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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Solano Swap Meet. Trust me.... it"s a dump,...

Solano Swap Meet. Trust me.... it"s a dump, alright. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

It is for sale....... :innocent:

It is for sale....... :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Electric blue 56cm Nishiki International, in...

Electric blue 56cm Nishiki International, in fantastic condition. Just put it up on CL:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/nishikiinternational-4.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

$200,000? For a Free Spirit? Really? Maybe if...

$200,000? For a Free Spirit? Really? Maybe if it was made out of gold..... :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Oh - absolutely. For $5, it is a no-brainer. I...

Oh - absolutely. For $5, it is a no-brainer. I didn't mean to imply otherwise - it is more than worth the fin for the parts. That's how I ended up with the Giant I mentioned. I had no use for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Even at $5, you might regret trying to make a...

Even at $5, you might regret trying to make a buck on this one. :) It is a decent quality bike and will make someone a nice ride, but I'll be surprised if you can get more than $60-$80 for it after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

You paid too much. :D

You paid too much. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I almost stripped mine - I really didn't think it...

I almost stripped mine - I really didn't think it was salable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

It is a 27" frame, so about 66/67cm. A 6'6"...

It is a 27" frame, so about 66/67cm.

A 6'6" fellow just rode off with it, grinning from ear to ear. He had his 62cm bike stolen a few days ago, but said that one was a bit small for him, anyhow....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I'll need to but wood blocks on the pedals first,...

I'll need to but wood blocks on the pedals first, and use a step ladder to get on it. Even that genetic freak Bikingshearer is too small for this one. :)

I was going to strip it for parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Look what $15 gets you. This was missing the RD...

Look what $15 gets you. This was missing the RD and needed to be cabled and cleaned, but it came out nice for a low-end bike. Now all I have to do is match it up with Frankenstein and I'm all set. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

This just went out the door tonight. Another...

This just went out the door tonight. Another City Girl squeals with delight and takes home the bike of her dreams. I never get tired of it. :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Sadly, I'll be missing Mill Valley. I'll be up...

Sadly, I'll be missing Mill Valley. I'll be up in Ukiah, riding the Mendocino Monster (http://www.mendocinomonster.com/Mendocino_Monster/Home.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

A nice little Schwinn World, all dolled up and...

A nice little Schwinn World, all dolled up and ready for some lucky coed:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/SchwinnWorld-1.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Just picked up a Mityata 912 today at a garage...

Just picked up a Mityata 912 today at a garage sale..... they any good?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

It was back on page 3. It's a wonder it keeps...

It was back on page 3. It's a wonder it keeps getting added to, what with the new "improved" forum search engine being so fantastic and all..... :rolleyes:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Picked this up as a frame set on eBay, and built...

Picked this up as a frame set on eBay, and built it up from the parts bin (save bottom bracket and headset). A pedestrian but solid, reliable build, which will make some co-ed/city girl very happy:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Just fished this frame set off of eBay for ~$100...

Just fished this frame set off of eBay for ~$100 delivered. Low end but pretty, and I have all the parts to build it out and move it along. A 50cm Univega Viva Sport in lilac, with chrome fork ends....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Yeah - June. If you happen to come through the...

Yeah - June. If you happen to come through the East Bay before that and care to drag it along, drop me a pm. 56cm is close enough. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I'd like to see that Tommasini, if you still have...

I'd like to see that Tommasini, if you still have it. Looked like it might be my size - make me a deal.... :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Another small road bike gets a new lease on life...

Another small road bike gets a new lease on life with the chance to thrill a coed. I fished this little Centurion Sport DLX out of CL on New Year's Day. As received, it was in tatters and needed a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Yeah - don't think it's a 'vette. The nose is...

Yeah - don't think it's a 'vette. The nose is too squared off, and I don't see the headlight bubbles.

EDIT: I take that back - could be an '86 or so, but the side fender light clear/amber is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Apparently, neither do you. That Bimmer you...

Apparently, neither do you.

That Bimmer you linked to - if a dealer is listing it for 6k, you can bet your life it it a HIGH mileage car. Hell - it's over 10 years old, and look at the list of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Cool.. I'm not up on vintage Shimano mtb...

