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Old 01-14-21, 10:40 AM
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Local online classified listing service (not Craigslist) delivered these last week:
2002 Trek Fuel 100






And a 2009 Trek 820 WSD:




The 820 is like new; just needs some air in the tires and a good polish/tune. The Fuel needs a little more. Bought with the intention of reselling both in the spring but I may want to ride the Fuel a bit before I decide. Paid $50 each. I think I did ok
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Old 01-23-21, 06:53 PM
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Some unusual and very nice finds while out and about today for lunch. Unexpected to say the least - As I commented to a friend, 'Best lunch break ever'.

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Old 01-24-21, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
Some unusual and very nice finds while out and about today for lunch. Unexpected to say the least - As I commented to a friend, 'Best lunch break ever'.

Do tell! Where did you find those Deltas?
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Old 01-24-21, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by J.Higgins
Do tell! Where did you find those Deltas?
All of it at one of the the co-ops here. I was working Saturday and took time off for lunch, I've been needing some Weinmann 750's to finish a project and was debating whether or not to pay a visit to dig through the parts bins as well as renew my membership. I finally got off my rear and went and glad I did - a matter of perfect timing, usually there's not much there and I happened to show up at just the right time. I made a sizable donation in addition to my membership fee for this, it was only fair. And I already have an installation candidate for the deltas.
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Old 01-24-21, 10:31 AM
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Neighbor was literally throwing these in a dumpster.



Significant corrosion under the paint in a couple areas on this one.


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Old 01-24-21, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by alexihnen
Neighbor was literally throwing these in a dumpster.

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Old 01-24-21, 08:06 PM
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Trash Day

On my morning walk last trash day I saved this Iron Horse. Looks like I have a winter project.






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Old 01-24-21, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alexihnen
Neighbor was literally throwing these in a dumpster.



Significant corrosion under the paint in a couple areas on this one.


I would KILL to have such neighbors.
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Old 01-25-21, 02:28 PM
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'73 Sports Tourer

Popped on offerup. Looks like it might have a front collision, fork rake looks off compared to my other one and there's a irregularity to the tt/ht junction. All the better to harvest....



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Old 01-25-21, 07:24 PM
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1990-ish? Bianchi Advantage

I picked this one up for free last week. It is VERY dirty and the handlebar is rusted beyond saving - fortunately I have another on a parts bike that will fit just fine. The bike has Suntour Xpress shifters which are not only stuck but will require those special "side barrel" derailleur cables (since found). I have actually been looking for a bike like this for myself - I think with some elbow and other types of grease it will clean up well.

It also "came with" an equally dirty 24" box store MTB. My first inclination is to try cleaning it up at some point and then donating it to a co-op.


New rehab project in the queue.

Handlebars definitely need to be replaced.

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Old 01-26-21, 07:06 PM
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Out of a friendly LBS.


2 bucks for Titanium security skewers

Free
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Old 01-27-21, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dylansbob
Popped on offerup. Looks like it might have a front collision, fork rake looks off compared to my other one and there's a irregularity to the tt/ht junction. All the better to harvest....



Wow, the saddle alone!!!
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Old 01-27-21, 01:26 PM
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Got myself a cheap clunker to harvest things from.
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Old 01-27-21, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dylansbob
Popped on offerup. Looks like it might have a front collision, fork rake looks off compared to my other one and there's a irregularity to the tt/ht junction. All the better to harvest....



When a fork bend at the steerer tube, it bends inwards (from hard use, heavy weight etc, more than likely not due to a collision)

Not sure about that top tube though
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Old 01-27-21, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Moisture
When a fork bend at the steerer tube, it bends inwards (from hard use, heavy weight etc, more than likely not due to a collision)

Not sure about that top tube though
Good lord it looks fine to me :shrug:
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Originally Posted by thumpism
All from the same dumpster today. Gitane Grand Sport de Luxe mixte.



I really love mixties. Nice find!
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
found these at the local bicycle thrift store today.



got a little lucky. the shorter blue one fits, but loosely, on my Ross Signature.
i might shorten the longer blue one to get a tighter fit in the frame.
You can stretch the spring out quite a bit on these to get there, they will come loose with a light tug on a hook, then reseat with a good compression.
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Old 01-28-21, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
thanks for that tip!
using an umbrella clip has also been suggested.
gonna make it work somehow!
That'll leave a mark.
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I want a bike thrift store...
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Sweet older Nukeproof hubs!
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Originally Posted by xusemoi
...but, here are my latest finds. hope everyone is doing well! cheers. 1) schwinn prelude, 2) puegeot, 3) univega gran turismo, 4) parkpre 925r, 5) centurion ironman, 6) my updated univega gran premio (single-speed).
Never seen that colour on a ParkPre 925R , what year is it?
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Not quite saved from the dump but for $40, I couldn't turn down this sweet late 70s Peugeot UO 10. It's my size. It's also pretty much all original and the paint is in great shape. My goal is to get it running while spending less money fixing it up than I paid for it! That may be hard to do if I have to buy new tires for it,

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Old 02-06-21, 06:16 PM
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So this came home with me today. 1985 Ross Signature 294S full Campy and all original even down to the Campy pedals and straps. Should clean up nicely.

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Originally Posted by bikemig
Not quite saved from the dump but for $40, I couldn't turn down this sweet late 70s Peugeot UO 10. It's my size. It's also pretty much all original and the paint is in great shape. My goal is to get it running while spending less money fixing it up than I paid for it! That may be hard to do if I have to buy new tires for it,

That is a SCORE!!!
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Old 02-07-21, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by brandenjs
So this came home with me today. 1985 Ross Signature 294S full Campy and all original even down to the Campy pedals and straps. Should clean up nicely.
Braggart!
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