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12-07-09 | 09:31 AM

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noglider

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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem

I stand corrected. The covers on the brake handles threw me off.

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12-07-09 | 09:51 AM

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KonAaron Snake

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From: Philadelphia, PA

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I generally think mixtes look like mongoloid mutants manufactured in a lab and belong chained up out of sight in the basement, but that's not an entirely unattractive bike. I can think of some other chanukah gifts I'd prefer...like the 50th anniversary bike on ebay right now. Of course I'd settle for a watch....even digital.

Is Veloria for the Pixies song?

12-07-09 | 10:48 AM

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Fletch521

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From: Loves Park, Illinois

Bikes: 1897 Crescent Tandem, 1904 Rambler shaft drive, 1921 Schwinn Henderson, 1958 Schwinn Tiger, 1973 Raleigh International, 1982 Trek 420, 2010 Trek 720

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Originally Posted by David Newton

Beautiful bike.
In 1974 or '75 I rode a Raleigh International and read about soldering spokes. I built up an identical rear wheel and soldered up the spokes. The wheel was much harder, in fact too hard for regular day riding, but I saved it for loaded touring, to save my "good" wheel.

My bike is loaded just having me aboard, I'm 315 pounds and keep breaking spokes. anyone think it would help me?

Don't want to hijack the thread so I'll start one with the subject Tied and soldered spokes in the Clydes Forum.

12-08-09 | 02:02 PM

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Chicago Al

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From: Chicago, the leafy NW side

Bikes: 1974 Motobecane Grand Record, 1987 Miyata Pro, 1988 Bob Jackson Lady Mixte (wife's), others in the family

Over $1800 (and reserve met) with a week left to go!

12-13-09 | 08:09 PM

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cb400bill

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Now up to $1913 with 2 days left.

The last 10 minutes of this auction should prove interesting.

Any guesses on what it will end up closing at?

I'll start at $2500.00

12-13-09 | 08:50 PM

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YoKev

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From: Kingston, NY

$3750

12-13-09 | 09:14 PM

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mike

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Up to $2,000 now!

12-15-09 | 12:14 AM

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noglider

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It's pretty crazy. And it's not even clean.

12-15-09 | 08:13 AM

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Bianchigirll

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider

It's pretty crazy. And it's not even clean.

I agree a very beautiful bike. but it is very dirty in the corners.

the lugg work is undiscribable it is certainly craftsmanship that is unlikely to adorn any bike again.

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12-15-09 | 09:36 AM

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noglider

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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem

That jury-rigged derailleur isn't exactly a beauty, either. And aren't the crank and spindle odd? The cross section of the spindle looks like a 3/4 round, and there's some sort of "cotter bolt" holding it on.

12-15-09 | 11:55 AM

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Grand Bois

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Originally Posted by noglider

An early design, and as the seller, said, "very cool". Not so cool if you need to find replacement parts, though.

12-15-09 | 07:01 PM

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3373jones

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sold for US $2,175.00.

12-16-09 | 11:14 PM

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Veloria

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From: Easthaven Isle, ME

Oh my, the bike went for $2,175.
Good thing it is not my size, or I would have been pulling my hair out and weeping, or cooking up schemes for how to afford it!

BTW, those who wanted to see closeups - the person selling it has some excellent photos on flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/2107824...7622859376529/

12-17-09 | 01:23 AM

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noglider

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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem

Pretty bizarre, but it's nice to know that several people value that sort of workmanship. As I said in another thread, curly Hetchinses are not to my taste, but I respect the handiwork.