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02-26-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By orcas island

That’s a great pickup for $60! I love those kind...

That’s a great pickup for $60! I love those kind of relatively inexpensive, labor intensive rehab projects!
01-16-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 869
Posted By orcas island

Jim, wow- words don’t suffice! That is fantastic...

Jim, wow- words don’t suffice! That is fantastic work. All of the custom parts, paint, and that box lining are unbelievable! Well done!!
01-06-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

No worries; the check is in the mail! 😄

No worries; the check is in the mail! 😄
01-06-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

I’m coming around to agree with your thinking on...

I’m coming around to agree with your thinking on this: clean, wax, polish. The more I look at it, and the more cleanup, adjustment, and rebuilding of bearings I do the less I’m bothered by the...
01-05-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

In 1979 Centurion offered the Semi Pro in that...

In 1979 Centurion offered the Semi Pro in that Cobalt blue and that lovely yellow color. I think they produced far fewer of that color than the blue…
01-04-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

You are right about that saddle. It is going to...

You are right about that saddle. It is going to get binned soon, or offered to the local shop who on occasion has a customer looking for something exactly like it!
01-04-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

Ok, 2 votes for touch up so far. I’ll keep an eye...

Ok, 2 votes for touch up so far. I’ll keep an eye out for Cloris!
01-04-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By orcas island

Centurion Semi Pro

I found another Centurion Semi Pro on the local FB marketplace and picked it up 2 nights ago. It will need the usual going through of all of the bearings ( all of the rotating parts are pretty stiff...
10-05-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By orcas island

Where are you in Oregon? Thx

Where are you in Oregon? Thx
08-18-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 83,081
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Posted By orcas island

Centurion Semi-Pro, mid 1970’s, missing the...

Centurion Semi-Pro, mid 1970’s, missing the original rear wheel. The rest of the components look original…
Replies: 12
Views: 1,473
Posted By orcas island

Plonz has a good point about the Ironman. I think...

Plonz has a good point about the Ironman. I think I just have a soft spot for the Semi-Pro, having owned several. If you aren’t willing to ship, that does limit your market quite a bit. Sales on...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,473
Posted By orcas island

Thats a nice one! Good size, excellent...

Thats a nice one! Good size, excellent cosmetics, and the less common color of the two offered in those years (cobalt blue was the other offering).
Not sure how the Denver market is holding up,...
06-10-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15,438
Views: 4,054,556
Posted By orcas island

Thank you for that offer. I have a set of 42 cm...

Thank you for that offer. I have a set of 42 cm Specialized bars that I am planning on replacing the existing upright bars with. Now I just need to source a set of Superbe levers to complete things…
06-05-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 83,081
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Posted By orcas island

Anyone able to facilitate this one? It’s very...

Anyone able to facilitate this one? It’s very cool, my size, and I’d love to bring it back to life!
06-04-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15,438
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Posted By orcas island

Specialized Sequoia

Although not really on the way to the dump, it was clearly being ignored and neglected. Small (47cm) frame size 1982 Sequoia complete and original with the exception of the bars and brake levers. A...
Replies: 11
Views: 791
Posted By orcas island

That is a beautiful LeChampion. I agree that...

That is a beautiful LeChampion. I agree that prices seem to be down right now. I have a 1975 Le Champion for sale in the SF area that hasn’t drawn a sniff when posted for $550.
03-14-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By orcas island

From recollection, I think that you are looking...

From recollection, I think that you are looking at a 1976 ”Interclub” model. That style of decal was post-1973, and the honeycomb rear dropouts were used in 1976. My 1972 Interclub came with a...
03-05-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 591
Posted By orcas island

That lemon yellow color really pops!

That lemon yellow color really pops!
10-18-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By orcas island

Hard to say. Perhaps the stuck seatpost? It...

Hard to say. Perhaps the stuck seatpost? It seems in good shape otherwise and has a new chain so someone had put some energy into it recently…
10-17-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By orcas island

Right! I’m hoping I can just add a bit of...

Right! I’m hoping I can just add a bit of leverage to try to loosen it up. It looks like this bike might have spent some time in a shed or under a tarp during the winter. A bit of rust on the frame...
10-17-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By orcas island

Trek 620 saved from the dump

I picked this up today as I was driving to the dump/recycling center on the island. Although it’s not my size, I think it will be a good fit for my sons girlfriend. Looks like their 48-49 cm frame...
06-17-22, 11:57 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,189
Posted By orcas island

‘75 Le Champion ...

‘75 Le Champion
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06-12-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,003
Posted By orcas island

Ok; will do! :thumb:

Ok; will do! :thumb:
06-12-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,003
Posted By orcas island

Your bike looks like this one that I owned...

Your bike looks like this one that I owned earlier
...
05-31-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By orcas island

Gorgeous bike! I’m guessing it’s the correct...

Gorgeous bike! I’m guessing it’s the correct size for you?
05-25-22, 12:01 AM
Replies: 83,081
Views: 14,041,057
Posted By orcas island

That’s a good deal! Believe it’s an ‘83 model, ...

