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Location: Berea, Kentucky
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89 Nishiki Custom Sport--My Father-in-Law gave it to me for free. Will hopefully have some updated pictures in the other picture thread soon.
#2827
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Wheels are 700c Araya double walled / eyeletted and the tyres are 700:35 Schwalbe CX Compes.
Stopped downtown and when I came back to the bike had a bunch messengers gathered around admiring the new rig and they had already figured it was one of my builds.
Stopped downtown and when I came back to the bike had a bunch messengers gathered around admiring the new rig and they had already figured it was one of my builds.
#2828
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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Sounds like a cozy small town. What's the population?
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“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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#2829
aka Tom Reingold
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Someone emailed me and said she could give me two bikes, following her garage sale. She said, "Nothing special." As I was driving to her house, I was thinking, "What might I find? A Huffy? A Masi?"
This specimen was in the middle of Huffy and Masi, but I'm glad to have snagged it. The other is a generic kids' BMX bike, which I also accepted.
This girl seems to be very underused. Her owner is a rabbi's widow who lives on a gigantic hill, and perhaps she's realized she isn't going to be riding any more.
This specimen was in the middle of Huffy and Masi, but I'm glad to have snagged it. The other is a generic kids' BMX bike, which I also accepted.
This girl seems to be very underused. Her owner is a rabbi's widow who lives on a gigantic hill, and perhaps she's realized she isn't going to be riding any more.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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#2830
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
#2831
learning...
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
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Bikes: 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 (Gertie), Outfitters 2600 XC hybrid, Fixed gear on a Trek frame (June Carter Cash) and whatever I'm building at the time
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Here is my '72 Schwinn varsity before and after
Also - I just got an Atala and info is minimal on the internet - sadly it has no campy (my 1st Italian bike and no campy - outrage!) the rear derailer is a Suntour Vx, the front a Gian Robert. looks kinda low-end but the lugs are pretty sweet. any ideas where to find serial number databases or other info?
thanks in advance
Also - I just got an Atala and info is minimal on the internet - sadly it has no campy (my 1st Italian bike and no campy - outrage!) the rear derailer is a Suntour Vx, the front a Gian Robert. looks kinda low-end but the lugs are pretty sweet. any ideas where to find serial number databases or other info?
thanks in advance
#2832
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Someone emailed me and said she could give me two bikes, following her garage sale. She said, "Nothing special." As I was driving to her house, I was thinking, "What might I find? A Huffy? A Masi?"
This specimen was in the middle of Huffy and Masi, but I'm glad to have snagged it. The other is a generic kids' BMX bike, which I also accepted.
This girl seems to be very underused. Her owner is a rabbi's widow who lives on a gigantic hill, and perhaps she's realized she isn't going to be riding any more.
This specimen was in the middle of Huffy and Masi, but I'm glad to have snagged it. The other is a generic kids' BMX bike, which I also accepted.
This girl seems to be very underused. Her owner is a rabbi's widow who lives on a gigantic hill, and perhaps she's realized she isn't going to be riding any more.
#2833
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Boston Burbs
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Bikes: Bedford, IF, Hampsten, DeSalvo, Intense Carbine 27.5, Raleigh Sports, Bianchi C.u.S.S, Soma DC Disc, Bill Boston Tandem
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Also - I just got an Atala and info is minimal on the internet - sadly it has no campy (my 1st Italian bike and no campy - outrage!) the rear derailer is a Suntour Vx, the front a Gian Robert. looks kinda low-end but the lugs are pretty sweet. any ideas where to find serial number databases or other info?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
#2834
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Hi mkeller234 !
You must be sharper than a TACK because you called that exactly right - it IS a Sakae Crank and it IS a Light Action DR, and it does make for a very nice ride.
- A
#2837
Rustbelt Rider
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Canton, OH
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Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
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#2838
learning...
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
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It had been languishing in someone's backyard for years
its amazing what a good scrub, wax, fingernail polish (in the correct color), tin foil, steel wool, and Barkeeper's friend can do. (one another note - my hands will never be the same)
I also had to rebuild the rear wheel with a new rim - so its not completely original.
#2839
aka Tom Reingold
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I agree, K8drums.
Sixty Fiver, you're right that I've been doing well lately, finding nice bikes, but I'm still sticking to nice LOW end bikes, largely out of fear of dealing in the high end. I'm afraid of acquiring bikes and not being able to sell them. Lots of guys here say the high end is where to be, and I may yet discover that.
Currently, word gets around town about me, and people bring me bikes or tell me where to pick them up. They're happy to help, because it puts bikes back into use.
We're starting a bicycle coalition here now. The first official meeting will be Oct 28. The first unofficial meeting was at my kitchen table. I want to promote cycling here, for fun and utility.
Sixty Fiver, you're right that I've been doing well lately, finding nice bikes, but I'm still sticking to nice LOW end bikes, largely out of fear of dealing in the high end. I'm afraid of acquiring bikes and not being able to sell them. Lots of guys here say the high end is where to be, and I may yet discover that.
