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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By OrcasIsland

Specialized Expedition

I know that the listing has been pulled from EBay already, but I routinely see versions of this model in good shape going from between $650 - $800 when they do come up. They are getting steep!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By OrcasIsland

Carlton Flyer information/dating help?

I'm trying to gather some information on a Carlton Flyer model that my brother-in-law no longer rides and is thinking of getting rid of. The serial number is "N4212" and the information I am getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By OrcasIsland

Where have all the Gitane Interclubs gone?

I have been looking for a nice Gitane Interclub to replace the 1973-74 21" model that I sold back in 1978 when I replaced it with an "Aerospace" Viscount.. I see a fair number of later model, lower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

Decided to go with the white bar tape, and a...

Decided to go with the white bar tape, and a Turbo saddle that I had around, for the time being. Much better! Any ideas about where I might find some touch up paint to match the original "Cobalt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

I have the bike cleaned up and reassembled, but...

I have the bike cleaned up and reassembled, but am waiting for some inspiration about the seat and bar tape. I'm thinking white tape and a honey colored Brooks B-17... Any other suggestions on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 604,987
Posted By OrcasIsland

Hello - Finally got around to posting the serial...

Hello - Finally got around to posting the serial number from my new "Semi-Pro" . This is the cobalt blue 54cm. bike that was on E-Bay two weeks back. The surmise was that it was a 1979 from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

One more thing; this bike is unchanged from the...

One more thing; this bike is unchanged from the day it left the factory - stock as a rock!. Many thanks to A. Winthrop for the great descriptive parts breakdown that you posted to this thread. John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

Well, my Semi-Pro arrived today and, aside from...

Well, my Semi-Pro arrived today and, aside from several fresh looking scratches incurred during shipping, appears to be a great bike. Several hours of cleaning and reassembling the bike were fun. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By OrcasIsland

Wow! You guys know your Campy stuff! Those are,...

Wow! You guys know your Campy stuff! Those are, in fact, not the original 50 years cranks. They were swapped out by the previous owner for the current set which are somewhat shorter than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 527,392
Posted By OrcasIsland

Expedition

Nice Expedition! Let me know if you are having any second thoughts about buying it; I've been looking for one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By OrcasIsland

Sorry to be such a numbskull, but how do you post...

Sorry to be such a numbskull, but how do you post photos to this site? I am on the "all thumbs" computer skills team... I have been riding an old Specialized Expedition touring bike forever, and am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By OrcasIsland

Columbine with Campy 50 year group

Several years ago I was given a 1983 or 1984 Columbine road bike that had been built up with the Campy 50 year anniversary group. It had been ridden very little by the previous owner (knee problems)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

I am really looking forward to the bikes arrival....

I am really looking forward to the bikes arrival. From the sellers description, it sound to be quite stock (with the exception of the saddle) - which is exactly what I was looking for. I owned a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

Thank you for all of the information on the bike....

Thank you for all of the information on the bike. I found the Centurion thread, and suspect that it may be a 1979 model. Someone has a large size Semi-Pro frameset on EBay currently that looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By OrcasIsland

Centurion "Semi-Pro" ; I'm looking for information

Hello - I just purchased a 54cm. Centurion Semi-Pro on E-Bay(haven't received it yet) and am looking for any available information on this bike. I remember them as being the top-of-the-line...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,221
Posted By OrcasIsland

Windsor road bike - What year? Help!!!

Hello - I own a Windsor bicycle that I had assumed was from the 1970's. The numbers stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket are " 13477 ". The bike lacks the distinctive seatstay/seatbolt...
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