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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

If it's your size, you should try it out for a...

If it's your size, you should try it out for a while. I've got an OCR2 frame (same frame) that puts the lie to the 'aluminum-is-harsh' myth. It's a comfortable frame, and it doesn't hurt that mine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Yeah, but that 720 is money in the bank!

Yeah, but that 720 is money in the bank!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

Nothing more exhilarating than risking your life...

Nothing more exhilarating than risking your life for a vintage bicycle frame! This is reality TV material for sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

Not a fan of the Suntour Mountech? In my...

Not a fan of the Suntour Mountech? In my experience, they perform well. I've got a bunch of those laying around.


Sorry, best pic I could find:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

It is indeed! My momma taught me...

It is indeed!



My momma taught me never to brag. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/dissident75/M...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/dissident75/Miyata%201000/Miyata_1000_0018.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

+1 Nice find. Sure looks like a 720 judging...

+1

Nice find. Sure looks like a 720 judging by the length of those chainstays! And those DC centerpulls are gorgeous! I've been casually looking for a set for a while now. Worth another look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

I need to train my 7 and 5 year old in the way of...

I need to train my 7 and 5 year old in the way of the bike hunt. I do drivebys as well, looking for large circles with spokes in them. I'm sure I've missed some hidden gems in a garage somewhere,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-10, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

No. So let's say they were priced well enough...

No. So let's say they were priced well enough that I'd buy them at any size, which I did.



Trust me, before those finds I had sworn off wasting my time on garage sales anymore. Were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

The 70's Gran Criterium is a bit rough (at least...

The 70's Gran Criterium is a bit rough (at least the frame), but the handbuilt (im)perfections are definitely a treat to see. The seller claims (and I believe him) he was passing them on to me for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

If you care to read, following is the mini-saga...

If you care to read, following is the mini-saga of a bike hunter:

It's been a virtual drought this garage sale season for me. I was ready to write off wasting any more time this summer when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Drove an hour to see a 58cm '83 Specialized...

Drove an hour to see a 58cm '83 Specialized Expedition. Turned out to be a 56cm. Came home with it anyway. What's a guy to do?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

Sat in the sun and near 100% humidity for six...

Sat in the sun and near 100% humidity for six hours at the inaugural swap meet at JORBA Mountain Bike Fest (http://www2.jorba.org/index.php?title=Fest) just over the hill from my home. Mostly a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Priceless! Beautiful kid. He needs some Oakleys...

Priceless! Beautiful kid. He needs some Oakleys out in that sun!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-10, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Unfortunately, it looks like it was ridden by a...

Unfortunately, it looks like it was ridden by a sweat hog (like me) and the frame may be shot. The price was right, and the components are salvageable, so I took it. I had hoped to save the Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Couple pickups last week. Both built with Tange...

Couple pickups last week. Both built with Tange 2 tubing, both spec'd with Shimano 600.

Lotus Legend:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/dissident75/Lotus%20Legend/Lotus_Legend_0001.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Ha! Sweet! Or should I say bitter? ;)

Ha! Sweet! Or should I say bitter? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By JunkYardBike

In an attempt to reduce the size of my bike...

In an attempt to reduce the size of my bike collection (which some of you would consider laughably small!) I've sworn off most of the estate/garage sale hunting of the past. This weekend was a true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

You can thank JohnDThompson. He's the one who...

You can thank JohnDThompson. He's the one who schooled me on the difference!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

It's not a unicrown, which is basically fork legs...

It's not a unicrown, which is basically fork legs welded directly to the steerer tube. You have what looks like an internally lugged fork crown. Very nice looking.

I only mention this if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Yes, they are supposed to look like that...after...

Yes, they are supposed to look like that...after they run into a brick wall!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Here's a catalog scan: ...

Here's a catalog scan: http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/suntour/Suntour-road-range-89.jpg

Ole was middle of the pack. VeloBase.com has the photos you seek:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

It's obviously been crashed. Duh.

It's obviously been crashed. Duh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

I posted this in the CL Finds sticky, but none of...

I posted this in the CL Finds sticky, but none of you would save me from it. So ... I was forced to pick up this 80's Specialized Sequoia sport touring bike. It's equipped with some very nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Yeah, it's got issues. Cracking around the...

Yeah, it's got issues. Cracking around the rivets and front. It's still got some suppleness, but it's far too flexy. I'm also worried if I try to stretch it with the adjusting bolt, the nose will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Hey, at least your home stretch is down hill! I...

