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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Thanks for the info, T. I'm not sure what...

Thanks for the info, T.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, since it's way too big for me. Maybe strip it down, clean it up and sell the frame set. The parts will come in handy for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

A friend gave me this huge Fuji del REY... said...

A friend gave me this huge Fuji del REY... said he was done with it. It's in riding condition but could use some tires and a bit of TLC. Photos show bike as is.

The rims are gold in the center....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Found in the trash today. Miyata Super Liberty....

Found in the trash today. Miyata Super Liberty. It obviously was left outside for a while, but I still couldn't resist walking it home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

What's wrong with it that it should not have been...

What's wrong with it that it should not have been saved?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Found on the curb with "FREE" sign on 'em. Murray...

Found on the curb with "FREE" sign on 'em. Murray rigid MTB's. One 24" and one 26". After only an hour or so tune up, both are now ready to sell/give away.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Given to me today from a friend of my father....

Given to me today from a friend of my father. Schwinn World Sport.

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/IMG_0546_zpsh75hevxe.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Found in the trash. A free Free Spirit! ...

Found in the trash. A free Free Spirit!

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/IMG_0544_zps3fn2oief.jpg (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/mlskol/media/IMG_0544_zps3fn2oief.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

I picked up these two at a charity bike swap...

I picked up these two at a charity bike swap recently for $40 each.

Nishiki Competition
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/NishikiCompside.jpg

46/52 by 34/14 gearing seemed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-10, 01:25 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Does it work? Be careful, anything over 20 mph is...

Does it work? Be careful, anything over 20 mph is redline teritory!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

These his and hers Schwinn Collegiate 5 speeds...

These his and hers Schwinn Collegiate 5 speeds were recently found in the trash together. Both are 1973 models and show very low mileage. Paint and decals are near mint, and the fenders don't even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

I've been wanting a truing stand for some time...

I've been wanting a truing stand for some time now, but was always too cheap to buy one. That ended when I found this Minoura unit on CL for $20. Yeah!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Nice catch. If it were me I'd consider giving the...

Nice catch. If it were me I'd consider giving the Fuji the quickie make ready with the remaining parts, (could even be a single speed locked in a decent gear) and then give it back to the homeless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-09, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

I see those on CL for over $200 around here....

I see those on CL for over $200 around here. Yours looks really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

This weeks curbside catch from Dad. 58cm...

This weeks curbside catch from Dad. 58cm Panasonic Sport 1000. Checks out nice, doesn't need anything but a tube and my normal 5-6 hours of cleaning and rebuilding before it gets posted on CL.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

The Miyata 110 from a previous weeks trash pick...

The Miyata 110 from a previous weeks trash pick up after the clean up/rebuild. It turned out the wheels were too warped to save.
I used the wheels off the Super Le Tour since I sold that frame set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Is that chainring design supposed to be a hand,...

Is that chainring design supposed to be a hand, or is that just my imagination?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

I don't do garage sales very often, but found...

I don't do garage sales very often, but found this while riding my bike in the neighborhood.
The woman was just starting to close the garage door for the day when I noticed this old
Chicago built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Maybe this is true, but as long as the adjustment...

Maybe this is true, but as long as the adjustment screws are tight, and the derailleur doesn't get bashed in some way, how could it end up in the spokes?

Oh, and the dork disk on my SLT pictured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Schwinn Super Le Tour, as found at the curb with...

Schwinn Super Le Tour, as found at the curb with the trash. This bike is a 63cm with
Columbus TENAX decal. The paint is near mint with very few scratches, it should clean up
very nicely. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

Most of the bikes I get are free to me. My Father...

Most of the bikes I get are free to me. My Father in law is the best source, as he picks up plenty on trash day along with other sellable stuff, and gives me first pick. The bikes I don't want he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

This past winter my manager gave me a 3-speed...

This past winter my manager gave me a 3-speed ladies Breeze in red that turned out almost as nice as the yellow one above did. A co-worker expressed interest when she seen it so I gave it to her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

The yellow Breeze went for asking price; $85. I...

The yellow Breeze went for asking price; $85. I even threw in (and installed) a retro rear rack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Br...

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Breezeside.jpg

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Breezechainguard.jpg

This Schwinn Breeze was garbage picked by my father in law. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Or...

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/OrangeKratesidefront.jpg

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/OrangeKraterear2.jpg

I was working the change machine at the local car...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,630
Posted By AlmostTrick

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Bl...

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BlueRaysfront.jpg

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BlueRaysrear.jpg

My father in law does trash pickup for fun and profit. He...
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