Closest Vintage Bike Acquired that is mint, or very close to it...
04-04-20, 05:53 PM
#51
Disciple of St. Tullio
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: State of Jefferson
Posts: 743
Bikes: Ciöcc, Bianchi, DeRosa, Eddy Merckx, Frejus, Hampsten, Kondor, Losa, Magni, Pegoretti, Pelizzoli, Pogliaghi, Scapin
Mentioned: 38 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 267 Post(s)
Liked 334 Times
in
140 Posts
04-04-20, 06:52 PM
#52
Full Member
Unfortunately, most of the "minty" bikes I've found didn't fit..a mid 80s Raleigh Kodiak, an 83 Schwinn Voyageur SP, a 74 Raleigh International come to mind. But the one that did fit & I still ride is an 83 Specialized Sequoia I picked up for $75
04-04-20, 09:22 PM
#53
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Posts: 11,674
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Mentioned: 210 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1372 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,751 Times
in
938 Posts
Now that blows my kilt up! What a beauty.
__________________
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
04-04-20, 11:02 PM
#54
If I own it, I ride it
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cardinal Country
Posts: 5,580
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Mentioned: 56 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 591 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 662 Times
in
311 Posts
Correct.
A humorous bit about Ray opening the box. I asked him if he wanted to open the box and he immediately said , "Where's my knife!" I think he was as stoked as I to get the bike.
A humorous bit about Ray opening the box. I asked him if he wanted to open the box and he immediately said , "Where's my knife!" I think he was as stoked as I to get the bike.
Likes For CV-6:
04-05-20, 09:18 AM
#55
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: NJ
Posts: 626
Bikes: 68 SS, 72 Fuji Finest, 72 PX-10, 77 Pana Pro 7000, 84 Pinnarello Treviso NR, 84 Trek 520, 88 Project KOM, 90 Trek 750, 91 Trek 930
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 184 Post(s)
Liked 204 Times
in
142 Posts
1977 Panasonic Pro 7000 with 1st gen Dura Ace in black.
Likes For dmark:
04-05-20, 11:05 AM
#57
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kalamazoo MI
Posts: 20,650
Bikes: Fuji SL2.1 Carbon Di2 Cannondale Synapse Alloy 4 Trek Checkpoint ALR-5 Viscount Aerospace Pro Colnago Classic Rabobank Schwinn Waterford PMount Raleigh C50 Cromoly Hybrid Legnano Tipo Roma Pista
Mentioned: 58 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3089 Post(s)
Liked 6,593 Times
in
3,781 Posts
04-05-20, 02:58 PM
#58
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Posts: 11,674
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Mentioned: 210 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1372 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,751 Times
in
938 Posts
Raleigh International. How long have I longed for one of those. I did score this near mint example, setting me back twenty dollars (longer story). Sadly, this one was wayyyy too big for me, I striped the bike for parts and sold the frame to a girl in Hawaii who gave it to her fella for hohoho season...
__________________
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
04-06-20, 04:20 PM
#59
Member
Mine would be this vintage Sears 5 speed made in Austria. I had to cut some string from the back wheel, But, after that and air in the tires, it is a great ride.
04-06-20, 05:08 PM
#60
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Posts: 11,674
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Mentioned: 210 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1372 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,751 Times
in
938 Posts
__________________
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
Likes For PeeCee:
04-06-20, 07:39 PM
#62
Bikes are okay, I guess.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Posts: 6,938
Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Giant CFM-2, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT
Mentioned: 69 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2647 Post(s)
Liked 2,446 Times
in
1,557 Posts
This little 3-speed Condor from Switzerland was missing its handlebars when I found it at the co-op but was complete (but for the broken taillight) and original otherwise.
04-06-20, 08:43 PM
#63
Full Member
I've got a couple bikes in my collection that are exceptionally clean. But the one that looks like it just came out of the showroom is my silver with black panels 1974 Motobecane Grand Record. It's in "as new" condition and appears to be catalog correct. Funny thing about it is there is a black paint smudge on the right seat stay that apparently got past the quality control people … it's under the clear coat!
The Raleigh Competition and'75 Motobecane Grand Record are pretty mint, too.
Black paint smudge on seat stay
The Raleigh Competition and'75 Motobecane Grand Record are pretty mint, too.
Black paint smudge on seat stay
Last edited by motogeek; 04-06-20 at 08:47 PM.
09-11-20, 09:17 PM
#64
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 62
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy, 1965 Schwinn Varsity Tourist in coppertone, 1967 Schwinn Varsity Tourist (ladies) in coppertone, 1984 Schwinn Tornado, 1987 Lotus Excelle in white
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
1984/85 Lotus Challenger in Lavender
Bought this today. Not a scratch on it. Love this bike!
