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Originally Posted by Hi_c
(Post 22638903)
Love me a vintage Reynolds Trek, some of the best frames ever made imo.
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Originally Posted by merziac
(Post 22641202)
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More garage and cellar finds..
Recently snapped up a mid-1980s Bianchi Sport SX road bike for reasonable cost. Fellow who owns an auto body shop just off Davis Square, Somerville showed me a complete bike minus wheels and chain from house next door whose owner passed away; vacating home turned up the forgotten Bianchi in the cellar, said he. Decent condition and looks all original; paint has very few small chips but steel parts show surface rust from cellar.
Anyone out there know the brand of wheels it wore new from bike shop? Trying to gather lists of nomenclature for it but an uphill trek. Perhaps it wore black color anodized rims? They were so popular then. Thoughts, advice or witticisms welcome by all. Great site this.. Ride On.. Stephen https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d537f1c23c.jpg Representative image |
Dump pick: trash or treasure or other? Don’t know what it is. Been someone’s paint project. Not sure if the decals are authentic to the bike. Has Alex Rims.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0b90b0fb2.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...274b64adb.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7f6bc01ee.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7e35ce001.jpeg |
The OS BMX stuff doesn't get a lot of play on this site, but to those in the know will recognize this. Even in this state, it will find a buyer at a hefty profit.
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Originally Posted by Dylansbob
(Post 22646057)
The OS BMX stuff doesn't get a lot of play on this site, but to those in the know will recognize this. Even in this state, it will find a buyer at a hefty profit.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be8b9047c6.jpg |
Had to go out of town for dentist appointment today. I always check the sale sites before I go and saw this Panasonic DX-3000 that had been posted two weeks earlier. Seller said it was still available so i went to look.
All original except for seat, tires, pedals and bar tape. No dents and only a few spots that will need touch up paint, seat post and stem not stuck and I couldn't find any rust. Wheels will only need minor truing. Seller took my offer so it came home with me. not sure what I'm going to do with it yet but as hard as it is to find decent bikes in my area in my size I couldn't pass it up. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d1d15e05b3.jpg |
Originally Posted by SilverSteve
(Post 22644051)
Recently snapped up a mid-1980s Bianchi Sport SX road bike....Anyone out there know the brand of wheels it wore new from bike shop? Trying to gather lists of nomenclature for it but an uphill trek. Perhaps it wore black color anodized rims? They were so popular then.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d537f1c23c.jpg Representative image |
Dumped in the woods - 2011 REI Novara Fiona... Blow out on back tire. Bent rear derailleur. Chain stuck between dork disk and cassette. Bars tilted. Could be he figured not worth the trouble. Or he took it to REI and they told him he needed a set of tires, wheel truing, rear derailleur, and derailleur hanger... About 200 USD... Ha
Looks like its had very light use. I took a hammer to the derailleur hanger and I think that's all it needs. Waiting on tires now... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...125c065194.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e8ac3d69bb.jpg |
madpogue, I recently found my 1987 Bianchi Sport SX with Araya 700c in (what I would call) dark bronze anodized rims. See my post in this thread from 8-14-22, # 14801 w/ photos and description. BTW don't readily recall where I found the catalog but a thorough search should find it.
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Sorry, SilverSteve see my previous.
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Originally Posted by Dylansbob
(Post 22641328)
Wow. Where'd you find those? Rare and Shiny.
Bike Recyclery, one of the best deals I've gotten from there. Last set I saw was I think $125 + ship from GB, good/ok shape and included the single ring bolts so..... :twitchy: |
Saved these fellas from the scrap yard.
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The fenders on that Raleigh!
