What came in the post for you today?
10-29-13, 07:40 PM
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^Sweet Centurion. I know I've seen that model before, but can't place where. Forum member RobbieTunes is the local Centurion expert and would be as likely as anyone to provide more info.
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Here's what I got today.
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Here's what I got today.
11-06-13, 05:57 AM
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A Park PRS-3 OS1 repair stand with base was snagged from local CL for $100. Could use new jaw liners, and those have been ordered up for $12. My winter projects and tune-ups just got a little easier. Getting the nearly 100lb stand around corners, and down stairs into the basement was more of a workout than I anticipated. Once the Mrs saw how much they run new (knowing I coveted one for some time), she even held the door for me
11-06-13, 06:00 AM
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A Park PRS-3 OS1 repair stand with base was snagged from local CL for $100. Could use new jaw liners, and those have been ordered up for $12. My winter projects and tune-ups just got a little easier. Getting the nearly 100lb stand around corners, and down stairs into the basement was more of a workout than I anticipated. Once the Mrs saw how much they run new (knowing I coveted one for some time), she even held the door for me
That's a great price and value.
You could open a shop with that Park.
11-06-13, 08:11 AM
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We had the same same stands at the shop in Lake Charles, but they were bolted to EXTREMELY heavy round 1/2" steel plates. At one point we had studs put in the floor, and had to roll the plates out back. They were nearly impossible to lift, and you could feel the floor vibrations as they rolled. I am glad they were round!,,,,BD
11-08-13, 11:58 AM
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first time i get to post in here: received my veloce crankset and bb cups today, just missing cassette so i can start working on my ironman conversion:
11-08-13, 08:00 PM
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Campy CX brakes for the Merckx.
I'll post pics later or tomorrow.
Good to know that the famous Campy quality product now comes plastered with "Made in Taiwan" stickers.
They also look suspiciously like TRPs.
I'll post pics later or tomorrow.
Good to know that the famous Campy quality product now comes plastered with "Made in Taiwan" stickers.
They also look suspiciously like TRPs.
11-09-13, 11:37 AM
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If you want to see what came in the box, you have to go here.
Gazelle 003r by CV6Enterprises, on Flickr
Gazelle 003r by CV6Enterprises, on Flickr
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11-09-13, 12:55 PM
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Gorgeous Gazelle. Blue and chrome. Yummy!
Gorgeous Gazelle. Blue and chrome. Yummy!
11-09-13, 03:30 PM
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This was a father's day gift from my lovely wife. She originally ordered a large. It took a long time to arrive and was much too small. She ordered an XL and XXL next. They took even longer to arrive. The XL was still too small, so I am now officially a XXL, at least according to this company.
11-09-13, 03:42 PM
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This was a father's day gift from my lovely wife. She originally ordered a large. It took a long time to arrive and was much too small. She ordered an XL and XXL next. They took even longer to arrive. The XL was still too small, so I am now officially a XXL, at least according to this company.
I had a friend screen the old Minnesota North Stars logo on an old Patagonia jersey.
Needless to say, both of us will stick out on a ride, won't we.
11-09-13, 04:19 PM
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Universal Sport calipers. Made in the 50s. Exactly the same as the Universal 39, just a different stamp. They probably used the old tooling and made them second tier when the Model 51s came out.
Tire savers.
My hat's off to biliobob. Picked up some stuff for me while in Italy. Common there, hard to find here. Saved a ton on shipping for me. Thanks again.
Tire savers.
My hat's off to biliobob. Picked up some stuff for me while in Italy. Common there, hard to find here. Saved a ton on shipping for me. Thanks again.
11-09-13, 04:23 PM
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And some trading cards.
11-12-13, 08:21 PM
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11-13-13, 01:45 PM
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Back in July, during 100 degree weather, I bought a 1972 Motobecane LeChampion from the original owner. He told me he had the sales receipt from when he bought it and would mail it to me when he located it. It came today.
Purchased on April 23, 1973. Price with tax for a spanking new 1972 LeChampion? $311.08
Purchased on April 23, 1973. Price with tax for a spanking new 1972 LeChampion? $311.08
11-14-13, 09:45 AM
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Not really in the post. A friend I've known since the early 1970's is cleaning out his house and dropped off, FREE, a set of wheels. Campy hi-flange NR's laced to tubular rims with some aged Clements still on them. He's had them since the mid-70's and I bet under 100 miles from new. Grungy but the bearings still feel right.
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1974 Legnano. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.
11-14-13, 04:38 PM
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Decided the wheels I bought for my 1982 FUJI were too contemporary, will use those on a Hybrid I just bought. Found these that were a bit more traditional in overall appearance........ 700c, 28 spoke, "semi" aero with the V nicely polished and machined brake surfaces, polished hubs and stainless spokes and nipples. Nothing fancy but a lot nicer than the chrome steel it would have come with from the factory.
11-15-13, 03:56 PM
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Velo Orange City Brake levers. They are inexpensive, just work, AND have stainless steel clamping bands!
11-15-13, 07:10 PM
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A set of 26 x 1-1/4" Dunlop rims for my '54 Humber Beeston clone project plus a pair of Sturmey Archer front wing nuts.