That’s a good deal! Believe it’s an ‘83 model, rather than a 1984. Band clamp on the downtube shifters and lack of engraved “S” on the front fork cap is a good index for dating the frame.
05-24-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 59,577
Posted By orcas island

1972 Grand Record bumblebee

I picked this up recently after watching it languish (surprisingly) on the Portland Craigslist for quite some time. It looks like a very original 1972 version; 3 tubes 531 frame, Campagnolo...
04-27-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 83,081
Views: 14,041,057
Posted By orcas island

Can you tell me what makes that bike such a hot...

Can you tell me what makes that bike such a hot deal? I’m not familiar with that brand.
03-27-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,158
Posted By orcas island

I had a set mounted on a Raleigh international...

I had a set mounted on a Raleigh international and I just couldn’t find a comfortable hand position. Just one data point here, but they made my wrists hurt.
03-19-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,731
Posted By orcas island

What sizes are your Gitanes? Thx

What sizes are your Gitanes? Thx
12-29-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,910
Posted By orcas island

I see that Mark is letting us know that it’s only...

I see that Mark is letting us know that it’s only one flat! :lol:
12-10-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,609
Posted By orcas island

Nearly done at this point. VO crankset for some...

Nearly done at this point. VO crankset for some climbing gears, bearings all rebuilt, Ideale saddle wetted and reshaped a bit, French cockpit courtesy of Obrentharris, missing decals supplied by Chas...
11-20-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 83,081
Views: 14,041,057
Posted By orcas island

I’m trying to connect with the seller; this looks...

I’m trying to connect with the seller; this looks like fun!
10-27-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

Ok; we are getting a little closer here. Wheelset...

Ok; we are getting a little closer here. Wheelset changed out to a set of low flange Maillard hubs with aluminum rims. Cinelli stem and Strong seatpost replace the more modern components that came...
10-21-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

I will probably build this back up in a fashion...

I will probably build this back up in a fashion closer to original, but I would consider a swap for this one.
Frames that fit me best are 53-54 cm. I’d love to find one of these 1972 LeChampions...
10-21-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

Finally back home to start examining and working...

Finally back home to start examining and working on this one. The frame seems to measure 22-1/2” center to top on the seat tube. I know that these were listed as either 21” or 23” frames, but I just...
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By orcas island

Hi Jim - for what it’s worth, I sold this 1964...

Hi Jim - for what it’s worth, I sold this 1964 Speciallisima on EBay about 1-1/2 years ago for $1200. Your bike is a beauty; the paint on yours looks to be in better condition than mine was. Hope...
09-28-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,641
Posted By orcas island

Wow! That frame came out really nicely! Would you...

Wow! That frame came out really nicely! Would you mind me asking what they charge for a job like that
( strip paint and then powder coat)?
09-27-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,128
Posted By orcas island

Beautiful job on your build! Is that frame a...

Beautiful job on your build! Is that frame a good fit for you? I’m noticing that there is a a lot of seatpost and stem showing. Really really nice work!
09-11-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,943
Posted By orcas island

That’s a beauty! I’ve had several like it in the...

That’s a beauty! I’ve had several like it in the Cobalt blue color that they also came in, but that creamy yellow shade is really nice. There seem to have been fewer of the yellow ones sold based on...
09-08-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 83,081
Views: 14,041,057
Posted By orcas island

I love motorcycles too, but this really isn’t the...

I love motorcycles too, but this really isn’t the spot for this
09-06-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 83,081
Views: 14,041,057
Posted By orcas island

1975 Motobecane LeChampion. Not mine, no...

1975 Motobecane LeChampion. Not mine, no affiliation. I just came across this on the Facebook marketplace page...
08-20-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

[QUOTE=SJX426;22192658]orcas island - if it is...

[QUOTE=SJX426;22192658]orcas island - if it is close to a 59cm or >=23.5" lets talk. I would be interested in the frame set only I even have the HS and BB for it.

Even without measuring it, it...
08-20-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

I’ll see if I can prevail on my buddy to measure...

I’ll see if I can prevail on my buddy to measure the frame for me.
08-20-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

Judging by the size of the head tube, this looks...

Judging by the size of the head tube, this looks like a 23” frame (or thereabouts). I’m out of town for the next several weeks and haven’t had a chance to actually measure it yet. I ride a 21” or...
08-20-21, 12:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

I’ll have to wait a bit to see it in person, but...

I’ll have to wait a bit to see it in person, but from the photos I have it looks like the hubs match (even if the skewers don’t). Do they look like Campy Tipo hubs to anyone’s discerning eye? ...
08-19-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By orcas island

Another LeChampion pickup

A friend grabbed this Motobecane LeChampion for me today. Bought sight unseen from a Craigslist ad with no photos. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was a 1972, reasonably intact and...
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By orcas island

That is a beautiful bike, in a popular size. The...

That is a beautiful bike, in a popular size. The most eye-catching color scheme that Motobecane came up with (in my opinion).
I agree with the $600- $700 price range. A buyer looking for that...
07-31-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By orcas island

Luckily, the paint on this one is still in very...

Luckily, the paint on this one is still in very good condition for a bike that’s nearly fifty years old. Just a little rub along the length of the top tube from leaning against things, and a couple...
07-30-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By orcas island

Wow- yours is that lovely lilac color. Very nice!

Wow- yours is that lovely lilac color. Very nice!
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