So I found a bike...
11-11-13, 07:41 PM
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So I found a bike...
Literally found. Don't you wish you could find a gem like this? 
11-11-13, 09:00 PM
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You need to find a richly patinaed fork, then spray clear coat over it and restore and ride.
11-11-13, 09:05 PM
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Whatever you do... DON'T REPAINT IT!
It's only original once.
You will be desecrating the artistry of the builder.
It will never be the same.
etc. etc.
Brent
It's only original once.
You will be desecrating the artistry of the builder.
It will never be the same.
etc. etc.
Brent
11-11-13, 09:19 PM
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11-11-13, 09:19 PM
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Wonder if it was tortured before they killed it?
$0.11/lb around these parts.
$0.11/lb around these parts.
11-11-13, 09:21 PM
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Must be a very special bike,....... I see tied spokes there!
11-11-13, 10:13 PM
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take no heed of the naysayers. she's clearly ready for a time trial just as she is.
11-12-13, 05:37 AM
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Used too much when it was new
11-12-13, 07:38 AM
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What da u want for the chain? It looks cheery to me. I could really use it on a resto job I'm doing!
11-12-13, 09:07 AM
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Suggested Craigslist description:
Vintage steel racing bike with a little rust and a few paint chips. Missing a few parts, but would clean up nicely. A steal at $500, OBO.
Vintage steel racing bike with a little rust and a few paint chips. Missing a few parts, but would clean up nicely. A steal at $500, OBO.
11-13-13, 07:18 PM
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11-13-13, 07:25 PM
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Don't touch it! Someone lost that bike or maybe just forgot where they put it. Or their prison term is almost over. Taking it is akin to stealing.
11-13-13, 07:40 PM
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Wow, thank you for taking the time to snap pictures of this beauty 
Funny aside, may she RIP.
Funny aside, may she RIP.
11-14-13, 04:00 AM
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Pretty sure it is a Peugeot PX10;-)
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11-14-13, 01:20 PM
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My CL ad:
Vintange racing bike. Red. Good canidate for fixed gear conversion. I KNOW WAHT I HAVE HEAR, NO B.S. LOBALLERS!!! $150 TAKE IT OR LEAVEIT.
Vintange racing bike. Red. Good canidate for fixed gear conversion. I KNOW WAHT I HAVE HEAR, NO B.S. LOBALLERS!!! $150 TAKE IT OR LEAVEIT.
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11-14-13, 05:38 PM
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Too bad somebody hacked off the derailleur hanger.
