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Originally Posted by Clang
(Post 19313798)
Must have been the one in California. White frame with a Judy XC. Nice score!
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Another $10 pick up
I was offered this bike a few weeks ago, but had to pass due to the asking price, and what it is... Talked to the guy again today though, and he told me to come get it for $10. If nothing else I figured I could probably find enough useful parts out of the deal to make it worth the $10.
So here's my new Kabuki Super Speed! :lol: http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0cytn8wr.jpg http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...psb5zppgv4.jpg http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...psuq0eu4dj.jpg http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...psyvun9ohg.jpg http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...psxokipfaw.jpg http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8jdvpphj.jpg |
Strip, polish and single speed that super speed! Cool headbadge.
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I have an older version of the Super Speed, about 1975. I have built it in a few different configurations, including a 3 speed.
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Got these two today.
$5 for the Raleigh and $20 for the Karakoram. Love the pint job! http://i68.tinypic.com/11a95l1.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/34q8gzk.jpg |
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1978 Takara 10 Speed with Suntour Power Shifters and V-GT Luxe derailleur. Literally a barn find last night, and for 20 dollars, couldn't walk away from it. The only thing that's not steel is the seat post, and that's not original, so it's not a lightweight.
Really cool orange paint and a nice Sunshine 5345 high flange front hub. Rear is a very old Shimano something, not stock. I just adjusted the cables and derailleurs and it seems ok. I can't find a model name on it, so it must be a base model? |
Originally Posted by becave7
(Post 19319925)
1978 Takara 10 Speed with Suntour Power Shifters and V-GT Luxe derailleur. Literally a barn find last night, and for 20 dollars, couldn't walk away from it. The only thing that's not steel is the seat post, and that's not original, so it's not a lightweight.
Really cool orange paint and a nice Sunshine 5345 high flange front hub. Rear is a very old Shimano something, not stock. I just adjusted the cables and derailleurs and it seems ok. I can't find a model name on it, so it must be a base model? It appears to be a low end model to me as well, but if it rides good it would make a good commuter. |
That's what I thought as well after I saw the photo uploaded, but just took a straight edge to both sides and it looks good. I'm going to try to figure out what model it is, because it does have some nice Suntour components, although everything else is probably lower end. Have to get rid of that foam bar tape now.
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Snagged this '72 SC today for $75. Needs some TLC, it was hanging up for years from the looks of it but it's in decent shape overall, chrome looks good. The saddle, kickstand, pedals, turkey wings and a few other items have to go. Bonus is that the seller threw in an additional rear wheel, steel rim with Normandy high flange hub - I can use the hub...
http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/...psz2kc3kd5.jpg |
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Not vintage and not a dumpster save, in fact, a failure.
I was dropping off some scrap metal this morning at the dump and spotted this recent (?) Trek Cronus in the dumpster. The handlebars were bent indicating a nasty crash. The brakes were Tiagra but I couldn't see the drivetrain. People are not allowed to pull bikes out of the bin due to liability issues and I was in a hurry and not in the mood to be hassled by staff. I now wish I pulled it out as I now realize it's likely a carbon frame and shouldn't have been in that bin in the first place. Obviously I would never try riding it or God forbid, selling the frame but I was interested in the parts. I hope whoever unloaded the bin salvaged it. |
Originally Posted by becave7
(Post 19319925)
1978 Takara 10 Speed with Suntour Power Shifters and V-GT Luxe derailleur. Literally a barn find last night, and for 20 dollars, couldn't walk away from it. The only thing that's not steel is the seat post, and that's not original, so it's not a lightweight.
Really cool orange paint and a nice Sunshine 5345 high flange front hub. Rear is a very old Shimano something, not stock. I just adjusted the cables and derailleurs and it seems ok. I can't find a model name on it, so it must be a base model? |
Originally Posted by holden west
(Post 19327579)
Not vintage and not a dumpster save, in fact, a failure.
