@RichSPK

I have a Raleigh Alyeska and always enjoyed the comfy, stable ride. Never had a problem with the seat stays. Since yours broke once, the second break might be related. Also love the color and accents.

Classy black and gold 80s Puch Luzern with full Shimano 600 Arabesque, could be yours shipped for under $300:

Very nice Puch Luzern | eBay

1981 Ritchey MountainBike. I built the wheels on this bike.

Aside from the simple fact it was my first ever CampI group, I just love the look of it. The smooth curve if the that beautiful Monoplanor brake with the graceful pointed cap nuts, shallow low profile crank with the slightly raised area around the mounting bolt. It is just beautiful and functional, with retrofriction shifters. C-Record is nice but has a bit more bulk to its beauty and the Delta brakes can be troublesome setting up and if you happen to put a fatter tire on you may need to readjust them up a little.


Oh right these are the uber rare Saphireno Chorus brakes

Those are actually very cool looking brakes.

Hrmm. I really do need to aquire a 'proper' shiny C/V bike and not some old heap :o

You need to make them shiny! The above pictured Bianchi I bought new, as frame/fork in '90 and aside from built it with some used and some new bits and worked hard to keep it shiny

Eddy Merckx Pro 58 cm BIN for $180

I am extremely and sorely tempted by this but really shouldn't be buying any more project frames right now. Somebody buy this and save me!

Vintage 1981 Eddy Merckx Corsa / Professional Frameset, Columbus SL, 58 cm (c-c) | eBay

Asking $750
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/6035594120.html

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I guess if it means anything, the second break would point to a less than perfect repair the first time.

Good grief, I need to stop checking this thread. Thats twice now I've ended up buying one because of it. I told myself after I sold the last Merckx that if a similar one came up in my size, I'd buy it.

Ahh good, I can stop thinking about it now. Glad it's "in the family".

This would be very rewarding for someone with a hankering to polish chrome
https://images.craigslist.org/00202_...80_600x450.jpg
A Raleigh USA Grand Prix for $175
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/6035593418.html

I'm not even gonna feel bad about leaving the "beater" patina alone.

ok. that is very tempting even though I already have one. ;) mine has been spread to 130 and I'd be afraid to put it back... so to have an actual vintage capable one. I might wait a day and see if the problem solves itself.

Lotus 3000R Pro Series - $250 (Athens GA)
https://athensga.craigslist.org/bik/6029585957.html

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condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Lotus
model name / number: 3000R
Reduced- Late 1980's Lotus 3000R Pro Series road bike in very good shape. New tires and tubes. Shifts well, recent tune up. I travel from Eatonton GA to Athens GA every day. Willing to meet anywhere in between Monday through Friday, and close to Eatonton on the weekends. Asking $250 OBO. Call or text
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for more information. Thanks!

I don't understand this one the bike is a nothing special entry level department store model made in Taiwan really only worth about half the asking price. Plus based on experience these are lousy riders.

I did NOT need to see that. My size, and it's been on my want list for 30 years... :cry:


SP
OC, OR

get it!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=154723

[QUOTE=jetboy;19429747]get it!

If it came with a nicer group set, I'd be asking for facilitation.
-J

Seller just dropped the price by $50, so maybe there's more room to negotiate.

It's a buyers market, go go go!

70s Gitane TdF frame/fork - 60cm - RARE GOLD!
 

Here's a 70s Gitane TdF frame/fork in 60cm, gold like mine. Rougher condition than mine, but it would make a great build bike:

Classic Gitane Professional Road Bike Frame Tour de France 60cm LARGE Frame Vtg. | eBay

[QUOTE=jeirvine;19429871]yeah... dura-ace sucks. :innocent: (sorry just busting your chops)

I do have a set of 7 speed silver dura-ace downtube shifters if anyone gets the bike and wants to match. i'd trade you for the blued ones..

Sm Serotta Colorado $700 w/o pedals

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/6036723603.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00s0s_...6_1200x900.jpg

Listed as a Raleigh Rampar Single-speed, but looks to be large touring w/ nice Suntour and other bits $165

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/6036672621.html

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Pretty Trek 4xx small $175
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/6036986689.html

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If you end up negotiating with the seller, I'd be happy to facilitate pickup/posting. Just saying :thumb:

It's actually a 630 model, not a 930 (SN and paint/decals confirm), but it's still 531 and an early vintage Trek. Bike looks in pretty nice original shape. $300 is hard to go wrong at all.

https://images.craigslist.org/00808_...9_1200x900.jpg