[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-09 Thread Brian Campbell
1979 Fillet Brazed Ritchet Tandem. Barley ridden, $500.
 

On Friday, February 8, 2013 3:53:53 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote:

 Brand New Suntour NOS Thumbshifters ... the really nice original all metal 
 ones !   For $5 a piece from Kraynicks Bike shop in Pittsburgh :)   


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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-09 Thread Julian


 My best deal was my 1980's Trek 620, which now serves as the basis for my 
 commuter. Got it in barter for a bottle of mid-level bourbon. 


Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, Il 

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-09 Thread Liesl
- my protovelo bleriot frame for, if I remember correctly, $475 from Riv

- a mid-1980's Raleigh tourer in the trash!  given to a work colleague who 
loves British bikes and he more than brought it back to life

-erin's Quickbeam from our own John Blish—right bike, right size, right 
price, and right here in Minneapolis!

-liesl

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Big Paulie
I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best
cylcing deals I've ever found.




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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Montclair BobbyB
*I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. 
Best cycling deals I've ever found. *

GOOD ANSWER!!!

Although my S1 and Bombadil (purchased from Riv) would easily be worth full 
price, I did get a deal on both!!
And my all-time best score:  A 1972 Schwinn Orange Krate (rare disc 
version).. .$15 at a local rummage sale.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/2989038349/

Considering the number of bicycles I have since given away (to charities 
and to friends), I no longer feel guilty about 'stealing' the Orange 
Krate... 

BB

On Friday, February 8, 2013 1:22:00 PM UTC-5, Big Paulie wrote:

 I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best 
 cylcing deals I've ever found. 






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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread dougP
In 2003, I thought I felt a bit guilty about spending around $2,200 for my 
Atlantis.  10 years and thousands of pleasant miles later, it's hands down 
the best bike money I've ever spent.  

Another deal was the late 80s Panasonic DX-5000 from a bike shop 
close-out.  For $300, I got a complete bike with Shimano 600 components.  I 
purchased it with the intent of using the components on another bike but 
liked the ride  handling so well that I rode that bike until purchasing 
the Atlantis.  

The best return on investment I ever had was trading a Selle Italia Turbo 
saddle for a Brooks B-17.  The Selle was on the bargain table at my LBS.  
It was some overly flashy red / green / white with gold trim anniversary 
edition or something, but really ugly and about $10 (this in the day of 
good $30 saddles).  I picked it up as a back-up-just-in-case but never even 
mounted it.  Years later someone was looking for that exact saddle for a 
collection, hence the trade.

dougP  

On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 
 I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close 
 to nothing or … nothing: 

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's 
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a 
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and 
 I bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike 
 came from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes 
 show up on eBay for about $500. 

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown 
 Davis by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works 
 perfectly. 

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the 
 road by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I 
 already had. Works perfectly. 

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes, 
 bought from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use 
 them for wet weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes, 
 and have been on my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle (
 www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011. 

 So … what's your best deal ever? 

 --Eric Norris 
 campyo...@me.com javascript: 
 www.campyonly.com 
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Peugeot folder I got for my wife, $5 at a yard sale. Needed nothing and she
rode it for years to and from work before our daughter was born. I even
squeezed on it for errands every now and then, rode nice considering its
age and my size.

On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:

 In 2003, I thought I felt a bit guilty about spending around $2,200 for my
 Atlantis.  10 years and thousands of pleasant miles later, it's hands down
 the best bike money I've ever spent.

 Another deal was the late 80s Panasonic DX-5000 from a bike shop
 close-out.  For $300, I got a complete bike with Shimano 600 components.  I
 purchased it with the intent of using the components on another bike but
 liked the ride  handling so well that I rode that bike until purchasing
 the Atlantis.

 The best return on investment I ever had was trading a Selle Italia Turbo
 saddle for a Brooks B-17.  The Selle was on the bargain table at my LBS.
 It was some overly flashy red / green / white with gold trim anniversary
 edition or something, but really ugly and about $10 (this in the day of
 good $30 saddles).  I picked it up as a back-up-just-in-case but never even
 mounted it.  Years later someone was looking for that exact saddle for a
 collection, hence the trade.

 dougP

 On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all
 time? I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for
 close to nothing or … nothing:

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and
 I bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike
 came from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes
 show up on eBay for about $500.

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown
 Davis by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works
 perfectly.

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the
 road by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I
 already had. Works perfectly.

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes,
 bought from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use
 them for wet weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes,
 and have been on my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle (
 www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011.

 So … what's your best deal ever?

 --Eric Norris
 campyo...@me.com
 www.campyonly.com
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Philip Williamson
Most of my cycling purchases are thrifted. My best deals, though, have been the 
two bikes I bought at retail: my $1400 Quickbeam, and my $1400 Bontrager 
Privateer. 
The Privateer was on sale, after Trek retired the Bontrager bikes. It rode 
better for me than the Ibis Mojo, and exactly the same as an IF hardtail that 
cost twice as much. It's still a joy to ride. Maybe it planes, who knows.
The Quickbeam was exactly the bike I'd been waiting for (except I wanted more 
clearance). It's still the bike that is my bike.

