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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Unfortunately, no, it looks like this is a case...

Unfortunately, no, it looks like this is a case of the brake bridge rusting away, and possibly even failing catastrophically during braking (!) The top tube cable guides are also rusted away.... this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

I saw a posting on Craigslist for a "variety of...

I saw a posting on Craigslist for a "variety of bike frames"... and


I offered $10, seller countered by saying "sure make a donation to your favorite charity", and I upped the donation to $25 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

1984 Schwinn LeTour.

Every bit of the basket case it looks like. Stuck seatpost, loose bb, stripped for fixed gear, and basically only the lever arms on the back brake. Needs total tear down, but I have an ARx drivetrain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

A few weeks ago I answered an ad for a "Fugi...

A few weeks ago I answered an ad for a "Fugi bike" with blurry, indistinct photos, but just having seen cb400bil's Team Fuji posted, was able to identify the bike. Ad listed it for $xx, had been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

I picked up two tubular wheelsets with the grey...

I picked up two tubular wheelsets with the grey super hard annodized araya aero 2 rims and Campy hubs, 7 speed freewheels, for $35. Guy had stripped two team level Panasonic's, donated the frames,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-18, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

I like it. SR Swan 60. ...

I like it. SR Swan 60.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Montgomery Ward bicycle. Made in Austria!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-18, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

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I found this bin of brake parts & more for super cheap. That's 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Nice. There's a hills - centric ride that I'm...

Nice. There's a hills - centric ride that I'm hoping to do more often this fall, hopefully I'll have this bike ready by the time that starts up in earnest. I have a white Fizik saddle that should do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Yeah first pics were the seller's... If you can't...

Yeah first pics were the seller's... If you can't tell already, there's a plastic coating over the annodized aluminum, to protect it. I'm definitely interested enough to get into it and see how bad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-17, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

I'm intrigued, but this is rougher than I thought...

I'm intrigued, but this is rougher than I thought it was last night when I bought it. I knew it was pretty rough, but I didn't expect the aluminum corrosion at the water bottle bosses. I'm a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Yep, just like that. Mine has mismatched wheels -...

Yep, just like that. Mine has mismatched wheels - Exage FH-HG50 hubs with 7 speed casette laced to Mavic Open 4CD non-machined rim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-17, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Picked up a blue annodized Raleigh Technium...

Picked up a blue annodized Raleigh Technium without seatpost or seat for $60. Mid-grade Shimano components, 21-speed road bike, in my size. It'll go into the queue, behind the Peugeot and Gitane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Saw that here, shared with local forum, sold 10...

Saw that here, shared with local forum, sold 10 or so stands for Aldi, including mine. Decent stand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

I picked this up gitane yesterday from a guy...

I picked this up gitane yesterday from a guy cleaning out his garage.$30. He had probably a dozen frames and bikes in various states of completion. Some gorgeous Raleigh Super Course / Grand Prix...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

PD confirmed not a protected species. i.e. not...

PD confirmed not a protected species. i.e. not stolen.
On specific ID, I the google picture book says it's genus BSO, species Vilano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

CL post for "found bike", and stuck it behind my...

CL post for "found bike", and stuck it behind my office. I'll check w/ police before doing anything with it... but I think it's a $150 (new) BSO - unbranded everything. Tires (700x23) and tubes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,243
Posted By rocks in head

Fishing in the River

My "catch" yesterday:

See it yet?
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How about...
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