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Curbside Rescue
I rescued two bikes from the curb, set out with the trash, in Boston while in graduate school in the early 1990s. Turned out to be Schwinn New Worlds, circa 1946 - his and hers as I recall. I rode one of them back and forth to the subway station for several years and ended up brinigng it back to Ohio with me eventually. It's heen undergoing a start and stop refurbish ever since. Nice riding bike. Now if I can only get it put back together correctly.
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Literally saved from the dump, this Fisher was literally on the brink of delivery to the metal recycling joint from the bike collective. My hook up there (he shall remain anonymous) pointed me in the direction of the trailer it was stacked on and hinted that it should not be melted down into another Toyota Camry. I willingly obliged:
1987 Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo in my size, minus the wheels: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e4e083649.jpeg And this poor old 1995 Trek Singketrack had obviously been abandoned at my son’s college dormitory. So I decided to liberate it and make it into something. Not pictured are the wheels, but it came as a complete, original, unmolested bike. Not pictured are the wheels. Seatpost was severely stuck, but a sawzall made short work of that, with only minimal mangling of the seat tube: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dd35ceaa9.jpeg Now. What to do with them? Both are my size which makes it harder to get rid of them…. |
Definitely keep the HKEK!!!! Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 23511893)
Literally saved from the dump, this Fisher was literally on the brink of delivery to the metal recycling joint from the bike collective. My hook up there (he shall remain anonymous) pointed me in the direction of the trailer it was stacked on and hinted that it should not be melted down into another Toyota Camry. I willingly obliged:
1987 Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo in my size, minus the wheels: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e4e083649.jpeg And this poor old 1995 Trek Singketrack had obviously been abandoned at my son’s college dormitory. So I decided to liberate it and make it into something. Not pictured are the wheels, but it came as a complete, original, unmolested bike. Not pictured are the wheels. Seatpost was severely stuck, but a sawzall made short work of that, with only minimal mangling of the seat tube: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dd35ceaa9.jpeg Now. What to do with them? Both are my size which makes it harder to get rid of them…. |
Originally Posted by georges1
(Post 23511932)
restomod the trekwith XT/XTR in 9 speeds or 10 speeds with a nice set of wheels, for the gary fisher find a pair of matching mavic 217s with 7 speed lx hubs unless you decide to restomod it completely.
As for the Trek 930? Time will tell, but I’ve already sourced a replacement seatpost…. |
some good catches there!
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Spotted this Edwins, specifically, Julian Edwins, a Canadian frame builder who was known for his excellent workmanship and dedication to the metallurgical side of frame construction
Edwins was one of the few builders in Canada that was able to make frames from Reynolds 753 and I believe that this frame is indeed a 753 frame, I’ll know better once I check it out with the digital callipers This is a picture from the listing, I snagged it for less than a night out with the family It looks black but it is a dark green with sparkles I rode it to work and it feels very smooth but the bars need to be changed, I think it was intended to be used in time trials, the setup is very aero Here’s a link to the obituary for Julian Edwins with some more information and pictures of one of his bikes https://canadiancyclist.com/industry...title=sad-news https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...de33c21763.png |
Very nice. Sounds like you have a little project when you are not taking the family for a night out.
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I probably paid too much for this one but I find it inexplicably interesting:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c4febb60.jpeg a 1989 Mt. Shasta Pachanga, their top of the line MTB that year. All original except the stupid Scott handle bar, mismatched front wheel, and Flite Vanadium saddle (installed backwards!) and tires. Funny that their top line bike was equipped with mid level Shimano Mountain LX… Anyway, interesting to me because: tapered straight blade forks wishbone seatstays TIG welded but filler added and filed down Tange Infinity tubing Odyssey Pro stem with the funky eccentric roller. Painted to match, too! Probably keep it mostly as found but I’ll change the shifters for some LX 7 speed and throw some matching wheels on as well. And get rid of that stupid bar… https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aa577d6a5.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f9906bbcb.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f146c34b9.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 23517630)
I probably paid too much for this one but I find it inexplicably interesting:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c4febb60.jpeg a 1989 Mt. Shasta Pachanga, their top of the line MTB that year. All original except the stupid Scott handle bar, mismatched front wheel, and Flite Vanadium saddle (installed backwards!) and tires. Funny that their top line bike was equipped with mid level Shimano Mountain LX… Anyway, interesting to me because: tapered straight blade forks wishbone seatstays TIG welded but filler added and filed down Tange Infinity tubing Odyssey Pro stem with the funky eccentric roller. Painted to match, too! Probably keep it mostly as found but I’ll change the shifters for some LX 7 speed and throw some matching wheels on as well. And get rid of that stupid bar… https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aa577d6a5.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f9906bbcb.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f146c34b9.jpeg |
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
(Post 23517112)
Spotted this Edwins, specifically, Julian Edwins, a Canadian frame builder who was known for his excellent workmanship and dedication to the metallurgical side of frame construction
Edwins was one of the few builders in Canada that was able to make frames from Reynolds 753 and I believe that this frame is indeed a 753 frame, I’ll know better once I check it out with the digital callipers This is a picture from the listing, I snagged it for less than a night out with the family It looks black but it is a dark green with sparkles I rode it to work and it feels very smooth but the bars need to be changed, I think it was intended to be used in time trials, the setup is very aero Here’s a link to the obituary for Julian Edwins with some more information and pictures of one of his bikes https://canadiancyclist.com/industry...title=sad-news https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...de33c21763.png |
I am not sure it qualifies as a catch of the day, but it certainly looks like it came from the dump. Picked this one up yesterday, possibly the crustiest bike I have purchased to date. I think it is a 74-75 UO18. Only dated component I have found so far is the rear rim, dated 74. I will be checking closer today.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3ad8086c2d.jpg Looks ok from 10ft, or whatever distance seller took picture The entire bike is covered in this greenish funk and plenty of rust/grease/dirt. I think it will clean up well enough though. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4173378127.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3dbd9bbeee.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...833563d706.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a543e169e4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...905e4b8444.jpg Unfortunately the plate with the serial number is missing. |
Uo8
Originally Posted by zookster
(Post 23517792)
i am not sure it qualifies as a catch of the day, but it certainly looks like it came from the dump. Picked this one up yesterday, possibly the crustiest bike i have purchased to date. I think it is a 74-75 uo18. Only dated component i have found so far is the rear rim, dated 74. I will be checking closer today.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3ad8086c2d.jpg looks ok from 10ft, or whatever distance seller took picture the entire bike is covered in this greenish funk and plenty of rust/grease/dirt. I think it will clean up well enough though. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4173378127.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3dbd9bbeee.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...833563d706.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a543e169e4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...905e4b8444.jpg unfortunately the plate with the serial number is missing. |
Originally Posted by marnar
(Post 23517816)
patina!!!
Mojo. |
Originally Posted by zookster
(Post 23517792)
I am not sure it qualifies as a catch of the day, but it certainly looks like it came from the dump. Picked this one up yesterday, possibly the crustiest bike I have purchased to date. I think it is a 74-75 UO18. Only dated component I have found so far is the rear rim, dated 74. I will be checking closer today.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3ad8086c2d.jpg Looks ok from 10ft, or whatever distance seller took picture The entire bike is covered in this greenish funk and plenty of rust/grease/dirt. I think it will clean up well enough though. Unfortunately the plate with the serial number is missing. |
Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 23517630)
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c4febb60.jpeg
All original except the stupid Scott handle bar, mismatched front wheel, and Flite Vanadium saddle (installed backwards!) and tires. Skinny tires (I think Continental even made special 26" narrow baldies back then), spun seatpost to move the "racing saddle" way forward, and aero bars converted your mountain bike to "The Next Big Thing!". It saved that bike for YOU in primo shape because the previous owner didn't like triathlon any more than trail biking. Instead of getting beaten to death as an older and older trail bike, it's here ready to have its original glory returned. :) |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 23518349)
I say CELEBRATE those modifications! They're the typical changes made to convert a trail bike into a TRIATHLON bike in the mid 90's!
Skinny tires (I think Continental even made special 26" narrow baldies back then), spun seatpost to move the "racing saddle" way forward, and aero bars converted your mountain bike to "The Next Big Thing!". It saved that bike for YOU in primo shape because the previous owner didn't like triathlon any more than trail biking. Instead of getting beaten to death as an older and older trail bike, it's here ready to have its original glory returned. :) |
Bit of an update on a free 86 (or 87?) Bianchi Brava I picked up some months ago. It was listed for free along with some Walmart bikes, there was only one picture but the derailleur cage matched either a Suntour Sprint or Superbe pro, so I figured I'd take a chance.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1b40de3e42.jpg This thing is a real barn find, having sat in a garage for decades, likely. The seatpost was stuck, it had rust on the components, covered in white overspray from painting the barn, and has a bad dent in the top tube. Fortunately the seatpost came out with time and Kroil, and the overspray cleaned up with the scratchy side of a kitchen sponge. I got the Sprint parts cleaned up and relubed the pivots (logos are rubbed off though), but there is still some visible rust on the brakes and other parts. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...09b63440f0.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...629d5fe0f6.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3d84c5da3f.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3cbc8f9115.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a067a3f726.jpg ^ picture shows the bad overspray, and paint fade from original red to pink Unfortunately the dent on the top tube is pretty bad, I may try to roll it out, but not sure if it's really salvageable. The frame is too large for me, anyhow, so I'd probably just be donating it to the co-op or giving it away in the end, anyways. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e1914e42c1.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a9f5b2caeb.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d43be88cfb.jpg |
Utterly unrelated, but IMO the best Mexican restaurant in the Humboldt Bay area is Pachanga Mexicana. Mmmm.
Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
(Post 23517630)
I probably paid too much for this one but I find it inexplicably interesting:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c4febb60.jpeg |
My neighbor moved out and left me this 91'er Scott Montana. It is by far not as bas as it looks like, based on the parts it was barely ridden. saying goodbye to the dynamo lamp will already reduce the rust by 60%, then a saddle, some spit polish and grease and air in the tires and lets see.
As a kid I had a similar bike but no-name taiwanese, and to this day I remember when I had my first meter on a road bike I said myself never again a MTB. Im curious how it will feel like after all these years, but definitely a tempting alternative for a utility bike, since grocery shopping is no fun with roadies. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bdd4ff886e.jpg |
Rescued this (too small for me ) Klein Quantum in fluro green today .
A real hotchpotch of parts . Suntour derailleurs , Campagnolo gear and brake levers . RX100 crank . https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...db58e97426.jpg |
Originally Posted by Korina
(Post 23518644)
Utterly unrelated, but IMO the best Mexican restaurant in the Humboldt Bay area is Pachanga Mexicana. Mmmm.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f53c93192c.jpg Met this Grizzly Peak rider at the top of the Bay Bridge. We had something in common... |
Here is a picture of my Razesa after a complete overhaul/redo. It came with a mix of parts that I have never seen on a bike I have purchased. It had Wolber Super Champion Gentleman 27" wheels, Shimano 105 brake calipers, TRP brake levers, Campy 980 derailleurs & Syncro shifters, Ofmega crankset & headset and a SR Laprade seat post.
I removed all of that and replaced it with all Shimano 600 components except the bottom bracket, crankset and cassette which are Dura Ace and I put on Mavic wheels. It was super cheap so I bought it and rebuilt it with parts I had on hand. It is a very nice ride. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3b4cf862da.jpg |
Saved from the dump or stay of execution?
A pair of trek was affordably purchased yesterday. The tall 2100 has Mavic open pro rims on 8sp rx100 hubs, and the red 1500 has the Shimano 6400 groupo https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...903ebe008.jpeg I’ll strip them both down, save the 6400 and rebuild the red with 105 from the carbon and the stashed hoard. The carbon frame will be sold or donated to The Bikery. The wheels from the 2100 will now go to the resurrection of the 640 https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6806bf7fa.jpeg So, today, I get to do a trek triple play! |
1951 Clubman Dumpster Find
The dating in this video is not correct, but this Clubman was saved from a dumpster in New York. It's passed through a few hands since this video and has traveled across the country, but I have it now and am working on giving it some appropriate upgrades. I'm working on an original Raleigh lamp to install an LED bulb and rectifier. I've installed Universal side-pulls and hope to chase down a set of 700c alloy rims to upgrade these 27" steel ones. I put upright bars on it, then changed them back to the original drop bars. This is a fabulous light-weight bike.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2baacba8d5.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...832ce29df7.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c0112e944b.jpg |
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