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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I bought bike parts sans frameset to complete a...

I bought bike parts sans frameset to complete a Peugeot frame I had acquired last year. I messed up the frame, it was probably French threading so I bought a Puch Pacifica frameset on Ebay. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

For every $20 find, there are many more I pay...

For every $20 find, there are many more I pay too much for. Sometimes I find there is a reason it was only $20 (or $50), and it's never a pleasant revelation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

BUMP! http://imageshack.us/a/img4/4493/tg6f.jpg

BUMP!
http://imageshack.us/a/img4/4493/tg6f.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Moved...

Moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

This is why you shouldn't give up on Craigs List...

This is why you shouldn't give up on Craigs List - and why you should have cash on hand. I ran out over a long lunch hour to pick the TREK in my size up. Cost less than I'd pay for the wheels. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I need to find a magic dumpster!

I need to find a magic dumpster!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Bill, As usual you make my bike finds seem...

Bill,

As usual you make my bike finds seem like overpriced Pacific, Next, or Ross bikes. That is one beautiful Tomassini.

RT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I'd pay $50 all day long for a TREK 1100, ...

I'd pay $50 all day long for a TREK 1100, serviced and cleaned up they'd resell for $200. I have a pair of those old school Time pedals, not much value, unfortunately.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

1991 Schwinn Paramount PDG Series 70 with new...

1991 Schwinn Paramount PDG Series 70 with new saddle and slicks. A lot of Deore XT and Ritchey sweetness.
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/6096/1jdk.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/117/v6e8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Very nice. I like their bar wrap and the DT...

Very nice. I like their bar wrap and the DT shifters are great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Baby got a new Cutter saddle. Red tape and...

Baby got a new Cutter saddle. Red tape and saddle for $12, I went with white :)
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/2792/4spd.jpg

Forgot the Cannondale - she's a garage sale find - I showed my flyer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

We get baby and small child clothes and a lot of...

We get baby and small child clothes and a lot of toys. No bonanza of decent steel bikes for the last two years. There are some treasures / great deals, but not many bike related.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Nishiki Prestige ...

Nishiki Prestige
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/6918/wrgp.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img843/4584/ag34.jpg
TREK 330
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/1205/cppp.jpg
Puch Pacifica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Oh My!

Oh My!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I put 300 flyers out yesterday and netted a...

I put 300 flyers out yesterday and netted a Roadmaster. Today I bought these two. I may part out the saddles.

Nishiki Prestige with Suntour II and Tange 2 tubing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

She's a bit small for me but I have hopes she'll...

She's a bit small for me but I have hopes she'll fit a coworker. If not I'll resell her for funds to upgrade my stable. Unlike many bikes I've acquired she's in decent shape. A contact from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5943/pict0001xi...

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5943/pict0001xi.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I picked up a Schwinn World for my coworker last...

I picked up a Schwinn World for my coworker last month. It had some touch up spray paint on the top tube and lots of black splatter over spray. A friend wet sanded the frame and painted it with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Please tell us about glass-beading. I could use...

Please tell us about glass-beading. I could use some mechanical help in cleaning stuff up. Is it expensive, what is required, how does it work?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I got the ZebraKenko yesterday. The steel wheels...

I got the ZebraKenko yesterday. The steel wheels are surpisingly light. I dig the headtube badge. Unfortunately, these are the before cleanup pics - she looks 100% better already....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Yes, a Ross Mt Hood. I sold it last month.

Yes, a Ross Mt Hood. I sold it last month.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Bikes collected by putting out BIKE WANTED Flyers...

Bikes collected by putting out BIKE WANTED Flyers door to door

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I just finished rebuilding this Peugeot for a...

I just finished rebuilding this Peugeot for a coworker. She's an 85.

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/6479/dscn1627.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4366/dscn1628g.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Got this Cannondale last night and snapped this...

Got this Cannondale last night and snapped this pic before taking it inside.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5165/dscn1612m.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I got this Bottechia 60cm ctt frame bare with a...