I was dropping off some scrap metal this morning at the dump and spotted this recent (?) Trek Cronus in the dumpster. The handlebars were bent indicating a nasty crash. The brakes were Tiagra but I couldn't see the drivetrain. People are not allowed to pull bikes out of the bin due to liability issues and I was in a hurry and not in the mood to be hassled by staff. I now wish I pulled it out as I now realize it's likely a carbon frame and shouldn't have been in that bin in the first place. Obviously I would never try riding it or God forbid, selling the frame but I was interested in the parts. I hope whoever unloaded the bin salvaged it. |
Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
(Post 19324885)
Snagged this '72 SC today for $75. Needs some TLC, it was hanging up for years from the looks of it but it's in decent shape overall, chrome looks good. The saddle, kickstand, pedals, turkey wings and a few other items have to go. Bonus is that the seller threw in an additional rear wheel, steel rim with Normandy high flange hub - I can use the hub...
http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/...psz2kc3kd5.jpg Wow! Great salvage. |
how much is my vintage Schwinn worth
I have a vintage Schwinn it says it's a heavy duty king size American this the serial number on it is m129929 everything on it is all original all the way down to the lights vendors. reply me back as soon as possible on my email link I really appreciate it thank you
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Picked up this Japanese Skyway freebie today along with a kids Electra bike.
http://i67.tinypic.com/314yud2.jpg |
I saw this bike last Tuesday at the local bike non-profit I volunteer at (Dfrost does, too) in the "as is" section, where bikes are usually $50 or less. Not going to find any Colnagos in there, but the occasional gem shows up. All chrome, which had initially caught my eye. And a Schwinn (one of a few companies that did it). I had to wait until Saturday to scoop it up via car, but I was able to read the Julian year date stamp on the head badge and it was a 1977. Further Schwinn catalog scans (love pouring through those--priceless resource) revealed it was a Super Le Tour 12.2 as the name had been scratched/eroded off this original example. Chroming was a $50(!) option at the time.
$40 later she was mine, with full expectation of donating back and/or disposing of totally toast parts and doing massive amounts of work getting the surface rust off the chrome. Once home, I adjusted the saddle, aired up the tires, and put on a freewheel (13-19T Dura Ace...lol) and gave it a test ride. Provided the century wasn't demanding terrain-wise, this could ace it as it. But now, it is fully disassembled and being restored, destined for greatness and I am very happy with it (but not how laborious it's been--oh well, I will persevere). :love: As found: https://scontent.fsnc1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...b3&oe=590AC2DB RUST. Dang it. Conquerable, but it's not going to be easy. https://scontent.fsnc1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...94&oe=590B3B2F |
Saved from the river
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My wife and I were walking in a park near our house this AM when she spotted a pair of handlebars on the riverbank. I grabbed the bars and pulled a bike frame from the mud. It was hard to identify due to all of the crud, but it was obviously a decent older mountain bike. The wheels, RD & shifter, seat post, and pedals were missing.
I carried it home, called the police, and cleaned it up enough to identify it. It was a 1985 Giant built Schwinn High Sierra painted Sahara Bronze/Sable. The FD was the original Suntour XC and it had the cool SR "slingshot" stem. About the time I had identified it an officer came by to follow up on my report. He radioed in the serial number, and while he was explaining to me that they no longer take and store found bicycles, his dispatch called him to say that the bike had been reported as stolen. I helped him load the muddy thing into the back seat of his cruiser. My total time of possession was about 45 minutes; but someone is going to get their bike back. Here is what it must have looked like before it was stolen. |
+1 and major good karma should be coming your way, well done! :thumb:
Originally Posted by dweenk
(Post 19342013)
My wife and I were walking in a park near our house this AM when she spotted a pair of handlebars on the riverbank. I grabbed the bars and pulled a bike frame from the mud. It was hard to identify due to all of the crud, but it was obviously a decent older mountain bike. The wheels, RD & shifter, seat post, and pedals were missing.
