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I bought this Black Lightning from someone in NJ 2 yrs ago. Found out after he parted out the bike and wouldn't give me a deal on the parts. I ended up updating the components and it is very light and rides great for a 35 yr old bike.
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So I was out on a ride, near the summit of THE toughest climb around, and my phone starts ringing. It’s my friend with the closed down LBS. Seems he needs to clear out his storage unit ASAP, and so I finish the ride, shower and go over there.
Today’s haul - https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3bb907388.jpeg A sprawl of stuff … https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8e004e8bd.jpeg The Bottechia was a thrown-in freebie. The Fuji has a nice Jim Blackburn front rack I have plans for … https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a0a2cd7ea.jpeg Trashed bottom bracket with stripped crank extractor threads … this may wind up as a parts donor … https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...adad9d949.jpeg Cool, but tiny Bottechia https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b14d7656e.jpeg c.2014 or so Trek 7.3FX hybrid that is just too small for me - but all it needs is cleaning, lube and adjustment I paid the princely sum of $20 for the Trek 7.3FX; the rest of the bikes were $5 each. Not show are the 7-speed 105/Mavic 192 wheels (destined for my Lighthouse!) and the Specialized-by-Nitto stem, drop bars and aero levers destined for my Trek 850 project! I spent $40 on old bikes - and another $80 on cables, housing, tubes, rim strips, gloves and other sundries. |
Deals like this are a large part of why I'm such a fan of these older bikes: a lot of the time people just want to clear out their crowded basement/garage and will practically give away a nice old bike that, with a little maintenance, could be at least 80% as good as a new one.
This is a mid-eighties Bianchi Sport SS I just snagged for $20. It has a double-butted Ishiwata Magny fork and frame, and Shimano 105 "golden arrow" parts. It's not the most prestigious bike, these are kind of midrange parts, but I couldn't pass up on it for just $20. I'll probably end up donating and then fixing it at the co-op I frequent, as I've already got too many personal projects. I've done this before with a Miyata 610 and Panasonic Touring Deluxe that were too small for me, but I really wanted to refurbish. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f5a579a204.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b0feb1ad65.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4aea44b6be.jpg |
And this Windsor Carrera sport I got a couple days ago for $25... I won't really call it a deal, it's in quite poor shape, but I'll make use of the rear derailleur and bar-cons, and I'd like to experiment in the future with painting, so with the lovely lugs I think it would make for an interesting and worth painting "test bike."
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Bianchi for 20
Originally Posted by Muffins
(Post 23451024)
Deals like this are a large part of why I'm such a fan of these older bikes: a lot of the time people just want to clear out their crowded basement/garage and will practically give away a nice old bike that, with a little maintenance, could be at least 80% as good as a new one.
This is a mid-eighties Bianchi Sport SS I just snagged for $20. It has a double-butted Ishiwata Magny fork and frame, and Shimano 105 "golden arrow" parts. It's not the most prestigious bike, these are kind of midrange parts, but I couldn't pass up on it for just $20. I'll probably end up donating and then fixing it at the co-op I frequent, as I've already got too many personal projects. I've done this before with a Miyata 610 and Panasonic Touring Deluxe that were too small for me, but I really wanted to refurbish. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f5a579a204.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b0feb1ad65.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4aea44b6be.jpg I volunteer at a local coop and I find myself rescuing bikes similar to this one. I prefer someone having a bike that I know is solid. This one looks like a perfect example. |
Originally Posted by Mad Honk
(Post 23445524)
Well I snatched this one before It went into the scrap heap at the recyclers, but I can't ride it and don't want it either. But It is up for grabs if anyone is interested. It is a cool old Viscount with the upgraded version of the death fork. Paint work done by Crayola and is a different kind of paint design.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...331696be8e.jpg Cool paint scheme by what looks like Crayola. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...53c52028db.jpg Upgraded death fork with the reinforced solid aluminum connection and pinned. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3d91b7cc05.jpg The real reason I grabbed it. The crank and Bottom bracket that some folks might find interesting for a build. Smiles, MH |
This one I rescued from 2 years ago almost so not recent. I wanted to share this cannondale I got for free from the local co-op as it also has an interesting paint job. I got it as just a frame set.