I got this Bottechia 60cm ctt frame bare with a big parts purchase. Since I had a SS freewheel and crankset I built her as a SS. The picture does not show the bad paint condition. Unfortunately...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

That's an optical illusion due to the bent fork :)

That's an optical illusion due to the bent fork :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Series 5 Paramount OS road bike. Full 105. I...

Series 5 Paramount OS road bike. Full 105. I picked it up with a Mongoose Pro 24 speed from a CL posting 2 hours ago. One should be good for a coworker.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

That bike is the best reason for repairing /...

That bike is the best reason for repairing / flipping bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Nishiki International.... Sigh

Nishiki International.... Sigh
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I was offered a Varsity today. It was covered...

I was offered a Varsity today. It was covered with rust. The spokes were fuzzy! Not a sliver of silver was to be seen. ugh! The saddle was cheap vinyl. I fled the scene.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

ARGH! The two huge community yard sales (mine...

ARGH! The two huge community yard sales (mine and the neighboring one) are being held the same Saturday in September. Those spring and fall sales are one of the best sources for bikes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

A Bottecchia with a messed up white spray job. ...

A Bottecchia with a messed up white spray job. I'm considering powdercoating it burgandy and installing bar end shifters / 8 or 9 speed for a coworker. The couple Campy bits should help defray...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Community yard sale day: ...

Community yard sale day:
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7772/dscn0200t.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7462/dscn0191n.jpg
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8199/dscn0184np.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Trek 510 with full Campy. Bought from fellow...

Trek 510 with full Campy. Bought from fellow bike enthusiast for full asking price.<br>
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2482/dscn0055h.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9219/dscn0056kh.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

I answered a Craigslist ad about 20 minutes after...

I answered a Craigslist ad about 20 minutes after it was posted (a slow Sunday) and I was the first to respond. High Ten, with Exage components
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

UE-18 with working generator and lights ...

UE-18 with working generator and lights

Library: http://yfrog.com/ev1014080jx

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4065/1014069.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

It's worth a shot. Only one of the bikes was...

It's worth a shot. Only one of the bikes was free. A fourth bike had a trashed frame (seat tube lug broken). It had a Campy crankset, FD, BB, and DT shifters plus 600 headset and RD. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

You were stupid - as one who sold a Schwinn...

You were stupid - as one who sold a Schwinn Premis I should know.


Amazing! I don't know if I"d trust your LBS for working on bikes older than 2005 but I'd sure like to camp out back of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-10, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Here is what you get when you put out flyers...

Here is what you get when you put out flyers asking for an old bike:

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6906/1004056y.jpg
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4180/1004054.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Thanks. I'll enjoy spending some time getting...

Thanks. I'll enjoy spending some time getting her pristine. I hope my wife will like her (when she returns from a trip) but that's unlikely. The fallback is finding a couple Ebay buyers willing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

This bike was ridden two times and stored 35+...

This bike was ridden two times and stored 35+ years. New cables, gumwall tires, and some polish will bring her to life. The lights work!

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5269/1004033.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

1985 Cilo with Shimano 600. I love chrome forks....

1985 Cilo with Shimano 600. I love chrome forks. Anyone want to trade a Mavic front tubular wheel for a clincher?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4085/1004028.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Too bad she's not my size. I had a Premis...

Too bad she's not my size. I had a Premis earlier that did fit - but sold her for filthy lucre.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/842/10137803915614.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

Here's a Fuji, Lotus and a Super Mirage that...

Here's a Fuji, Lotus and a Super Mirage that needed some work. I have a rear 700c ordered for the Lotus. Click the tumbnails for bigger pics.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,136
Posted By robtown

The first week of September the community nearby...

The first week of September the community nearby has a large yard sale. It's usually good for two very good finds (road bikes) and 3 - 6 decent finds (road and mtb). This year I'm going on a...
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