Find The Wrong Things in This Picture...
01-03-09 | 06:30 PM
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Arsehole
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Find The Wrong Things in This Picture...
https://cgi.ebay.com/Schwinn-town-and...%3A1|294%3A200
Of course, if anyone is interested in it, I could pick it up and hold it for you.
I can't imagine anyone is, though.
So....how many "wrong" things do you see?
Of course, if anyone is interested in it, I could pick it up and hold it for you.
I can't imagine anyone is, though.
So....how many "wrong" things do you see?
01-03-09 | 06:55 PM
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Thrifty Bill
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Too ugly to look at long enough to identify everything wrong. Might be easier to identify what is right.
Last edited by wrk101; 01-03-09 at 07:40 PM. Reason: typo spelling
01-03-09 | 06:57 PM
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You forgot "no brakes".
It has a SA-type internal gear hub (not hooked up), but there isn't a coaster brake torque arm anywhere to be seen....
And I love the Once-Silver, rust-covered Profile Boa stem for the stoker.
I think this bike is a fine example of the term "Basket Case". It has no redeeming features at all. White spray paint, bent up fenders, wrong wheels, wrong handlebars, wrong stoker stem.... There's nothing to like about it. Well, except for its amusement value....
It has a SA-type internal gear hub (not hooked up), but there isn't a coaster brake torque arm anywhere to be seen....
And I love the Once-Silver, rust-covered Profile Boa stem for the stoker.
I think this bike is a fine example of the term "Basket Case". It has no redeeming features at all. White spray paint, bent up fenders, wrong wheels, wrong handlebars, wrong stoker stem.... There's nothing to like about it. Well, except for its amusement value....
01-03-09 | 07:08 PM
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I'm bidding on an old Bianchi that's almost a basket case. It's currently at $0.99. I thought about buying it for $100 on CL, but decided against it. She's now listed it on eBay. With shipping of $165. Or pickup for free. Since it's in my old college town 50 miles away, I reckon I'll pick it up if I win.
01-03-09 | 07:42 PM
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Thrifty Bill
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I'm bidding on an old Bianchi that's almost a basket case. It's currently at $0.99. I thought about buying it for $100 on CL, but decided against it. She's now listed it on eBay. With shipping of $165. Or pickup for free. Since it's in my old college town 50 miles away, I reckon I'll pick it up if I win.
You could well score that Bianchi for under $50.
01-03-09 | 07:53 PM
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01-03-09 | 07:54 PM
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No brakes are required because it will never move, lol.
You forgot "no brakes".
It has a SA-type internal gear hub (not hooked up), but there isn't a coaster brake torque arm anywhere to be seen....
And I love the Once-Silver, rust-covered Profile Boa stem for the stoker.
I think this bike is a fine example of the term "Basket Case". It has no redeeming features at all. White spray paint, bent up fenders, wrong wheels, wrong handlebars, wrong stoker stem.... There's nothing to like about it. Well, except for its amusement value....
It has a SA-type internal gear hub (not hooked up), but there isn't a coaster brake torque arm anywhere to be seen....
And I love the Once-Silver, rust-covered Profile Boa stem for the stoker.
I think this bike is a fine example of the term "Basket Case". It has no redeeming features at all. White spray paint, bent up fenders, wrong wheels, wrong handlebars, wrong stoker stem.... There's nothing to like about it. Well, except for its amusement value....
01-03-09 | 09:09 PM
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It has a freewheel with no derailer or shifter. Someone replaced the rusted out wheels, probably 26X 1 1/8, with what they thought were the same size, MtB 26" wheels, but they're not the same size. Geez, what a mess.
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01-03-09 | 09:17 PM
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Platypius, i was in contact with that seller of the bianchi just today. she did not let me know she put it up on ebay, i thought she was going to send me some more pictures. it souds like it needs alot of work, but looks likes a nice frame. not in my sights anymore i think, best of luck with it!
01-03-09 | 10:57 PM
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I agree, I've always liked the elegant curved rear seat tube on the T&C. And it'll be a real beauty when it's properly restored.
01-03-09 | 11:34 PM
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I agree, I've always liked the elegant curved rear seat tube on the T&C. And it'll be a real beauty when it's properly restored.
I DO, however, have a set of the correct wheels for that at the shop somewhere; taken off of a Schwinn tandem that they wanted "lighter" wheels on. (I put 650B wheels on it)
