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Originally Posted by Marco99
(Post 22319585)
1984 Miyata Commuter all original, (ok the basket is an add on that will be removed) even the tires. This bike has seen minimal use and will be a winter overhaul project
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OMG that front rack. I would so harvest that to another bike. You Canadians always got the coolest city bikes.
Originally Posted by Marco99
(Post 22319585)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b8b7e7c27c.jpg
1984 Miyata Commuter all original, (ok the basket is an add on that will be removed) even the tires. This bike has seen minimal use and will be a winter overhaul project |
Originally Posted by Dylansbob
(Post 22319934)
OMG that front rack. I would so harvest that to another bike. You Canadians always got the coolest city bikes.
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Originally Posted by OTS
(Post 22310884)
I have a Schwinn CrissCross Hybrid running the Suntour XC 7 speed stuff on my fendered dynamo-hubbed winter commuter. Actually once cleaned up, it does a decent job. You might try it before you make the switch.
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Originally Posted by Glennfordx4
(Post 22319802)
LOL. I live in Cruiser Country and just yesterday picked up 10 Cruisers and a new never built Wally World 27.5 wheeled bso. These Schwinns can make a good cruiser with work, I have had a bunch like this have the same damage and every other one I get have the brazeon Brake posts in different places making it very hard or not at to get the brakes working.
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Some Strida Mark I pics. I will post a new thread about it shortly. Shockingly nice ride and comfortable seat. Aluminum, belt drive, single speed, drum brakes, fully functional except top joint, and only $40. All it needed for now was a rear tube replacement, but I also ordered a 3D printed top joint replacement (white ASA body with black ABS letters).
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fafb031a3d.jpg Left side view. Note there is no kickstand. It's intended to be rested on the rear rack while folded. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc63e9c5f7.jpg Another left side view. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3956d51719.jpg Crack in the top joint. I ordered a 3D printed replacement in ASA for $40. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0a9cd109fc.jpg Strida folded up. Like a stroller in shape. |
When I was Fred flint stone’in it home the brakes worked very well. I guess being the first year for a new model they tried hard to make it “Schwinn Quality”.
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My First Varsity
A LBS closed, not the one I frequent. No one wanted the left over Schwinn. So it made its way to me through a friend.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c5ff41f45.jpeg New tires! Dyno seems to work. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3e3a050b5.jpeg |
^^^ I really like that color.
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Not super vintage, but still a nice find. 2004 Lemond Reno. I'm not sure they could have gotten many more accessories on it other than panniers. Picked this up at an auction and once I got home there was a $20 bill in the seat pack. A little rebate is never bad. I would have returned it if it was a seller, but the auction is another story.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...98cd5b0280.jpg |
Originally Posted by mrv
(Post 22322637)
A LBS closed, not the one I frequent. No one wanted the left over Schwinn. So it made its way to me through a friend.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c5ff41f45.jpeg New tires! Dyno seems to work. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3e3a050b5.jpeg I rode the tires off of mine back in the day! I would ride one today to feel the ride… |
Specialized Sirrus gets a cleansing, just needs a chain and it will be a stunning as any in the fold. Shimano 105 with tricolor brake calipers.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...44714ffa73.jpgPretty good shape still wearing the original tires, not used much by that measure. |
Caught in the tram rails ...
... and the owner wanted rid of it. For €50 I took a gamble and picked it up. There are a few scratches and the wheels need truing, but other than that it seems to be OK at first glance. Most of the damage is actually rust from sitting outside.
1993 Giant Cadex CFR-2: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3dd2eb9c39.jpg |
specializing in 26in wheeled Specialized
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3b4191963.jpeg
My first free RockHopper cracked at the bottom bracket. Then I got a free nearly identical replacement. I garbage picked a HardRock. Sold it. It came back for free. Today I picked up this RockHopper for free. I was Trail building and one of the guys said you want a RockHopper? Sure! He knew I liked the old rigid stuff. I’m debating weather to rebuild to original or maybe go BullMoo$e bars and 8 speed shifting. A tad smaller than I like. But that’s how they sized it back then. |
[MENTION=376975]mrv[/MENTION] nice catch. Please, please fix those cranks; that hurts my soul. In the olden days, before slanted top tubes and dropper posts, it was deemed safer to ride with a lower top tube; smaller bikes are also funner to throw around.
