifters came on the bike? Did you have to change out the bolt to the French one you have because of the threading?
04-10-16, 10:37 AM
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Here's a Whyte's (Department Store) "Performer". This one was actually saved from the dump. Most 70's bike I've seen in my life.
Also, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this rear derailleur. It's Shimano RS, which apparently wasn't released until 1981, so I'm assuming it's not original. Is it a decent derailleur?
And what brand is this rack?
Also, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this rear derailleur. It's Shimano RS, which apparently wasn't released until 1981, so I'm assuming it's not original. Is it a decent derailleur?
And what brand is this rack?
04-10-16, 10:52 AM
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A free Raleigh Tora.. A lady said she had an "old Raleigh" ? 2000ish?
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04-10-16, 12:21 PM
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Here's a Whyte's (Department Store) "Performer". This one was actually saved from the dump. Most 70's bike I've seen in my life.
Also, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this rear derailleur. It's Shimano RS, which apparently wasn't released until 1981, so I'm assuming it's not original. Is it a decent derailleur?
Also, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this rear derailleur. It's Shimano RS, which apparently wasn't released until 1981, so I'm assuming it's not original. Is it a decent derailleur?
Looks like one of the many variations on the Shimano TY20 RD, a long-lived, unglamorous, dependable workhorse that functions quite well. My guess is it dates your bike to the early 80's, as really cheap bikes had a serious 70's hangover around that time. I could be wrong, though.
The rack looks like a basic Pletscher knockoff; a copy of a very flimsy old rack, IMHO. I've broken three of them over the years without half trying.
Those thick perforated rubber hand grips are beyond awesome; they look like they're in really good shape too.
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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 ●
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04-10-16, 03:16 PM
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I Recognize the logo,It was a cheaper bike parts company parts that you would find at Walmart ..etc. I believe it started with Cycle ____ and i cant remember the rest.
04-10-16, 03:23 PM
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^^^Cyclepro perhaps? That's what sprung to my mind as well. I've had good experience with the Pletscher racks, I use panniers on one on my commuter and it's hauled a lot of heavy stuff and survived quite a bit of abuse.