Not a flipper BUT…
07-12-23, 11:19 AM
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Not a flipper BUT…
I am present living in a temporary situation with all of my bikes and most of my tools having been moved. Not liking the idea of living without a bicycle I found a Trek 410T in my size with serviceable tires for $125, not the best deal ever but a solid value. The 410 can be brought to a rideable condition with my minimum tool kit but the wheels are not so great. Not having any wheel tools apart from a spoke wrench I reasoned purchasing another whole bicycle would likely be the most economical option.
I found this too small Nishiki Comp II on OfferUp for $50, the add was nine months old but the seller did reply and said that yes it was still for sale. Araya 20a rims, Sunshine Gyro Master hubs (Sansin branded Superbe?) correct rear spacing, ss spokes, garage kept and almost never ridden wheels easily worth 50 bucks alone. I also figured at a minimum the mint Sugino Super Mighty crank and Silca Impero pump more than justified the purchase.
A little googling revealed the Kashimax saddle to be a desirable BMX accessory so I listed it on FeeBay, it sold for $56! I then traded the frame locally for two “Mystery frames” both my size one turned out to be a Cilo 531 touring bike and the other a high end Lejeune.
I just thought someone might appreciate this tale.
1982 Nishiki Comp II
Lejeune (yellow), Cilo (white).
I found this too small Nishiki Comp II on OfferUp for $50, the add was nine months old but the seller did reply and said that yes it was still for sale. Araya 20a rims, Sunshine Gyro Master hubs (Sansin branded Superbe?) correct rear spacing, ss spokes, garage kept and almost never ridden wheels easily worth 50 bucks alone. I also figured at a minimum the mint Sugino Super Mighty crank and Silca Impero pump more than justified the purchase.
A little googling revealed the Kashimax saddle to be a desirable BMX accessory so I listed it on FeeBay, it sold for $56! I then traded the frame locally for two “Mystery frames” both my size one turned out to be a Cilo 531 touring bike and the other a high end Lejeune.
I just thought someone might appreciate this tale.
1982 Nishiki Comp II
Lejeune (yellow), Cilo (white).
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07-12-23, 12:01 PM
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That's some fine horse tradin' I'd say. Well done.
07-12-23, 12:43 PM
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I am present living in a temporary situation with all of my bikes and most of my tools having been moved. Not liking the idea of living without a bicycle I found a Trek 410T in my size with serviceable tires for $125, not my best deal ever but a solid value. The 410 can be brought to a rideable condition with my minimum tool kit but the wheels are not so great. Not having any wheel tools apart from a spoke wrench I reasoned purchasing another whole bicycle would likely be the most economical option.
I found this too small Nishiki Comp II on OfferUp for $50, the add had been up for 9 months but the seller did reply and said that yes it was still for sale. Araya 20a rims, Sunshine Giro Master hubs (Sansin branded Superbe?) correct rear spacing, ss spokes, garage kept and almost never ridden wheels easily worth 50 bucks alone. I also figured at a minimum the mint Sugino Super Mighty crank and Silca Impero pump more than justified the purchase.
A little googling revealed the Kashimax saddle to be a desirable BMX accessory so I listed it on FeeBay, it sold $56! I then traded the frame locally for two “Mystery frames” both my size one turned out to be a Cilo 531 touring bike and the other a high end Lejeune.
I just thought someone might appreciate this tale.
1982 Nishiki Comp II
Lejeune (yellow), Cilo (white).
I found this too small Nishiki Comp II on OfferUp for $50, the add had been up for 9 months but the seller did reply and said that yes it was still for sale. Araya 20a rims, Sunshine Giro Master hubs (Sansin branded Superbe?) correct rear spacing, ss spokes, garage kept and almost never ridden wheels easily worth 50 bucks alone. I also figured at a minimum the mint Sugino Super Mighty crank and Silca Impero pump more than justified the purchase.
A little googling revealed the Kashimax saddle to be a desirable BMX accessory so I listed it on FeeBay, it sold $56! I then traded the frame locally for two “Mystery frames” both my size one turned out to be a Cilo 531 touring bike and the other a high end Lejeune.
I just thought someone might appreciate this tale.
1982 Nishiki Comp II
Lejeune (yellow), Cilo (white).
congratulations on some fine horse tradin' and an excellent report
Suntour Superbe hub note -
any Suntour marked hub is made by Matsumoto - not the other way round
MAEDA and Matsumoto were members of the same keiretsu, or trade association/export group
so a cycle which is equipped with MAEDA bits will usually exhibit hubs produced by Matsumoto
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07-12-23, 01:10 PM
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Suntour Superbe hub note -
any Suntour marked hub is made by Matsumoto - not the other way round
MAEDA and Matsumoto were members of the same keiretsu, or trade association/export group
so a cycle which is equipped with MAEDA bits will usually exhibit hubs produced by Matsumoto
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Suntour Superbe hub note -
any Suntour marked hub is made by Matsumoto - not the other way round
MAEDA and Matsumoto were members of the same keiretsu, or trade association/export group
so a cycle which is equipped with MAEDA bits will usually exhibit hubs produced by Matsumoto
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Pro or Pro am was the Sansin Branded Superbe.
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07-12-23, 01:42 PM
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Well done! I have twice found myself in a similar predicament . Both times I bought complete ill-fitted bikes to get wheel sets. Both times I came out on the plus side .....by a bunch! I end up with many spare parts for trade or sale plus wheels a a bargain and my original investment adequately compensated. This was the last set of wheels ......
a set of these on a $60 bike!Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims with Superbe hubs with SS spokes, plus a bunch of parts
a set of these on a $60 bike!Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims with Superbe hubs with SS spokes, plus a bunch of parts
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