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Korina,
Did you ever get your hands on that beautiful red mixte mountain bike? I'd love to see some pics of it..... |
Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 22340461)
Korina,
Did you ever get your hands on that beautiful red mixte mountain bike? I'd love to see some pics of it..... |
Originally Posted by Korina
(Post 22340404)
[MENTION=376975]mrv[/MENTION] nice catch. Please, please fix those cranks; that hurts my soul. In the olden days, before slanted top tubes and dropper posts, it was deemed safer to ride with a lower top tube; smaller bikes are also funner to throw around.
My other RockHopper (a 21in ST / camper/tourer/coffeeneuring) clears a 2.3in tire. So I'm hoping this new-to-me RockHopper clears a 2.3 in as well. Then it'll be my trail bike. Maybe the Bianchi become the camper. sooooo many first world problems........ Merry Christmas! |
I 'rescued' this a couple of days ago. It was posted on craigslist for cheap. Frame measures 53ctc seat tube and 55ctc top tube.... Thought it was really cool and not something you see everyday, I swapped the 'death fork' with a 1" threaded carbon fork I had in the stash. Had to swap stems as well... aesthetics. My favorite part is the chainstay signature decal.... They are all individual stickers. Best guess mid to late 90's
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d2461bdc83.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cdccffed7b.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...62d6d2119d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...da945ff80c.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ffc63b70c9.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...686b4c5d02.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1080cdd79b.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f5b4bed884.jpg |
Originally Posted by uncleivan
(Post 22340764)
I 'rescued' this a couple of days ago. It was posted on craigslist for cheap. Frame measures 53ctc seat tube and 55ctc top tube.... Thought it was really cool and not something you see everyday, I swapped the 'death fork' with a 1" threaded carbon fork I had in the stash. Had to swap stems as well... aesthetics. My favorite part is the chainstay signature decal.... They are all individual stickers. Best guess mid to late 90's
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1080cdd79b.jpg Frank the Welder was an often contributor to this site. You can check out this link. Frank The Welder-Legendary MTB Framebuilder |
Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 22340461)
Korina,
Did you ever get your hands on that beautiful red mixte mountain bike? I'd love to see some pics of it..... |
Originally Posted by mrv
(Post 22340633)
- I've got a BIANCHI about 2in taller. Double butted / lugged / Taiwan built / circa 1990 - it's a lot like riding a BMX bike, I think. The frame barely clears a 2in tire.
My other RockHopper (a 21in ST / camper/tourer/coffeeneuring) clears a 2.3in tire. So I'm hoping this new-to-me RockHopper clears a 2.3 in as well. Then it'll be my trail bike. Maybe the Bianchi become the camper. sooooo many first world problems........ Merry Christmas! |
Originally Posted by uncleivan
(Post 22340764)
I 'rescued' this a couple of days ago. It was posted on craigslist for cheap. Frame measures 53ctc seat tube and 55ctc top tube.... Thought it was really cool and not something you see everyday, I swapped the 'death fork' with a 1" threaded carbon fork I had in the stash. Had to swap stems as well... aesthetics. My favorite part is the chainstay signature decal.... They are all individual stickers. Best guess mid to late 90's
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d2461bdc83.jpg Legendary is an understatement. ;) |
Originally Posted by Korina
(Post 22341228)
I did, sort of. The very kind [MENTION=425004]merziac[/MENTION] is looking after it for me until after the holidays.
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Originally Posted by non-fixie
(Post 22337932)
... and the owner wanted rid of it. For €50 I took a gamble and picked it up. There are a few scratches and the wheels need truing, but other than that it seems to be OK at first glance. Most of the damage is actually rust from sitting outside.
1993 Giant Cadex CFR-2: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3dd2eb9c39.jpg one hasta luv the aero mudguard placement :lol: ----- |
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