I have a special search tool that scours the internet nationwide for "Centurion Pro Tour" (amongst other bike searches), and this guy gets one free, set out with the garbage! :thumb:

Good thing it's not my size, or I'd be upset. :D

Saved this from dumpster death. I believe it's a 92', given that it has the Specialized-branded FS "Future Shock".
Missing the bolts on the fork stanchions, but it did have the stock wheels/hubs. Also missing the top bearing
and cap for the headset. Full Deore DX and everything has the S logo .. even the crazy stem/bars. Cleaning this
one up to flip, as it's too big for me. 20.5 seat tube CTC / 23.5 top tube CTC. Cleanest dump bike I've ran across
in 25 years!! :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ms/stump01.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ms/stump02.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ms/stump03.jpg

I snagged this 1986 Schwinn Voyageur for $150 + free shipping from ebay this morning. It's gonna need a little work, but I think it will clean up nicely. Not my size, though, so I'll probably end up flipping it.

That thing looks like it's going to snap off the first time someone riding it rises up out of the saddle to mash up a hill.
:eek:

Great rackage on that baby; nice score! :thumb:

Yep that crease is impressive, I'm replacing the handlebar. Just repacking the wheel bearings. The axle is stamped "Schwinn approved , made in Germany" The cones show no wear at all and the race is excellent. Lot o fun. The interior of Bendix coaster is without a mark. This bike looks like it was ridden maybe 100 miles in the last 68 years!


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I second that "good karma" thumbs up. What a sweet bike.:love:

Nice snag! Somehow I missed that in my daily run-through of the eBay listings. That'll be a worthwhile project.

Been a while. Ran across an add for this. Bit heart broke about its condition and that its not my size.

I know what this is besides the obvious that it's a Specialized Sequoia
For fun lets see who else does. :foo:

50 cm Takara bought from a nice young couple for 20 dollars. Not sure what model or year because the only numbers I can find are 43821 on the lower end of the seat tube. Needs a new front tire, cables, bar tape, pedals, missing front derailleur, loose headset, etc, but for the price was a pretty cool find for my son. Check out that shorty stem! Super bummed the head badge is missing, that's the best part, but will be a fun neighborhood beater/cruiser for him.

I bought a 50 cm 1981 Trek 410 for 20 bucks last week as well. Missing some brake parts and cables, and the front rim was ridden on for who knows how long with no tire! Trashed the rim but still runs true, haha.

The Takara makes 4, 50 cm project bikes for my son, but his priority is the 76 Gitane, and modifying a super short stem to fit. Special thanks to Jason for that!

Hidden Treasure?
 

Running errands, and a little voice in my head says, "drive up Laurel," so I did. Then I passed a yard sale where they were packing up, and even though there were no bikes in evidence, the voice said, "go back and ask," so I did. And lo, the guy with the Fu Manchu mustache said, "I've got a couple of old bikes," I so got out and picked up this c.1999 Specialized Hardrock for $10; the blue and white Quasar BSO was another $2, and I figure the basic Shimano derailleurs on it are worth that to me.

[IMG]http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...psovoeuil8.jpg[/IMG]

Once I got it home, I fished out a spare front skewer and fitted the front wheel, then removed the steel rear wheel and put the original Shimano/Weinmann rear on. Needed to be trued up and will need a little more of that before I am done. I need a front grip shifter, a new set of brake pads for the rear brake and a different saddle and it will be good to go.

[IMG]http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...pstbn9yqm2.jpg[/IMG]

Traded a worn out 7400 group and wheels for this. I had everything for it except hoods. They are coming in today. Updated pics later, it really cleaned up nice.


http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80bogd3k.jpg

I like the look of this bike. Will it be a keeper?

Won't be for sure until I can get it out for a few rides.

^^ Is that a full Ofmega group?

All except the Modolo brakes.


http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...pscnv7gkw6.jpg

Looks particularly nice against the green door background.

That's good looking, I like that group. How are the brake pads? You know Kool Stop makes Modolo replacements now yes?

Continuing my 90's era mt. bike theme. Both in good condition. Woman contacted me and asked if I wanted a couple of bikes. I said sure and does she know what brand? She said both Mt Shastas. Looked it up and yay, more GT's for me. She said take them before she gives them to Goodwill. Picked them up an hour ago. A Kilimanjaro with the GT splatter paint job and a Backwoods in black. Probably both '93-'94. Great, my size again! Now I'm really up above my head in "bikes-to-keep-and-ride" Why are these bikes finding me? lol I'll probably sell the Backwoods.We'll see.
http://i68.tinypic.com/2h4xmpf.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/15ydxuc.jpg

Wow!!! :eek: That's an unbelievable find! Pretty much my dream bike. I'd be hounding you for it if it were a little bit smaller!

I clicked on the picture, brought me to a completely astonishing photobucket. If you have the time, it is a rabbit hole well worth exploring. Some very interesting things. Thank you sloar for posting it.

Couldn't pass up this old GT for $20. Just needs a good cleaning and maybe some cables and wires, otherwise in fantastic shape. Talk about a Craigslist anomaly, I think the seller put it in the "bike parts" section because she thought it needed new tires. It's in better condition than a lot of the "LIKE NEW" frauds. I was thinking flip but my N+1 affliction is possibly incurable at this point. [IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2928/3...4b751db0_h.jpgGT Outpost Trail by Eat More Plants1, on Flickr[/IMG]

Still has the original sear! Great catch.

Nice find! I wouldn't have passed on it either. I'm a sucker for steel mtb's.