Your Catch of the Day / Saved from the Dump!
10-14-24 | 09:49 PM
Happy banana slug
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
10-15-24 | 05:59 AM
Temporary Sentient
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 471
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From: Usually on one of my bikes
Bikes: '93/'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak (MTB), 2021 Bear Bike Armata (Track), 2021 Schwinn Kedzie (SS)
10-15-24 | 08:41 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,224
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
10-15-24 | 03:57 PM
Happy banana slug
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 4,574
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
10-26-24 | 04:51 PM
Vintage Trek Black Hole
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,427
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From: Portland, Cascadia
Bikes: 1976 Merz' Tourer, 1984 Strawberry, 1978 Trek 910, 1982 Trek 950, 1982 Trek 720, 1981 Trek 510
Not saved from the dump, but free!
Someone stopped by the Bike Recyclery garage sale hoping to sell this wheel set, but the host didn't want them. I ask about them and he just gave them to me (I give him a little cash as a thank you).
First Gen high flange Dura Ace hubs with original skewers, 700c Super Champion rims. Dura Ace freewheel would have been the icing on the cake, but I can only get so lucky.
10-26-24 | 06:18 PM
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
This got rolled into the yard...24" wheels.
10-26-24 | 06:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2024
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From: Folsom,Ca
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The backyard I drug this out of was someones dump... I did pay 35 for it, and I am not sure if that was a good or bad decision. Might make a thread on it later on since I am building it up to ride and will deal with the painted areas later.
Found the Seat tube repair involved brazing after stripping that section of spray paint.
10-27-24 | 02:22 AM
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
The backyard I drug this out of was someones dump... I did pay 35 for it, and I am not sure if that was a good or bad decision. Might make a thread on it later on since I am building it up to ride and will deal with the painted areas later.
Found the Seat tube repair involved brazing after stripping that section of spray paint.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
10-27-24 | 12:18 PM
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
10-27-24 | 01:52 PM
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
10-27-24 | 02:11 PM
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: City of Angels
Bikes: A few too many
The backyard I drug this out of was someones dump... I did pay 35 for it, and I am not sure if that was a good or bad decision. Might make a thread on it later on since I am building it up to ride and will deal with the painted areas later.
Found the Seat tube repair involved brazing after stripping that section of spray paint.
Really nice save on this one, If mine, I would clean the areas that have primer and paint on them to check condition as mentioned by jdawginsc and repair any issues that you find and then find a good airbrush artist to do a touch-up.....leaving most of the original finish in tact. JMHO
Best, Ben
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10-28-24 | 12:23 PM
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Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Eastern Shore, MD
Bikes: Road ready: 1993 Koga Miyata City Liner Touring Hybrid, 1989 Centurion Sport DLX, "I Blame GP" Bridgestone CB-1. Projects: Yea, I got a problem....
Picked up this Raleigh One Way, in hopes of having a single speed for longer rides. I think it's a 2009 or so and a bit "younger" as well as not my usual tinker toy ..
The sizing is supposed to be right on paper, and it feels ok on the hoods after a little adjustment. Unfortunately something is out of alignment and the bike has a pretty good pull to the left. Hopefully I can make a quick diagnosis, because this is the bike Id like to ride this week.
Getting there ..
Balls...
The sizing is supposed to be right on paper, and it feels ok on the hoods after a little adjustment. Unfortunately something is out of alignment and the bike has a pretty good pull to the left. Hopefully I can make a quick diagnosis, because this is the bike Id like to ride this week.
Getting there ..
Balls...
Last edited by bark_eater; 10-29-24 at 10:56 AM.
11-01-24 | 07:13 PM
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Greenwood SC USA
Bikes: 2002 Mercian Vincitore, 1982 Mercian Colorado, 1976 Puch Royal X, 1973 Raleigh Competition, 1971 Gitane Tour de France and others
The Wednesday before Hurricane Helene showed up, I ran into a long-term cycling associate who has switched over to riding only his gravel bikes. Initially we discussed my purchasing a stash of new-in-plastic Campagnolo parts for a ridiculously low sum; when I touched base with him after the storm he decided to pass on all of his road bikes, tools and parts to me.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
11-02-24 | 07:19 AM
Old age cyclist
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 195
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From: Great Falls Virginia
Bikes: Motobecane Grand Record, Motobecane Super Mirage (3x5 speeds), Motobecane Mirage, Atala (unknown model), Peugeot mixte frame Tourist. A bunch more kids bikes. Most recently a Trek Verve One, tricked up for semi-serious touring.
