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Austro-Daimler Frame and Fork - $100 (Oak Cliff)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2012-06-05, 8:14PM CDT
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Austro-Daimler Superleicht Frame and Fork. 56cm full Reynolds 531 frame and fork made in Austria. Fork is also 531 and is fully chromed. Paint is scratched and chipped. Decals are rough and deteriorating. The frame seems solid to me, but it is just too small, so I have to get rid of it and find something bigger. There was information about the A-D Superleicht on Classic Rendezvous.com, but I can't get the Austria page to come up. But the catalog there lists it as 531, and the decal did say that, but it is now illegible. Campy headset and Japanese bottom bracket.

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80mm Eddy Merckx pantographed Cinelli 1A quill stem
26.4 clamp
$75

in Boulder, CO. I could facilitate if needed.

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I ended up buying this bike and I thought you guys might get a kick out of the photo the seller sent to me:

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As it turns out the seller was familiar with budget Greyhound shipping and offered to pack it up and ship it for a reasonable price. This bike is really in sad shape and will need a full restoration. At least this gives me a good chance to use my own decals on a restoration project.

I know I've already got more into this bike than it's market value. But as a Lotus enthusiast I appreciate how rare this bike is, even if it's an entry level model. Entry level Lotus bikes just weren't made in the massive quantities of other manufacturers, so they can be difficult to find.

Coming from the automotive field, I have more than a few auto body friends who will paint the bike for me, or at least let me use their spray booth one afternoon. The parts on the bike aren't too expensive either. It should make for a fun project.

I'd like to thank Chris_in_Miami for offering to expedite the bike for me. Considering that we don't even know each other, that was a super-cool thing to do.

I never thought of that. I knew somewhere in the deep recesses of my brain that greyhound did that. I remember my brothers used to ship their seabags that way sometimes the catch a ride home later.

This could be the start of something big for Greyhound.

The seller and I negotiated a package deal. I asked after the negotiation for the price of shipping, if he lets me know I'll post it here. The bike is going from Boca Raton, Florida to Reading, Pennsylvania. The shipping price played an important factor in buying the bike, especially for a bike that isn't very valuable in the first place. I also told the seller he could keep the new tires he just put on the bike to lower the price, I'll install gumwalls.

Since this project started here on BikeForums, is it worthy of starting a new thread to document the progress? I have a background in automotive restoration and have restored a few AACA Grand National Champion cars for customers. I plan on treating the bicycle the same way.

Update:

Package weight was 36.5 lbs, Dimensions are 54" x 30" x 10", price was $63.60

Wow, the Lotus seller got that bike boxed and shipped much quicker than I could have, looking forward to seeing the project as it progresses! FWIW, Amtrak ships bikes for a very reasonable rate also, it's another great shipping option when sender & receiver are near a train depot.

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[h=2]Vintage 1990 Cannondale 3.0 - $200 (Hanover)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-06, 8:39PM EDT
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1990 Cannondale 3.0 Aluminum Frame.
Upgraded parts (Shimano 105 Front and Rear Derailleur)
Suntour Blaze cranks, brakes, shifters.
Bike is very light and in great condition

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Any guesses as to what shifters/derailleurs are on this Traveler? Kinda looks like Suntour in the one pic, but the catalog specs for some of these 80s Travelers say Shimano. Also, the seller says these are 26" wheels. Does that sound right? If this would be Suntour and 27" wheels, I could see picking this up as a donor. Any thoughts?


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[h=2]Schwinn Traveler women's road race bike - $30 (Niles, MI)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-06, 6:09PM EDT
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Classic Schwinn Traveler 10 speed women's road race bike, circa 1980's (?). This light blue 10 speed with friction shift on the downtube women's bicycle is in great shape. No bends, cracks or dings on the Crome-Molly 4130 frame. The wheels are 26" aluminum that are arrow straight. Two position brake levers for use while riding with hands up on the cross bar or down in the drops. The seat is in good condition with no rips, cracking or tears. The tires are older w/ cracks in the sidewalls but they do hold air and are rideable. I'm not sure what the frame size is, but it seems like a smaller women's frame. It is larger than a child size bike.

269-684-7874 Tammy or Mike

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Crankset, brake levers, maybe BB, bars, and shifters would be well worth the purchase price on a flipper, IMO. Sell the frame on Ebay, Cr-Mo frames are worth at least $25, right?

$50 Zeus - thankfully not in my size as the last thing I need right now is another project.


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Zeus vintage bike. Perfect for parts salvage or restoration. Reynolds 531 frame. Campy High flange hubs. It would make a good single speed bike.

Please call with questions. 503-639-4198.

Cash only! Thank you.