Currently, word gets around town about me, and people bring me bikes or tell me where to pick them up. They're happy to help, because it puts bikes back into use.
We're starting a bicycle coalition here now. The first official meeting will be Oct 28. The first unofficial meeting was at my kitchen table. I want to promote cycling here, for fun and utility.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
#2840
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Location: Berea, Kentucky
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I agree, K8drums.
Sixty Fiver, you're right that I've been doing well lately, finding nice bikes, but I'm still sticking to nice LOW end bikes, largely out of fear of dealing in the high end. I'm afraid of acquiring bikes and not being able to sell them. Lots of guys here say the high end is where to be, and I may yet discover that.
Currently, word gets around town about me, and people bring me bikes or tell me where to pick them up. They're happy to help, because it puts bikes back into use.
We're starting a bicycle coalition here now. The first official meeting will be Oct 28. The first unofficial meeting was at my kitchen table. I want to promote cycling here, for fun and utility.
Sixty Fiver, you're right that I've been doing well lately, finding nice bikes, but I'm still sticking to nice LOW end bikes, largely out of fear of dealing in the high end. I'm afraid of acquiring bikes and not being able to sell them. Lots of guys here say the high end is where to be, and I may yet discover that.
Currently, word gets around town about me, and people bring me bikes or tell me where to pick them up. They're happy to help, because it puts bikes back into use.
We're starting a bicycle coalition here now. The first official meeting will be Oct 28. The first unofficial meeting was at my kitchen table. I want to promote cycling here, for fun and utility.
#2841
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Central WI
Posts: 24
Bikes: Steyr Waffenrad (My personal favorite), Batavus Sport, Raleigh sport, Miyata 1000, old school Giant hybrid, several vintage transient projects, and a Raleigh Mixte for my FWB's. ;^)
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68 Sears Spyder 10 speed, Rough as a cob. Anyone looking for a project?
#2842
aka Tom Reingold
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Uh, not that project, thanks!
I don't think I've ever seen a 10-speed hi-rise bike!
I don't think I've ever seen a 10-speed hi-rise bike!
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“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
#2843
Lost Again
I don't want one anymore, however.
#2844
Senior Member
That one is pretty collectable, but I don't have the time or inclination either. Put it on ebay, you might get some decent change for it.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
#2846
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Cute! What is it? Yuk for the "aero" brake levers on it! And wow, a Cinelli Unicanitor saddle.. always liked the looks of those, I'd love to try one out some day.
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I really have to quit bringing orphans home, here's another I couldn't resist.
Only $30.00 for the twin.
Anyone have any idea what it is?
Only $30.00 for the twin.
Anyone have any idea what it is?
#2848
Fast Old Guy
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Oh, jeez, I have to admit I had one almost like it in middle school, but mine was a 5 speed. I was really hoping for something like a Continental, a U08 or maybe even a Raleigh Grand Prix, but my parents bought identical Sears "Purple Piles" for my brother & me for Christmas. I think we broke & replaced almost every part on them before we were through.
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Also - I just got an Atala and info is minimal on the internet - sadly it has no campy (my 1st Italian bike and no campy - outrage!) the rear derailer is a Suntour Vx, the front a Gian Robert. looks kinda low-end but the lugs are pretty sweet. any ideas where to find serial number databases or other info?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
#2850
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Hello-
Well, I just found myself into another hobby. Quite by accident really. I was at an aution Saturday where there were a couple cool old bikes. A ladies Schwinn and some cool, old, odd kinda bike I'd never seen before.
Well the odd kinda looking bike is now mine for six bucks. So brought it home, got on the copmputer and found out its a 1969 Raleigh Sports, its all in gold. Which I havent seen any pictures of others yet.
Its really pretty neat, 3 speed works, just aired up the tires and off I went.
So, now I wonder is ther decals and what not for these machines if I were to repaint it?
Thanks for any info you could give me on my newest hobby.
Sorry no pictures yet, wasnt really sure what I was going to find on this.
Gary
Well, I just found myself into another hobby. Quite by accident really. I was at an aution Saturday where there were a couple cool old bikes. A ladies Schwinn and some cool, old, odd kinda bike I'd never seen before.
Well the odd kinda looking bike is now mine for six bucks. So brought it home, got on the copmputer and found out its a 1969 Raleigh Sports, its all in gold. Which I havent seen any pictures of others yet.
Its really pretty neat, 3 speed works, just aired up the tires and off I went.
So, now I wonder is ther decals and what not for these machines if I were to repaint it?
Thanks for any info you could give me on my newest hobby.
Sorry no pictures yet, wasnt really sure what I was going to find on this.
Gary
I'm pretty sure thats not the original saddle, maybe I'm wrong. It has me curious if its notbecause it says Marco- Made in Italy. Anybody heard of this?