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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

I bought the parts stash of a local flipper that...

I bought the parts stash of a local flipper that had to get out of the business with an impeding apartment move coming in a few weeks. I bought all of his spare parts which was bins and bins of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Correct on the year. It was purchased from the...

Correct on the year. It was purchased from the original owner who still rides (lugged steel Tommasini with Ultegra and a steel TIGed Sirrius) and he had the original catalog and paper work from when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

My second Peugeot find within the last month: ...

My second Peugeot find within the last month:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4591128792_d59404c55f_o.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Courtesy of my WTB bikes ad on the local CL I...

Courtesy of my WTB bikes ad on the local CL I bought a repainted Peugeot PX10 in my size that has been partially upgraded to Campagnolo NR parts. The seller included all of the stock Simplex, Mafac,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

I tried to snag that, but I knew I read the add...

I tried to snag that, but I knew I read the add too late. Nice pick up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

The C&V disease always starts innocent enough...

The C&V disease always starts innocent enough then before you know it you have a garage, basement, and/or shed full of bikes and parts.

A recent find on the catch and release program. It found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

I am going to have to beg to differ on that. ...

I am going to have to beg to differ on that. Older MTBs very often had 28/38/48 cranksets which would work perfectly fine on a touring bike. I have also seen a number of touring bikes built up with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

I haven't posted much in awhile so here are two...

I haven't posted much in awhile so here are two finds all cleaned up and ready for a new owner:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3975040081_8598303448.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

The pawl inside the shifter gets gummed up after...

The pawl inside the shifter gets gummed up after years of use (and neglect) and will generally stop moving. That is what happens when you push the shift level and it doesn't catch. The fix is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Mountain bikes have always been harder to sell,...

Mountain bikes have always been harder to sell, and they sell for much less. I often have trouble selling decent bike shop big name (early Schwinn, Trek, GF, Jamis, Cannondale, etc.) for $100-150...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Ah no, frame and fork are DEFINITELY BENT and...

Ah no, frame and fork are DEFINITELY BENT and that is probably why it was headed for the trash. Grab a straight edge and put it under the top tube. I bet it doesn't sit flush against the frame. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

They have worked for me in the past. I had two...

They have worked for me in the past. I had two different WTB ads up in the past and both worked well. One was WTB track bike and I didn't list what size I was looking for or anything. I just said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Here are two of my previous finds all fixed up,...

Here are two of my previous finds all fixed up, polished up and ready for the local CL. 84' Trek 520 and 69' Raleigh Super Course Mixte:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Not Paramounts. They look to be both 1988...

Not Paramounts. They look to be both 1988 Preludes: http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1988_11.jpg. Still a nice catch at $150 for the pair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Here is my haul today from the AA/Saline bike...

Here is my haul today from the AA/Saline bike show/swap. The bike is an American Flyer? made in Japan of double butted hi-ten!! Strangely enough it has nice Suntour GS dropouts on it and a weird...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Pics or it didn't happen. Frame/fork alone...

Pics or it didn't happen. Frame/fork alone should be worth more than your purchase price BTW.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

I pick up from the local CL today, 1970's I am...

I pick up from the local CL today, 1970's I am guessing Gitane track standard that is close to my size too (61cm seat tube and 58cm top tube both ctc). I got it sans seat and front wheel. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

Here is my thrift store find from today, a...

Here is my thrift store find from today, a vintage leather camera case for $5. It will be modified into a handlebar bag using a VO decaleur mount and support from the bottom by my nitto rack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-09, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,706
Posted By redxj

What is your preferred top tube length? I was...

What is your preferred top tube length? I was also looking for a big (62/63cm) touring bike for my self for awhile. The problem I find with the huge majority of them was really short top tubes even...
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