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Viscount/Lambert
Originally Posted by grant40
(Post 23451084)
I saw a bike a few days ago with a very similar paint job except it was on all the components. It was locked to a bike rack and the derailer was broken and one of the tires was flat so I' been guessing abandoned possibly. It was an aluminum hybrid that was a fairly newer model.
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Originally Posted by Steel Monkey
(Post 23449665)
Before:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b12b5f44b6.jpg And after: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5361b43289.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e47d67de0.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...81ec829d2.jpeg |
Very inclusive with that bar tape.
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Schwinn Racer
Originally Posted by VtwinVince
(Post 23451421)
Very inclusive with that bar tape.
I'd win some points at my local bike coop for that tape. It has me thinking I could use various yarns and go all out. Inspiration for another project. |
Ya never know what yer gonna find ...https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...70ab2c6641.jpg
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Originally Posted by bikedued
(Post 7972162)
my friend, i hate to say it...you officially suck! It's even my size!!! Just my dream bike, that's all.:love:,,,,bd
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Thrift store find. 1997 Gary Fisher Paragon, their 2nd from the top hard tail that year. All original but for the ridiculous bars, stem, pedals and saddle. Missing the bar ends that were oh so popular those days. My size, too!
Don’t know what to do with it beyond installing a nice flat bar, longer, lower stem (for that proper bum up NORBA racer position),some sweet bar ends and a better saddle. Basically reverse the changes that were made to it. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c5a68187.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...33ce3da78.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0bab41fd5.jpeg Pics are as found; I think it will clean up beautifully! |
I went out for vape juice, and came home with a Surly Cross Check with a bunch of nice parts for $300. Has Paul cantilevers SRAM red full group Cinelli stem and bars etc.
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Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 23452522)
Thrift store find. 1997 Gary Fisher Paragon, their 2nd from the top hard tail that year. All original but for the ridiculous bars, stem, pedals and saddle. Missing the bar ends that were oh so popular those days. My size, too!
Don’t know what to do with it beyond installing a nice flat bar, longer, lower stem (for that proper bum up NORBA racer position),some sweet bar ends and a better saddle. Basically reverse the changes that were made to it. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c5a68187.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...33ce3da78.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0bab41fd5.jpeg Pics are as found; I think it will clean up beautifully! |
Originally Posted by Bikedued
(Post 23457991)
I went out for vape juice, and came home with a Surly Cross Check with a bunch of nice parts for $300. Has Paul cantilevers SRAM red full group Cinelli stem and bars etc.
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Originally Posted by georges1
(Post 23458013)
Very nice bike for the price :thumb:
People are straying off the post requirement. |
No requirement for bikes be picked up for free, at least from reading the originating post. Just "screamin good deals, and the bikes you've saved from the compactor." I think it's legit.
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Originally Posted by rekmeyata
(Post 23458428)
I agree, but that bike was NOT found at a dump and/or picked up for free.
People are straying off the post requirement. |
Well this is a true trash find, left in the lightly travelled alley with a "free" sign stuck in the spokes. Looks super comfy but a hair big for me and too small for everyone else in the house, probably going to the co-op next week. A (70s I assume?) Sears Ted Williams five speed with shimano eagle drivetrain and serial number HCO548869.
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Got this new in the box wheelset for $60 and road-trip. Not sure what they will be used for but they will be used.
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a Performance Blue Ridge touring frame. Campy headset, Columbus tubing. |
Performance Tourer
Originally Posted by Mr. 66
(Post 23467401)
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a Performance Blue Ridge touring frame. Campy headset, Columbus tubing. |
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