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Originally Posted by Korina
(Post 23295668)
When you say "tiny", what does that mean exactly? And are those 26" wheels?
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Wow, that is tiny. Too tiny for me even, so I can just admire with no lust in my heart. Great score for someone.
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Originally Posted by grasscutter
(Post 23294593)
Last day of a garage sale and this was still sitting there. Offered $100 and took it home.
Have zero knowledge on these old CF frames, but looks to have no damage, and overall condition is quite nice, seems to be well taken care of. It’s my size so it’ll be a rider. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4005e1b2c.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...47ed7509c.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a6edc5db0.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f6c406caf.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...99ac1d335.jpeg |
Not quite the dump, but...
My local high school has some sort of bike donation program, that as far as I can see is just a big shipping container that may or may not contain a bunch of bikes. Also, it looks like the kids who originally came up with the idea have long since graduated, and so I'm not sure if it is still active. Anyway, sitting outside the container, up against a fence and just rotting in the elements is a Nishiki Olympic. The frame is in decent shape, red and white paint, listed a 4130 Chromo Double Butted (I believe). Components are a mix of Shimano, with Joytech hubs... nothing special. So the bike looks decent and I feel like it's a shame just having it rot away like that... or potentially be sent who knows where (I can imagine anyone ever fixing it up as part of some program). Should I "save" it? I definitely don't need it, and I'm doubt it would find much riding time, if any, for me, so should I just fix it up a bit and give it away? I'd feel bad selling something that was ostensibly donated to a bike give-back program, even if I suspect someone just dumped it there because they thought someone else would take care of it. (And yes, I realize I'm in the NYC area, so I could probably throw a new chain and tires on it and sell it to a hipster for some silly amount, but I wouldn't feel right...) |
Originally Posted by juvela
(Post 23295440)
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of what magnitude is her footwear collection? has she covered the walls of the home with portraits of Christian Louboutin...or perhaps Gianmarco Lorenzi? ----- Pics ?? :lol::lol: None as yet.....but I was really worried when she started to have eyes for Jimmy Choo......but fortunately that enthusiasm died an early death. |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 23299975)
Finally worked my way through (most of) my backlog of bikes and made them bikes again, instead of trash!
Still have a small version of the Raleigh to put the fix on. And still having trouble staying off my elbows on the recumbent. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f2706f2915.jpg |
Originally Posted by H2Rick
(Post 23297797)
Juvela: Magnitude ?? Well, it used to seem like 3 figures to me......but it's probably in the mid 2 figures now that she's retired. So class her as an Imelda-wannabe now.
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Originally Posted by victorm
(Post 23303434)
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d2e09157f.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...21040d664.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3f73a44a8.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c19142e80.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4e12bcc63.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...27870f2ef.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...80365375b.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...246c4acd2.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b0fd329a9.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6ba43921b.jpeg seat post stuck, stem stuck, fork flat, love it! |
This thing has been yard art at a neighbor's place for at least the 11 years we've lived here and I found it at the curb after landscaping people removed the tree trunk it had been leaning against. I posted a pic of that pose years ago. Anyway, I never got close to it before and would not have bothered to bring it home except that it's a very early Schwinn Continental with a three-piece crank and a chainwheel denoting its Arnold, Schwinn & Co origins. The bike is probably older than I am, being a 1950 model myself.
