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A beautiful and rare Aluminum Vitus 979 Dural in Violet.
**Delivery possible within reason**
Unfortunately I am moving and cant take this beauty with me. I bought it a few months ago as a commuter and it received a full tune up at Landry's.
The Vitus 979 is a legendary frame with a storied history in racing. Extremely lightweight and quick, in overall good condition and with some great components to boot!
Here are some links going into the history of Vitus frames:
https://on-the-drops.blogspot.com/20...vitus-979.html
*Components*
Campagnolo crankset and pedals
Campagnolo rear wheel
Specialized front Wheel
Cinelli drop handlebars
H20 Quill Stem
Shimao 600 Derailur
Shimano RSK Shifters
Vitus - $400 (Brighton)


A beautiful and rare Aluminum Vitus 979 Dural in Violet.
**Delivery possible within reason**
Unfortunately I am moving and cant take this beauty with me. I bought it a few months ago as a commuter and it received a full tune up at Landry's.
The Vitus 979 is a legendary frame with a storied history in racing. Extremely lightweight and quick, in overall good condition and with some great components to boot!
Here are some links going into the history of Vitus frames:
https://on-the-drops.blogspot.com/20...vitus-979.html
*Components*
Campagnolo crankset and pedals
Campagnolo rear wheel
Specialized front Wheel
Cinelli drop handlebars
H20 Quill Stem
Shimao 600 Derailur
Shimano RSK Shifters
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$30 for a Schwinn Mirada with 650B wheels and newish Panaracer Col De La Vie tires in Michigan. I'd buy this for the wheels in a heartbeat.
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May not be a real Serotta but for $250 it's worth checking out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...98725488122469
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Someone snag this so it stops tempting me.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...333031993.html
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1984 Team Fuji - $295 (Gresham)

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May not be a real Serotta but for $250 it's worth checking out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...98725488122469

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If you're good with bonded frames this is a goodun for that ultra-cool stem alone.
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Beautiful White/Teal 1988 Raleigh 17'' mtb/commuter bike in super condition. Great Shimano Deore components with monostay wishbone on the rear and chain stay mounted Shimano Shark Tooth brake. Like new Mountain/Tour semi smooth tires perfect for light dirt or pavement, comfortable Vento Proprizo suede saddle. Looks/rides great.
Pretty White/Teal Vintage Raleigh - $260
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Beautiful White/Teal 1988 Raleigh 17'' mtb/commuter bike in super condition. Great Shimano Deore components with monostay wishbone on the rear and chain stay mounted Shimano Shark Tooth brake. Like new Mountain/Tour semi smooth tires perfect for light dirt or pavement, comfortable Vento Proprizo suede saddle. Looks/rides great.
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Someone snag this so it stops tempting me.
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1984 Team Fuji - $295 (Gresham)


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WOW! I do love me some Pegoretti stuff, but WOW! Buy it now price, $49,999.00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15316478953...AAAOSwnWpb-nFa

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Here is a question for the thread/forum.
So, the blue De Rosa above is my size and around 10 minutes from me.
About 10 minutes in the other direction
Both are in somewhat rough shape and have their flaws. The Bottecchia has some rusty areas. Both are just riders at this point. I've never had an Italian bike. Given their prices and conditions which bike is the better deal?
So, the blue De Rosa above is my size and around 10 minutes from me.
About 10 minutes in the other direction
Both are in somewhat rough shape and have their flaws. The Bottecchia has some rusty areas. Both are just riders at this point. I've never had an Italian bike. Given their prices and conditions which bike is the better deal?
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Centurion Road Bike - $200 (Troutman, NC)
Posted 2021-06-07 14:06

"Vintage Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Road Bike - 18sp
Great condition - upgraded Shimano components:
wheels - 105 hubs, Mavic rims and Continental GP 4000 tires (700c)
105 brakes
Ultegra derailleurs, SIS downtube shifters
105 crankset and headset
Suited for taller riders (~ 6') - I am 5'10" and have been riding this bike for many years and love this larger frame.
Tange tubing steel frame - made in Japan
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: good
frame size: Large
handlebar type: drop
make / manufacturer: Centurion
model name / number: Ironman Dave Scott
wheel size: 700C"
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Bianchi Men’s 23” 58 mm Sport SX 1987 Road Bike
$295