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The saddle on that Schwinn though. :lol:
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"Save it from the dump" , that's what the owner told me . Bike was a Cannondale SR300 , I received frame and fork only . Both in nasty shape but no dents , built it up with most parts on hand . The track forks (drop outs) and 120mm spacing were the fun part . What made it doable for me , I found a welder close by that charged reasonable . For the track forks I did some cut outs around the radius where the axle sat so I did not disturb the original geometry . I have a C&V mini lathe with a milling attachment so making the "forks" was doable . Next was to make some hacksaw cuts to the seat and chain stays , they folded together perfect on a 120 mm spacer. The paint is Krylon Blue Foil , decals by VeloCals . Like I said most everything was in my BOC so down the line I want to change a few things , namely the wheels I think all black will look better . Here it is my Cannondale "track" . (not really a track) .
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6f5a9df5_z.jpgIMG_0898 by mark westi, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...623e279f_z.jpgIMG_0897 by mark westi, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f0c28833_z.jpgIMG_0881 by mark westi, on Flickr |
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Originally Posted by markwesti
(Post 22657574)
"Save it from the dump" , that's what the owner told me . Bike was a Cannondale SR300 , I received frame and fork only . Both in nasty shape but no dents , built it up with most parts on hand . The track forks (drop outs) and 120mm spacing were the fun part . What made it doable for me , I found a welder close by that charged reasonable . For the track forks I did some cut outs around the radius where the axle sat so I did not disturb the original geometry . I have a C&V mini lathe with a milling attachment so making the "forks" was doable . Next was to make some hacksaw cuts to the seat and chain stays , they folded together perfect on a 120 mm spacer. The paint is Krylon Blue Foil , decals by VeloCals . Like I said most everything was in my BOC so down the line I want to change a few things , namely the wheels I think all black will look better . Here it is my Cannondale "track" . (not really a track) .
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f0c28833_z.jpgIMG_0881 by mark westi, on Flickr Best, Ben |
Love it. To me it also has a really cool velocipede vibe. A bulb horn and brass lantern wouldn’t look out of place. Great looking paint, too.
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Originally Posted by markwesti
(Post 22657574)
"Here it is my Cannondale "track" . (not really a track) .
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f0c28833_z.jpgIMG_0881 by mark westi, on Flickr Someone could have made a fortune doing that ~2006. C-dale track bikes were bringing thousands during the fixie-heyday. |
Picked up a free set of VO Porteurs that had a stripped bolt on the grip. Three minutes with a hacksaw and we’re good to go!
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Originally Posted by SilverSteve
(Post 22644051)
Recently snapped up a mid-1980s Bianchi Sport SX road bike for reasonable cost. Fellow who owns an auto body shop just off Davis Square, Somerville showed me a complete bike minus wheels and chain from house next door whose owner passed away; vacating home turned up the forgotten Bianchi in the cellar, said he. Decent condition and looks all original; paint has very few small chips but steel parts show surface rust from cellar.
Anyone out there know the brand of wheels it wore new from bike shop? Trying to gather lists of nomenclature for it but an uphill trek. Perhaps it wore black color anodized rims? They were so popular then. Thoughts, advice or witticisms welcome by all. Great site this.. Ride On.. Stephen https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d537f1c23c.jpg Representative image
Originally Posted by madpogue
(Post 22646194)
Paging Bianchigirll , please pick up the celeste courtesy phone....
yes OEM was very likely dark anodized Araya rims |
Drove 200 miles round trip yesterday to harvest this:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...837838f4e0.jpg I believe it to be a 1997 KHS Summit X, although there is nothing denoting it as an "X" model. I suspect the rigid forked version was just the Summit, while the suspension forked version was the "X". Not a lot of info about KHS out there, so I'm just guessing. Don't know what I'll do with it; maybe make it next years' clunker challenge bike? The price was definitely worth the drive. As found condition, but I think it will clean up nicely. |
Quick Turn-around
Received this new 'donation' from a friend for $60:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...724d92b717.jpg Was in pretty useable shape, so after a complete tear-down, deep cleaning, re-cabling, and some new brake levers, it's all good to go on to a different friend for his Toronto commutes. A new life for this unlabeled mystery ride :) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...488b0cf0f.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...189cae8111.jpg Any info on the make/model would be appreciated (serial number on the bottom bracket: D8B5170)! |
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