The Wednesday before Hurricane Helene showed up, I ran into a long-term cycling associate who has switched over to riding only his gravel bikes. Initially we discussed my purchasing a stash of new-in-plastic Campagnolo parts for a ridiculously low sum; when I touched base with him after the storm he decided to pass on all of his road bikes, tools and parts to me.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
11-02-24 | 07:29 AM
Edumacator
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 9,706
Likes: 5,200
From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
The Wednesday before Hurricane Helene showed up, I ran into a long-term cycling associate who has switched over to riding only his gravel bikes. Initially we discussed my purchasing a stash of new-in-plastic Campagnolo parts for a ridiculously low sum; when I touched base with him after the storm he decided to pass on all of his road bikes, tools and parts to me.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
This is what I brought home today -
- still sorting through it and it looks like this will be fun. Best of all - his comment was, "If you don't take it, it goes to the dump." Seriously.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
Bianchi Columbus SL
11-02-24 | 06:09 PM
Paramount Fan
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Vermont
Bikes: Marinoni, Paramounts, Raleigh Pros, Colnago, DeRosa, Gios, Masis, Pinarello, R. Sachs, Look, Falcon, D. Moulton, Witcomb, Woodrup, Atala, Motobecane, Bianchis, Fat City, Frejus, Follis, Waterford, Litespeed, d'Autremont, others, mostly '70s-'80s
I bought one of those new around that 1973 time period, but somewhere in all the moves I made it got lost, or tossed, it's not something I would toss, but the wife might have trying to reduce the stuff to move. She tossed out a cigar tube chock full of old wheat pennies, not sure if they were worth much, but she tossed it out, I had an original Ben Hur poster they put in movie theaters when the movie first came out, she tossed it, just a couple of examples of things she tossed, and she would would toss a lot on every move.
11-07-24 | 09:53 AM
Vintage Trek Black Hole
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,427
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From: Portland, Cascadia
Bikes: 1976 Merz' Tourer, 1984 Strawberry, 1978 Trek 910, 1982 Trek 950, 1982 Trek 720, 1981 Trek 510
I posted this in the "Are you looking for one of these?" thread and then immediately removed it when I saw it had DC 510 centerpulls. I bought it for the price of the brakes alone, and is the second '82 Trek I bought in two days!
Keeping the brakes and recouping the cost by selling the crankset and some other bits.
Keeping the brakes and recouping the cost by selling the crankset and some other bits.
11-07-24 | 03:06 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: North Ogden, Utah
1991 Univega Via Carisma. Too big for me but the first thrift store bike I’ve found that was actually ready to ride!
2008 Gary Fisher Tass disc GS from the local Savers thrift store:
Both going up for sale because they’re both the wrong size…
2008 Gary Fisher Tass disc GS from the local Savers thrift store:
Both going up for sale because they’re both the wrong size…
11-18-24 | 09:23 PM
Temporary Sentient
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 471
Likes: 449
From: Usually on one of my bikes
Bikes: '93/'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak (MTB), 2021 Bear Bike Armata (Track), 2021 Schwinn Kedzie (SS)
11-19-24 | 07:00 AM
Steel is real
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,578
Likes: 2,652
From: Not far from Paris
Bikes: 93GiantTourer,92MeridaAlbon,96Scapin,98KonaKilaueua,93Peugeot Prestige,05CasatiClipper,98Jamis Dragon,95Tange Prestige(to be built),98VettaTeam,95Coppi,93Grandis,Daccordi x3(in build),98Piton(in build),99Trek SLR2300
upgrade it with 9 speeds-10 speeds xt/xtr and why not mount better hubs and a better fork on it
Last edited by georges1; 11-19-24 at 07:07 AM.
11-20-24 | 05:33 PM
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From: North Ogden, Utah
Thrift store has been good to me this week. Today I picked up a 1991 Schwinn High Plains with the sweet black spiderweb paint for a measly $20:
3530 equals December 19th, 1990. A Wednesday, for what that’s worth….
Regardless of the bottom rung components, a lugged, double butted full cromo frame with horizontal top tube in my size is an awesome score!
3530 equals December 19th, 1990. A Wednesday, for what that’s worth….
Regardless of the bottom rung components, a lugged, double butted full cromo frame with horizontal top tube in my size is an awesome score!
Last edited by Smokinapankake; 11-20-24 at 05:49 PM.