I don't want it but I figure one of you guys might, so PM me. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dc4d338ccf.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d18e3508f3.jpg He was going to have his yard guys come back and take it to the dump so this was a literal save. I shot some lube into the headset and crank and they move surprisingly well, a shock after at least a decade outdoors. I can get more detailed pix. The chainguard and nice-looking fork appear to be chromed. I hope someone wants it for its history because its looks will indicate "junk" to a mere civilian. Closest thing I've found to it in the catalogs. Pretty impressive specs for a bike that old but this Continental might not be as good. Don't let it go to waste. https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCa...40/1939_08.jpg |
I bet someone would want the schwinn just for the badge
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Originally Posted by Mr. 66
(Post 23310528)
I bet someone would want the schwinn just for the badge
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To help with the identification I got a couple more pix. Removing the headbadge reveals a medium metallic blue paint that is probably original. Dropped one of those two tiny screws, of course, and will likely never see it again.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...406698c36e.jpg Same blue shows where the bolt-on kickstand was. No built-in Schwinn unit here so either the frame predates that usage or was a nice enough frame not to get one. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7f4d5c67b0.jpg Folks over on The Cabe seem to think it's a '42-ish Schwinn New World bike with a badge swap and later fenders. Serial number offers only a general idea since a factory fire in the forties destroyed all the records. Not important but it would be nice to know, and I've already invested too much energy into a bike I don't intend to keep. Let me know if you want it. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a5b917b412.jpg |
Parts box find
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...46e82dfbb.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...27514ba11.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f426f4c81.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c2f86cfd.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c8e38d452.jpeg took a chance on a parts box for twenty bucks when I spotted the seat collar in a photo. They wanted 20$ or they were just gonna pitch it. Turnes out to be a nice little surprise |
Well, has two wheels...spotted in a cleanup pile on today's ride. Still there when I drove back. Wheels were flat but they hold air.
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Originally Posted by curbtender
(Post 23312448)
Well, has two wheels...spotted in a cleanup pile on today's ride. Still there when I drove back. Wheels were flat but they hold air.
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Not me, but my son... Grabbed this Gitane (Tour de France?) from an industrial equipment auction. Yes, the net was part of the lot. ;)
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A Specialized popped up at the local, hobo bars be dammed, new gods levers and wheels 40mm tires almost work if not for the knobby
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Originally Posted by Mr. 66
(Post 23313916)
A Specialized popped up at the local, hobo bars be dammed, new gods levers and wheels 40mm tires almost work if not for the knobby
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Garage sale find. Rock Hopper Comp.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c75dd7844a.jpg |
Originally Posted by curbtender
(Post 23325070)
Garage sale find. Rock Hopper Comp.
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
(Post 23325075)
i was out doing my ususal saturday thrifting route, and this '85 Ross Hi-Tech Mt. St. Helens (286-2525) caught my eye as I was leaving a thrift store. even though i have a soft spot for Ross, i initially walked away. however, as i got to my car, i thought 'will i be thinking about this the rest of the day (probably)', 'will i 'regret' not buying it (probably)', 'will it be here next time (unknown)', 'do i *need* another bike when i'm trying to get rid of bikes (no)'. in the end, the 'will i regret not buying it (probably)' thought won out, so i walked back and as i got closer to the store i saw someone looking at it (hoping at the same time that they'd buy so i couldn't, and not buy it so i could, ugh the battles in my head), they walked away, so i grabbed the tag and went inside to buy it. it's dusty and dirty, but looks to has solid bones underneath. it's too big for me, but i still comfortably rode it with the seatpost slammed as seen. pic is 'as purchased' other than me having aired the tires and riding it around the yard a bit. when i took the 'grab on' seat cover off, the original Ross saddle was underneath. not sure of this bike's fate at this point.
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Assuming that you gave the $20 pitch, this was a great find. Lots of ways to go with it: add new stuff, put whatever you have to attach on it or get on Facebook or eBay to get the rear wheel. Saddle looks a bit sad though...
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On my way to Herbor Freight to price a pancake compressor, I need one now with ALL the bikes I have and my 95 Jeep.
I get 3 houses away from my driveway when I see a box… I stop, push it, it’s heavy, lift the lid and inside is the object of my desire! Unused, never been out of the box compressor ready to be hauled back to my house. Only thing I need is a hose and air attachment. $16 at harbor freight for the kit. Went to check to see if they sell 1 1/8 ball homes for seat tubes, they don’t! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...328b65894.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dcbe40fb7.jpeg A much needed save from the dump! |
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