Cool.. I'm not up on vintage Shimano mtb hardware, but apparently the STX group this bike is wearing is solid mid-level hardware for that era.

I just finished wiping it down, and it appears almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Thanks to a PM last Thursday from a BF'er I've...

Thanks to a PM last Thursday from a BF'er I've never had the pleasure of meeting in person, I was given a heads-up on a garage sale listing on CL in my neighborhood for 7am Saturday.

I got there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

A basket case Lambert that I picked up over a...

A basket case Lambert that I picked up over a year ago for $50. This thing was a mess, and included the "death fork" and a tubular wheel set. It was so bad that I stuck it in the shed and forgot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Yes, way. :) I've had a 100% success rate...

Yes, way. :)

I've had a 100% success rate getting trigger shifters functioning again.

What happens is this - the little spring loaded pawl gets gummed up as the old grease hardens, and stops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Here's my $50 62cm Raleigh Touring 18, cleaned,...

Here's my $50 62cm Raleigh Touring 18, cleaned, tuned, and already listed on CL:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/Raleightouring18.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

A fellow BF member gave me a call a few weeks...

A fellow BF member gave me a call a few weeks ago, and alerted me to this little jewel on CL - less than 10 miles from my home. For $35, I bagged a clean little Univega Viva Sport. Not sure where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Thanks for the compliment. I've flipped so many...

Thanks for the compliment. I've flipped so many bikes that I can take 'em apart and rebuild 'em in my sleep. :)

I have no idea if it is original or not. As pictured, that is how I found it at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

As long as I can sell it for a profit, I don't...

As long as I can sell it for a profit, I don't really care what it's made out of. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I haven't poked my head here in a while - just...

I haven't poked my head here in a while - just haven't been buying and flipping bike like I used to. I've got three in the garage right now, and just finished this one tonight.

It is a Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I was on the phone with OFG, and while I was...

I was on the phone with OFG, and while I was chatting with him I was browsing CL. The ad popped up, and it looked to be in my area. After I hung up with OFG I gave the guy a call on the off-chance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

No - it has some nicks and scrapes here and...

No - it has some nicks and scrapes here and there. Looks to be mostly from being moved around in the garage since 1982 or so. The bike is equipped with a Shimano Deore group.

LBS sticker and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Yes, 25". Came with original owner's manual, LBS...

Yes, 25". Came with original owner's manual, LBS assembly card, hang tag, original receipt, and acetate bag with Raleigh emblem fob on a gold string loop.

Seems to be a decent touring bike, made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Just bagged this for $50. A freakishly large...

Just bagged this for $50. A freakishly large Raleigh touring bike:

http://images.craigslist.org/3me3p93o6ZZZZZZZZZ95853381f579a2f1682.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Picked off on CL for $40, and it was not even 5...

Picked off on CL for $40, and it was not even 5 miles from me. A clean, but low end "Made in Taiwan" Centurion Cuscom DLX mixte. Just some surface rust and cracked tires, other than that in nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-08, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Not a lot of "catching" going on around here. ...

Not a lot of "catching" going on around here. Ever since gas went to $4 a gallon, everyone and their brother started flipping bikes and the supply dried up pretty quickly. Even though the price of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

I'll pull 'em down tomorrow when I get a chance,...

I'll pull 'em down tomorrow when I get a chance, take a good look at them, and shoot you a pm. I do know they are high flange hubs. Right now it's about 40 degrees in the garage, and I ain't going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Let's see..... They came to me in a trade with a...

Let's see..... They came to me in a trade with a bunch of other stuff. They look original, and (IIRC) are 27" wheels. I'd have to drag them down to check, but they would probably need a rebuild and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Naw - don't need any old stuff, and the garage is...

Naw - don't need any old stuff, and the garage is full enough already. Plus, I have a set of Record hubs laced to Wiennman rims hanging in the rafters, and they have been hanging there for a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By bigbossman

Just nabbed these on eBay for $26 - a NOS...

Just nabbed these on eBay for $26 - a NOS "modern" Veloce hubset. Don't know why - I don't need them. Just because they were cheap, shiny, and new, I guess......
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