Likes For Barrynof:
09-12-20, 12:11 AM
#66
Senior Member
I've had a few. This one being the oldest. As found with a layer of dust. If there's a scratch on it, I haven't found it yet
09-12-20, 01:39 AM
#67
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 13,038
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 267 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4510 Post(s)
Liked 6,377 Times
in
3,667 Posts
Likes For merziac:
09-12-20, 01:57 AM
#68
Full Member
87 ice pink prelude that was bought, maybe ridden a few times and stored in a spare room for 30 years. It was 100% original and flawless.
I was moving and trying to downsize so I sold it. I don't even want to look for the pic. It will make me even sadder
I was moving and trying to downsize so I sold it. I don't even want to look for the pic. It will make me even sadder
09-12-20, 01:58 AM
#69
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,035
Bikes: 1963? Anquetil , 1973 PX10,1979 PX10,1984 PX10, VITUS 979 PX10DU,1970S ALAN,1985 PSV10,1980s PY10FC,1978 bERTIN,ALAN carbon
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 283 Post(s)
Liked 636 Times
in
283 Posts
79 PX10 . as found apart from saddle and bar tape. Previous owner obviously looked after it . Paint almost perfect. Chrome is excellent
Likes For 1simplexnut:
09-12-20, 05:24 AM
#70
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 62
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy, 1965 Schwinn Varsity Tourist in coppertone, 1967 Schwinn Varsity Tourist (ladies) in coppertone, 1984 Schwinn Tornado, 1987 Lotus Excelle in white
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
09-12-20, 05:32 AM
#71
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 62
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy, 1965 Schwinn Varsity Tourist in coppertone, 1967 Schwinn Varsity Tourist (ladies) in coppertone, 1984 Schwinn Tornado, 1987 Lotus Excelle in white
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
1972 Schwinn Continental Deluxe in burgundy
Weighing in at a hefty 42 lbs! I love this bike. I bought it a few years back. It's the same bike I had as a kid.
09-12-20, 05:35 AM
#72
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 62
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Continental in burgundy, 1965 Schwinn Varsity Tourist in coppertone, 1967 Schwinn Varsity Tourist (ladies) in coppertone, 1984 Schwinn Tornado, 1987 Lotus Excelle in white
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
1965 Schwinn Varsity Tourist Deluxe in coppertone
Weighs 45 lbs!!!! It's a bit too tall for me. Feels like I am riding a high wheel.
09-12-20, 09:01 AM
#73
Extraordinary Magnitude
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Waukesha WI
Posts: 13,646
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
Mentioned: 84 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2608 Post(s)
Liked 1,699 Times
in
935 Posts
My concept of "mint" as it applies to bikes has certainly changed over the years.
One of my first cool bikes was a Raliegh Sprite- my memory is that it was almost unused... I don't know how true that is.
The next cooler bike I got was my Trek 420. That bike was beautiful. The paint was astonishing. Again, I remember it being "mint" but again, I don't think that was actually the case.
Most of all the pix I had of those bikes went away with Image Shack.
The reason I really doubt my memory- is that when I got my Stumpjumper- I thought it was really really clean. It's not. It's not quite "ridden hard and put away wet" but it's certainly "well loved."
One of my first cool bikes was a Raliegh Sprite- my memory is that it was almost unused... I don't know how true that is.
The next cooler bike I got was my Trek 420. That bike was beautiful. The paint was astonishing. Again, I remember it being "mint" but again, I don't think that was actually the case.
Most of all the pix I had of those bikes went away with Image Shack.
The reason I really doubt my memory- is that when I got my Stumpjumper- I thought it was really really clean. It's not. It's not quite "ridden hard and put away wet" but it's certainly "well loved."
__________________
*Recipient of the 2006 Time Magazine "Person Of The Year" Award*
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
09-12-20, 09:46 AM
#74
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Great White North
Posts: 1,226
Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Caad 8, 2010 Opus Fidelio, 1985 Peugeot UO14, 1999 Peugeot Dune, Sakai Select, L'Avantage, 1971 Gitane Apache Standard, 1999 Specialized Hard Rock
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 548 Post(s)
Liked 473 Times
in
302 Posts
Just picked up this Sakai yesterday for a reasonable price in this pandemic bike boom. Well maintained and ready to ride. I'll make some minor upgrades and enjoy it along with my Peugeot UO14. Will admit to just missing a few beauties though!
09-12-20, 09:48 AM
#75
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 13,038
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 267 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4510 Post(s)
Liked 6,377 Times
in
3,667 Posts
Scarred for life.
Likes For merziac: