Wow. Know anybody who's got a room to rent? I'm a-comin to Trekmond!

Although: what size frame do you ride? If you're already buying up all my size, maybe not! ;)

Pogue snaps up 62cm frames like nobody's business. He owns half the stock of vintage lugged steel in that size east of the Mississippi. :p

Well hell - maybe that explains his luck! Colorado seems to have a glut of gigantic treks, too - I just can't find any in sizes HUMANS would be comfortable on! ;)

Alas, all the Treks I have found (the total needs to be revised, I forgot about the 410 I found, that makes seven) locally have been for midgets, ranging from 52-56cm, with two exceptions, a 560 and a 400. I think the horrible, green radioactive cloud hovering over Richmond, the same one that reputedly causes local residents hair and teeth to fall out, may also stunt their growth and curve their spine horribly, thus the surfiet of tiny people frames. I've been able to unload most of the midget frames, tho, mostly to short people out west.

Well, if you see any MORE midget frames, please drop me a PM... I'm always looking, and I ride anywhere between a 50cm (way too small, but nimble!) and at most a 56 (way too big, but doable with an 80mm stem). In exchange, I'd be happy to keep an eye out for giants for you - I know there are two or three 62s around right now, but in the hands of private sellers (ie, more expensive than thrifts) and there's also a guy who's trying to unload a "custom" 720 tourer that's a 62 or so, but he wants $big$ for it, because he actually knows what he's got!

Yo - robot - I'll keep an eye open here for you. We don't have as much (not that I've seen yet), but if something comes up in a 52-54cm, I'll let you know.

Since everyone is being so nice and lookin out for Treks for
everyone, if any of y'all see a 170 frame, 54 or 55 cm let me
know, I'd really like one of those.

Marty

I just recently paid $100 for my 1985-1986 (520 Cirrus) which is 531 lugged Reynolds. Everything is in great shape minus a few scrapes and scratches on the grey metallic paint. It's in the process of getting a tune-up but I'll post some pics when it's done. Still trying to find another set of those Rigida 1320 rims w/Sansin hubs. I'm going to keep it all original.

Just out browsing the thrifts at lunch, and came home with a decent bike. I picked up a 12 speed Univega Viva mostly complete and in good shape for $5.00. Surprisingly light CroMo tubing, and Suntour running gear. The front axle/bearings are missing for some reason, but everything else is there and seems to be in working order.

It'll need tires, a decent saddle, and a good cleaning before it is road ready, but I can tell it'll be a nice bike without too much effort.

Too bad it is a little big for me - the frame looks to be about 24".

John D.

"Still trying to find another set of those Rigida 1320 rims w/Sansin hubs. I'm going to keep it all original."

Sounds familiar - I might have a set....

I got all thrifty-like today, too, but allI saw were $35 Huffys fer chrissakes. They're on to us.

Picked up a sekine today shimano 600 shifters and derailers dia compe brake rear missing first white one Ive ever seen. I through it in my p/u hurried home put a nice set of wheels on it WD 40 on the chain and anything else that moves Than I test rode it. What a bike, man this thing was made for me. Id say mid 70s SR cranks. WHAT A GREAT DAY. Oh ya cost me zip.

Small catch today... I'm often stopping in at local bike shops when I find the time, and yesterday I found an unusual one... I was out in South-Central LA dropping off a truck load of car parts I sold to someone, and on my way home found "The Bike Doctor". The Doc's a guy who fixes up used bikes for the locals out of his house. Driving by, I saw his lawn sign stating that "the doctor is IN", so I stopped to have a look... The guy must have had 200 bikes of all kinds in his back yard! He's got file cabinets in the yard loaded with all kinds of used parts, and while I couldn't stay long, I saw a chrome '60s Carleton Continental, and an early '80s race bike frame (my size) that I couldn't ID...(very light, nice lugs, strange logo on seatstay caps). The race frame still had some 165mm DA AX aero cranks on it... Anyway, my "catch" was these old metal roller Binda Extra straps in good, usable shape... for $2. I have to go back with some $$. He wanted $50 for the oddball lightweight frame with the DA cranks, and my wallet was empty - he's a "cash only" doctor.

ok, my curiosity is piqued, what was the marking on the
seatstay caps?
Nice straps, two bucks is quite a deal.
Marty

Marty, it was something like the letters PRO in an odd script, with a line connecting them. The BB shell and one or two lugs had big W cutouts in them... I seem to remember seeing those seat stay caps before, but don't remember when or where. I'm guessing it was a Japanese build, as the drop-outs were forged Shimano. It looked and felt like a high quality frame; the stay ends and lugs were very nicely finished.

Miyata Pro? Sounds like a deal!

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Hmmm... Maybe... I'll go back there in a couple of days & have a good look around. Were they equipped with DA AX in the early '80s?

Miyata, interesting bike with an Identity crisis.
Dutch design (Miyata), Built in japan (koga).
good quality but little known.
I've been looking at them lately.
I know it isn't Vintage, but the british press
really like the current Koga/miyatas.

Marty

I'm thinking maybe Miyata "Team Pro". Weren't these the blue and gold ones from the early '80s with the full D/A AX set up? I've seen a few of these for sale in the last few years very cheap as the name seems to be stuck with the lower end Miyata mojo for some reason (too many Miyatas in the thrift stores or something). Wish I had the cash to grab the ones back then. You might think about getting this one. I've heard good things about these frames.

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Bob, it is light blue with gold head tube... No decals on it, and the paint's pretty bad. Didn't see any dings though. I'll head back over there in a few days. The "doc" said he'll look for more "race bikes" over at a friends house for me...

Here is a page with pics of a "Team Pro" from the early '80s. Are these the same features yours show? Maybe they're a year or so off? Same colors?

http://outyourbackdoor.com/frame.php...eff.bikes.html

I think is saw a "Team Pro" frame on craigslist in the last month or so with the "Pro" seat stay caps and "M" BB cutouts in pink repaint with a $150 asking price.

Bob

There's one on Ebay now (and in another thread)
light blue. Bet the "W" cut out is really an M

nice bikes, very undervalued.

Marty

My mom picked up a girl's (about 9) Specialized Rock Hopper (in pink) left over from a rummage sale. I gave it a quick tune-up, and will donate it to the Bike Church for a little karma (I'm hopin' to find some toe clips and straps).

Hooray for karma! I donated the bike and as I was looking through the toe clips, the guy said that I could have any used clips. I found some steelies, one of them a little tight, but with a bit of persuading, it works well. They had straps, too, but only new ones (so I had to pay for 'em). Total cost: $3.

That looks like it, except for no decals, and the shifter braze-ons were on the sides of the down tube. Same cut-outs in the lugs! The "doc" says it was all DA AX, and he has some of the other parts around there somewhere... Thanks for helping me ID the thing!

Looks like a nice ride, Mr. Other!

Picked up a Miyata Seven Ten at the LBS and a hitch mounted Bike Rack for dirt cheap. Smooth riding bike. Mostly original and in really nice shape.

Latest catch eh? Mine's a BSA Golden Century road bike from the mid-fifties. Absolutely original & complete with Campag Gran Sport front & rear mechs & levers. Classic Rendezvous showed one of these Gran Sport front mechs on its "crazy prices" page. It went for about $800 on eBay last year! I won't be breaking this one though. It's too nice. How much? Local rubbish tip find. £5.00 ($10.00). Sweet! Brooky.

Well, that does it! I hate you, too. :mad:

:D

Well... I visited "the doc" again today, and brought home the Miyata Pro frame and a really early ('68-'69) Nuovo Record rear derailleur. Both look tired, but the frame has no dings or dents, and the derailleur pivots are nice 'n tight. $60 for both, including the DA AX cranks, BB & 1 pedal, which were on the frame.
Doc says to check back in a week; he's getting another 20 bikes in (used stuff), and he's checking with a friend for racing bikes... Most of the locals want only MTB or BMX... So I'll check back.

And congratulations on starting a thread with over 8000 views!!!!!