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[h=2]Mens Womans Very Small 12 Speed Road or Triathalon - $180 (Stow MA)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-07, 7:42AM EDT
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This is a Schwinn 12 Speed Road / Touring bike
Very small in size 19 " seat post, 29 " stand over
I estimate it will will fit someone 5' to 5'4" or an inch or two either way depending on your comfort level
Aluminum rims, rides, shifts and brakes well, no repairs are needed
If you live in the city and do not have a car I can meet at the South Acton Commuter Rail station
If the bike is listed it is still available
Call or text, 978 461 2824

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Yeah for large things, shipping with Greyhound can be pretty cheap. . and it's faster than USPS many cases.

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[h=2]Road bike with Shimano group set, super light - $450 (Somerville, MA)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-07, 2:01PM EDT
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I bought this for my husband at auction and spent lots to have it fixed up new, only to find out it was too small for him!!! Now I have to sell it at a loss - so sad. Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this wonderful bike, it rides perfectly, has a Shamano 105 group set. It's 19.5 inches tall from pedal axis to top bar, 21" long from seat to fork along the top bar. The tires are 27". The brand is Shogun Katana and it has a Serfas saddle and toe clips.

Email me if you're interested, and enjoy your summer!

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Custom lotus touring bike for Snydermann on central NJ CL

http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/3010757064.html

SF Bay Area CL: Gitane 531PRO (Red label) frameset plus Crankset, brakes, stem and bars, FD, RD, shifters...55cm...$400
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3064491544.html
it is SF so prices are high, here...rare frame tho!

Not exactly the steal-of-the-century, but looks nice nonetheless. Exactly my size too.

In Plymouth, Indiana.

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Trek 1200 Road Bike - $175 (Plymouth)

[HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-07, 8:56PM EDT
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For sale is a nice Trek 1200 road bike. It is a 56cm (22") bike with Shimano RX100 gear. Bontrager seat. Wolber rims.

I live in Plymouth. My son left this bike when he moved south.

It has a few dings and scrapes here and there, but overall in very nice shape. I believe it is a 1987 model.

200 or best offer.

Please call 574 xxx-xxxx -- I might miss an email...



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that's my old bike! It is a sweet frame indeed.

cool! Here's your chance to buy it back!

damn tempting

I'm tempted, but I don't really need this.

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[h=2]Vintage trek 400 road bike - $200 (Vcu)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2012-06-06, 10:58PM EDT[HR][/HR]
62cm. Trek elance Reynolds 531 frame.

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^^^ at first glance I thought that frame said IKEA . . . :p

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[h=2]1982 NOS Bridgestone Sirius - Drop-dead gorgeous time Capsule! - $550 (Brookline)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-09, 10:12AM EDT
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That's right NOS, bike has been in the original box for 30 years! Was taken on a 1 mile shakedown ride after assembly.

This was Bridgestone's top of the line bike, which I believe became the RB-1.
Highlights include:
- "Flamboyant Red & Golden Tan"
- double butted 25" frame
- Suntour Cyclone II derailleurs
- Nitto stem and bars
- Sugino Cranks
- Arraya Red Tubular wheels with original NOS Bridgestone sew-ups! (these are rare and an upgrade over clinchers listed in catalogue)

Detailed specs can be found on original catalogue: http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/...%20catalog.pdf

More pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcmarti...7630087221130/

This bike is probably most attractive to collectors, but if you are looking for a brand new, stunningly beautiful, quality machine at great price you should check it out. Shop around for a modern bicycle of this quality and you will easily pay twice as much.

Price is Firm


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[h=2]56cm Trek 520 touring for sale, Reynolds 531 - $600 (Cambridge)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-09, 10:05AM EDT
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1987 trek 520 for sale, fully lugged. Built out of reynolds 531 steel. Frame dates from the days when trek was still made in the usa.

Full deore touring group, 36 spoke wheels. Deore high profile canti brakes. Triple front crankset, wide range gearing.

Although not pictured, rear rack included.

New chain, freehweel, and bartape.

Would make an awesome bike for commuting or touring.

If you can read this then it is still for sale.

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[h=2]Bridgestone Altair, Fuji Gran Tour - $153 (Waltham)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-09, 9:54AM EDT
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Absolutely primo Bridgestone Altair in excellent VGC. It is a large frame 59 or 61cm for someone over 6' $150

Fuji Gran Tour 10sp: in good condition too, needs tires and a cleanup, it's been sitting in a barn for years $74

Raleigh Gran Prix; newer vintage w alloy crank in very good condition, good to go $104


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[h=2]Heron touring frameset-57cm (rhode island)[/h] [HR][/HR] Date: 2012-06-09, 5:47AM EDT
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Heron fully lugged frame/fork/headset. fits 700x38c tires/fenders, 3 bottle mounts. ive toured the C & O Towpath and The Katy Trail, both crushed limestone/dirt, on this frame with great results. made in the USA by Waterford. Original paint was Bailey Falls Blue but foolishly opted for something brighter. definately not professionally resprayed but rather 'quick and dirty'.......but it held up remarkably well. $525 shipped. $475 picked up




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