1986/87 Bianchi SX road bike in overall very good + condition. Frame size is 23” or 58 cm. Horizontal measurement is 22” or 56 cm. I’m reasonably sure that this bicycle is factory stock, with possible exception of the seat and tires. Tange double- butted chrome moly frame, fork and end stays. Araya 700 C rims. Select 700 tires, bring a pump if you want to test ride this bicycle. Sansin X5000 Hubs Dia Compe CX 5000 brakes Laprade seat post Sugino GP 130 crank and bottom bracket 170 crank arm length Suntour 5000 derailleurs / Dow tube shifters Sahae handlebar Custom stem. Bicycle has been hanging on hooks for the last ten years. Will most likely need tires and seat. 295 or BRO No trades. Cash or PayPal.
Bianchi Men’s 23” 58 mm Sport SX 1987 Road Bike
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1986/87 Bianchi SX road bike in overall very good + condition. Frame size is 23” or 58 cm. Horizontal measurement is 22” or 56 cm. I’m reasonably sure that this bicycle is factory stock, with possible exception of the seat and tires. Tange double- butted chrome moly frame, fork and end stays. Araya 700 C rims. Select 700 tires, bring a pump if you want to test ride this bicycle. Sansin X5000 Hubs Dia Compe CX 5000 brakes Laprade seat post Sugino GP 130 crank and bottom bracket 170 crank arm length Suntour 5000 derailleurs / Dow tube shifters Sahae handlebar Custom stem. Bicycle has been hanging on hooks for the last ten years. Will most likely need tires and seat. 295 or BRO No trades. Cash or PayPal.
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Raleigh Racing USA Prestige frame and fork.
-Chrome fork is in excellent condition.
-Black paint has chipped off frame in some places exposing chrome underneath.
-23.5 inches / 60 cm.
-Headset disassembled, cleaned, and repacked with fresh grease.
-Ready to be built up into a complete bike.
Raleigh Racing USA Prestige 14 speed bike frame set 23.5 in / 60 cm - $100 (Charlestown)

-Chrome fork is in excellent condition.
-Black paint has chipped off frame in some places exposing chrome underneath.
-23.5 inches / 60 cm.
-Headset disassembled, cleaned, and repacked with fresh grease.
-Ready to be built up into a complete bike.
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I ended up with both of these bikes… they both needed work, but between the two I ended up with a nice mostly period correct de rosa. If I would have gotten a ready to ride de Rosa for the price of what I paid for both bike, plus some spare parts, I’d have been ok with that.
The Bottecchia looked like it had some rust problems on the TT and ST. The spot on the lower ST looked troublesome. I was the next person behind you scheduled to see it.

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I ended up with both of these bikes… they both needed work, but between the two I ended up with a nice mostly period correct de rosa. If I would have gotten a ready to ride de Rosa for the price of what I paid for both bike, plus some spare parts, I’d have been ok with that.
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I didn't have any real interest in the De Rosa, but some other members did. I was going to take a look for them. I contacted the seller on a Friday afternoon to set up a time, and he didn't get back to me till mid day Saturday. I'd made plans by then, so responded to set up a time for Sunday. The seller wouldn't respond back with a possible Sunday time. Then on Sunday afternoon, he starts sending me responses saying the bike is ready to ride. I went through 3 or 4 days of that, then said F-it.
The Bottecchia looked like it had some rust problems on the TT and ST. The spot on the lower ST looked troublesome. I was the next person behind you scheduled to see it.
The Bottecchia looked like it had some rust problems on the TT and ST. The spot on the lower ST looked troublesome. I was the next person behind you scheduled to see it.

the de Rosa definitely needed work. Brake lever bodies were cracked bad. Wheels were mismatched. The frame was straight tho, and the drivetrain was solid so I had to take it home. Put a brooks swallow on it and some vintage roval tubular wheels on, and the Veloce aero levers from the bottecchia and it rides amazingly.