Hey, at least your home stretch is down hill! I live at the apex of a ridge, about 1000 ft above sea level (fairly high elevation for NJ). I rarely drive to a ride, so after a long ride, I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Well, maybe 5x. It's in pretty sad shape. ...

Well, maybe 5x. It's in pretty sad shape. However, it should work for infrequent, short rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Yep, and I loved the sales promo! It's my size,...

Yep, and I loved the sales promo! It's my size, so I figure I'll get it back on the street and use it for fun, flat rides (which unfortunately doesn't include my immediate neighborhood).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

'72 Raleigh Sports. Needs a bit of TLC. ...

'72 Raleigh Sports. Needs a bit of TLC.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/dissident75/Raleigh%20Sports%2072/Raleigh_Sports_0001.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

I'll guess early 90's, given the unicrown fork...

I'll guess early 90's, given the unicrown fork and RX-100 components. If the components are original, which they likely are, you can use date codes to pinpoint the year:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

I'm not disappointed, really, given the...

I'm not disappointed, really, given the components on it. The frame build is pretty sloppy anyway, and I'm not sure it's even chrome. I pulled the fork today - the steerer is way out of vertical. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Scored two for the price of one (trip, at least)...

Scored two for the price of one (trip, at least) yesterday. Univega Ital Sport with Campy Triomphe, and a chromed (very poorly) Fuji with Suntour Superbe Pro. Looks like the Fuji was dressed with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-09, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Or they lived there. I found that shop after...

Or they lived there. I found that shop after searching, too, so I guess it's possible its a shop branded frame. The decals are above the clearcoat.

There is one BF thread mentioning Fonlupt,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

The long summer drought is over! I complained...

The long summer drought is over! I complained yesterday in another thread what a bust this yard sale season has been for me, and then this! Both complete and hardly used. One is a TVT built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Nice find. That's a sweet looking biplane fork...

Nice find. That's a sweet looking biplane fork crown. Looks like it's ready for a tour with the double eyelets and mid-fork braze-ons.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

He didn't even clean it for you? Welcome aboard...

He didn't even clean it for you? Welcome aboard and happy birthday!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Thanks. I'm very happy with them. The chrome...

Thanks. I'm very happy with them. The chrome isn't perfect, but they polished up very nicely. One is on the Trek already, and I'll save the second for a future project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

I found two TA handlebar mount water bottle cages...

I found two TA handlebar mount water bottle cages on CL. They are chromed steel and look great! Look like this, but with handlebar mount tabs:

http://www.blackbirdsf.org/ta/images/earlycage.p.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Doesn't appear to have taken much enabling! But...

Doesn't appear to have taken much enabling! But I would have kept it as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Very nice catch! Looks like it's got bull moose...

Very nice catch! Looks like it's got bull moose bars too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

:eek: $50?!?! You need to post pics of that...

:eek: $50?!?! You need to post pics of that thing to the Centurion Serial Number thread. Doesn't happen to be 58-60cm, does it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

No, I thought that might be the case, too...looks...

No, I thought that might be the case, too...looks very similar to the 600 and Dura Ace of the era. It's a B126. Fancy name, eh? It's probably cast rather than cold forged, and it's not high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Mint, now there's a color description I hadn't...

Mint, now there's a color description I hadn't considered. I would have called it teal or sea foam green! Definitely has an ocean city vibe to me.




Did they have any NOS Centurions for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

It's been a long drought at the yard sales this...

It's been a long drought at the yard sales this summer for me, but I finally picked up something half decent. 63cm '87 Centurion LeMans RS. Nearly drove by the sale, as it was in a new McMansion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Chromoly is an alloy, a mix of chromium,...

Chromoly is an alloy, a mix of chromium, molybdenum and other alloys and metals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

What's the make on the bottle cage, and what do...

What's the make on the bottle cage, and what do you plan on doing with it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Score! It must have a short top tube - 56 or 57...

Score! It must have a short top tube - 56 or 57 cm? If the TT is too short for you...:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

With a stache like that, you must have a high...

With a stache like that, you must have a high wheeler hidden somewhere!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

I'm impressed you were able to whip it into shape...

I'm impressed you were able to whip it into shape and ride it 30 miles the next day! Usually takes me at least a year, even if I'm only wiping off the dust.

Oh, and bonus on those drillium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,896
Posted By JunkYardBike

Nice score!

Nice score!
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