AdventureManCO 

Okay, I've been looking forward to doing this for a long time, so I'm really excited. I've been inspired to reduce the size of the collection/fleet/garbage pile. The inspiration for this has come from a few sources, and as I have been figuring out my fit and the type of bikes I like and what qualities I like in them, I realize it is time. Sooooo...


PREFACE!

What the heck is even happening?

Well, I'm giving away free bikes and frames. That's pretty much it!

Why are you doing this?

A bout of temporary insanity? A fit of madness? Out of space? Perhaps those Huffys do ride better than anyone thinks! Hmm...things to ponder!

Maybe a hint of all of the above, but the truth, as we all know, is that it's way more fun to give than receive. And I have been the recipient of more than a fair share of kindness, free-age, and help. I have been truly blessed in my life, both from members on the forum, and in other areas of my life. It's time to give back! And I'm really excited to do so!

My hope is that whomever becomes the recipient/custodian can find their own way to give back and pay it forward, in whatever shape that takes. Maybe it's a little extra kindness towards someone, maybe it's writing that letter to an estranged family member they've been scared to write, maybe it's helping that old lady across the street or helping that person fix their flat tire on the side of the road. Or maybe it's just helping @cudak888 lift his gorgeous Huffy onto that new bike mount he made!


How does it work?

Well, if you want it, it's yours! However, while I admit I have zero control over anything once it leaves my hands, I will ask our dear bike flippers to stay thine hands! Yes, you could probably make a little money off of it. So could I have. But that isn't the point. Some things are just better than making a buck, and while I'm a firm believer in releasing obligations from things that aren't yours, let's at least try to give the folks who either A) have been looking for one of these for a while, or B), someone that is going to really derive a lot of joy from owning/fixing/riding the first shot at these. If I get no takers, I will be moving things on to the local co-op to decide from there.

Location, location, location...

As they always say! I'm to the southeast of the Denver, CO metro area. My first preference is for you to just come and get it from me, of course! I'm happy to help send any bikes/frames/parts along with anyone that might help them make their journey to you, and if you've got ideas for facilitation, I'm all ears. I am also thinking about attending Cino this year, so I could potentially bring some stuff up there with me.

I'm really, really, hoping I don't have to pack up the whole bikes and ship them out, however, I will figure out a way to do so for the right person. I would also really, really prefer not to pay for shipping, since I paid for the bikes when I first got them and would hope to not have to pay for them once I take leave of them.

Thanks for looking, and let's have some fun! I've got a LOT of items I'm going to be posting, and we're going to be going from 'wow' to 'yeeow!' to 'holy cow!!!' hahaha



7th up...













Whoa...it's gettin' serious now!

First of all...yes yes, I know. The levers. The bars. The seat. I know!!

Well, I need to make room for all my future Confentes with 50th Anniversary Campy groupsets so it's time to clear house!

This is a very nice bike. The flagship of the bike boom! I found it in 2019 at a co-op, yet didn't purchase until 2020 - and it was still there! It cleaned up very well. In reality, it was in stellar condition, and someone had taken the time to replace the heavy, clunky parts with alloy components - all very tastefully done, and the bike runs flawlessly. I took this one on the 2022 Tweed Ride with the Creekside Steel Cycling Club and it performed admirably. The bars may not be to everyone's taste (including my own - it really needs some North Road bars), but what a great base to start from! My favorite part of the bike is the two-tone fade to the paint. Somewhere, this bike sat out (or in?) the sun and one side of it faded to this beautiful bluish/green fade and it is lovely. Not a spec of rust anywhere on the bike - the chrome is perfect. Those nice Capella lugs...there is nothing not to like here! Well, okay, the saddle. I'm keeping the Brooks that I had on, and it really deserves one! I actually should apologize for the picture of it w/ this hideous seat on it lol.



Yes, I am a little crazy to get rid of this one, but y'all know me...I'm the 'Huffy' guy - a little crazy just comes w/ the territory.


I may have someone already interested in this one. We'll see!

AdventureManCO 

Here it is on the tweed ride:




C'mon let's find this one a good home!

ehcoplex 

Hot dang, that thing is gorgeous! Man, thank goodness it's too small for me or I'd be searching my address book for someone in CO who might be able to facilitate for me. Yeah, bars-levers-seat, sure, but easily remedied. Someone's going to score an elegant ride.

bykemike 

Nice gesture Adv Man! What size is this nice Raleigh?

stoneageyosh

PM sent.

USAZorro

Looks like 23-1/2" to me.

bikemig 

So glad I don't live in CO. GLWS, err, give away,

AdventureManCO 

For all interested, this frame appears to be about 57.5cm c-t-c.

However, the bike has found a new home! And a great, Huffy-appreciator home at that! I couldn't ask for anything more!

stoneageyosh

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However, the bike has found a new home! And a great, Huffy-appreciator home at that! I couldn't ask for anything more![/QUOTE]

Thank you for the promotion to H-A! Or, hahahahaha!

AdventureManCO 

cudak888 

@AdventureManCO - what bars are those? Friend of mine locally is looking for something like that.

-Kurt

AdventureManCO 

They are sort of an alloy cruiser type bar. If stoneageyosh isn't interested in them (I'm sending him some North Road bars w/ this bike), then I'd be happy to send them to you.

RB1-luvr

this is wonderful. You're a heck of a guy for doing this.

stoneageyosh

Will let you know later as the bike is for my cousin and he may like them or not. If he prefers the NR I will need brake levers. Send me a PM as a reminder that I can find easier.

AdventureManCO 

Found a box finally, and I can also throw in some brake levers to work w/ the NR bar as well. I'm hoping this one and the PXN-10 can all fit in the same box. A couple of the boxes I got from the shop are HUGE, so I'm ready to pack it full!

stoneageyosh

Great! Appreciate the brake levers.
Will have to see which bars end up on the Raleigh. Hopefully the others find homes soon.

AdventureManCO 

I haven't forgotten about this one! This one will be the 'MEGA' box, what with two bikes, parts, the whole she-bang!

I'm about to get one guy's frame out for shipping, then I'm going to get the Dawes out, so then I'll be able to focus just one this one and the PXN-10. In the meantime, I'll need to figure out how to ship a whole bike (have only shipped framesets thus far) since I want to do it right.