I carried it home, called the police, and cleaned it up enough to identify it. It was a 1985 Giant built Schwinn High Sierra painted Sahara Bronze/Sable. The FD was the original Suntour XC and it had the cool SR "slingshot" stem. About the time I had identified it an officer came by to follow up on my report. He radioed in the serial number, and while he was explaining to me that they no longer take and store found bicycles, his dispatch called him to say that the bike had been reported as stolen. I helped him load the muddy thing into the back seat of his cruiser. My total time of possession was about 45 minutes; but someone is going to get their bike back. Here is what it must have looked like before it was stolen. |
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I went to my local bike co-op yesterday to get some more work done on the Mercian, and after I was done checking it in and going over the details of the work to be done, I decided to peruse the parts bins.
I was taking a look at the drop bars to see if there was anything worth picking up, and I see that one (and only one) of the bars still has a stem attached to it. I notice that the stem has a cutout. I pick up the bars and stem, and lo and behold, the stem says "SUPERBE" on it. The bars themselves are Specialized. I take the combo over to one of the workers and ask "how much for just this stem?" He says he's not sure, let's ask the owner, Kirk. The binder bolt is black (not original) and 7mm. Kirk says "ahh, French!" and proceeds to try to find a 7mm allen wrench to remove it from the bars. After searching for a couple of minutes, no luck. We determine that this is why it's still attached to the bars! Finally he says, "You know what, it's yours. Take it home, if you have a 7mm, remove it, and bring me back the bars." Incredulous, I say "Hey, no problem!" After finding a 7mm allen wrench, an 8 hour dunk in Evapo-Rust, some elbow grease with steel wool, and an application of Simichrome, here it is. Now I just need the proper binder bolt. Not bad for free, though! |
Can I see the bars plz?
Originally Posted by johnnyace
(Post 19344241)
I went to my local bike co-op yesterday to get some more work done on the Mercian, and after I was done checking it in and going over the details of the work to be done, I decided to peruse the parts bins.
I was taking a look at the drop bars to see if there was anything worth picking up, and I see that one (and only one) of the bars still has a stem attached to it. I notice that the stem has a cutout. I pick up the bars and stem, and lo and behold, the stem says "SUPERBE" on it. The bars themselves are Specialized. I take the combo over to one of the workers and ask "how much for just this stem?" He says he's not sure, let's ask the owner, Kirk. The binder bolt is black (not original) and 7mm. Kirk says "ahh, French!" and proceeds to try to find a 7mm allen wrench to remove it from the bars. After searching for a couple of minutes, no luck. We determine that this is why it's still attached to the bars! Finally he says, "You know what, it's yours. Take it home, if you have a 7mm, remove it, and bring me back the bars." Incredulous, I say "Hey, no problem!" After finding a 7mm allen wrench, an 8 hour dunk in Evapo-Rust, some elbow grease with steel wool, and an application of Simichrome, here it is. Now I just need the proper binder bolt. Not bad for free, though! |
Originally Posted by merziac
(Post 19344663)
Can I see the bars plz?
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Ok, tx.
Originally Posted by johnnyace
(Post 19344703)
I actually took them back already. And trust me when I say, you wouldn't want these. Dented, scratched and gouged on the sleeves, they were in pretty awful condition.
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That is the epitome of a great find. Nice!
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Originally Posted by dweenk
(Post 19342013)
My wife and I were walking in a park near our house this AM when she spotted a pair of handlebars on the riverbank. I grabbed the bars and pulled a bike frame from the mud. It was hard to identify due to all of the crud, but it was obviously a decent older mountain bike. The wheels, RD & shifter, seat post, and pedals were missing.
I carried it home, called the police, and cleaned it up enough to identify it. It was a 1985 Giant built Schwinn High Sierra painted Sahara Bronze/Sable. The FD was the original Suntour XC and it had the cool SR "slingshot" stem. About the time I had identified it an officer came by to follow up on my report. He radioed in the serial number, and while he was explaining to me that they no longer take and store found bicycles, his dispatch called him to say that the bike had been reported as stolen. I helped him load the muddy thing into the back seat of his cruiser. My total time of possession was about 45 minutes; but someone is going to get their bike back. Here is what it must have looked like before it was stolen. |
Originally Posted by merziac
(Post 19342430)
+1 and major good karma should be coming your way, well done! :thumb:
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