Actually, my wife's Trek Belleville was a great bargain at $250, since I traded 
the rest of the cost in design work. Her previous bike was $25, and she rode it 
A Lot. I sold it for $100. My low trail Ross was $25. Most free bikes I get 
involve some time and money invested, and then are given away to friends and 
neighbors who don't end up riding them...

Philip
www.biketinker.com

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Dan McNamara
I would have to say my 1994 XO-4 which I purchased on closeout in 1995 for
something like 60% off. So for less than $200 I got a bike I have had for
18 years and it is still going strong. Just got rebuilt into more of a
Riv-mode with Albas. Takes wide tires with fenders. A late Bridgestone gem.

Dan

- Marin


On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Philip Williamson 
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:

 Most of my cycling purchases are thrifted. My best deals, though, have
 been the two bikes I bought at retail: my $1400 Quickbeam, and my $1400
 Bontrager Privateer.
 The Privateer was on sale, after Trek retired the Bontrager bikes. It rode
 better for me than the Ibis Mojo, and exactly the same as an IF hardtail
 that cost twice as much. It's still a joy to ride. Maybe it planes, who
 knows.
 The Quickbeam was exactly the bike I'd been waiting for (except I wanted
 more clearance). It's still the bike that is my bike.

 Actually, my wife's Trek Belleville was a great bargain at $250, since I
 traded the rest of the cost in design work. Her previous bike was $25, and
 she rode it A Lot. I sold it for $100. My low trail Ross was $25. Most free
 bikes I get involve some time and money invested, and then are given away
 to friends and neighbors who don't end up riding them...

 Philip
 www.biketinker.com

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Garth
Brand New Suntour NOS Thumbshifters ... the really nice original all metal 
ones !   For $5 a piece from Kraynicks Bike shop in Pittsburgh :)   

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling-Orange Krate!!

2013-02-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Ah yes. I had a Lemon Peeler. My Brother had an Apple Krate with the disc
brake. Great memories of hauling around on those.


On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote:

 That Orange Krate photo makes me 11 years old again! I remember a much
 plainer version, without the brakes and stick shifter and alot of the
 chrome, but I so craved one of these (still do). It was the ride for
 tooling around the neighborhood, doin' wheelies and lookin' cool for the
 babes.
 Thank you for the flashback, BB

 Marc
 
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 on behalf of Montclair BobbyB [montclairbob...@gmail.com]
 Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 11:38 AM
 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 Subject: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

 I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best
 cycling deals I've ever found.

 GOOD ANSWER!!!

 Although my S1 and Bombadil (purchased from Riv) would easily be worth
 full price, I did get a deal on both!!
 And my all-time best score:  A 1972 Schwinn Orange Krate (rare disc
 version).. .$15 at a local rummage sale.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/2989038349/

 Considering the number of bicycles I have since given away (to charities
 and to friends), I no longer feel guilty about 'stealing' the Orange
 Krate...

 BB

 On Friday, February 8, 2013 1:22:00 PM UTC-5, Big Paulie wrote:
 I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best
 cylcing deals I've ever found.





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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread William
My daily commuter is a 1984 Miyata that I got for free, and did a 650B 
conversion on.  It's dynamite!

On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 
 I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close 
 to nothing or … nothing: 

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's 
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a 
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and 
 I bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike 
 came from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes 
 show up on eBay for about $500. 

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown 
 Davis by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works 
 perfectly. 

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the 
 road by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I 
 already had. Works perfectly. 

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes, 
 bought from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use 
 them for wet weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes, 
 and have been on my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle (
 www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011. 

 So … what's your best deal ever? 

 --Eric Norris 
 campyo...@me.com javascript: 
 www.campyonly.com 
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 



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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Nick Worthington
Probably my Romulus - bought from the list for $1000 complete.  Seconds 
best - a new Singular Perigrine frame @ $250 off retail due to beusage.
 
Nick W.

On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread RoadieRyan
1979 Miyata 912 got it at a garage sale for $25 and put..um.. a few 
dollars into it, great ride lots of fun and it got me started on fixing up 
old 10 speeds.
http://ryansrebuilds.blogspot.com/2013/01/1979-miyata-912-may-2011-one-that.html
 


Ryan
West Seattle

On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 
 I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close 
 to nothing or … nothing: 

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's 
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a 
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and 
 I bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike 
 came from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes 
 show up on eBay for about $500. 

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown 
 Davis by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works 
 perfectly. 

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the 
 road by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I 
 already had. Works perfectly. 

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes, 
 bought from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use 
 them for wet weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes, 
 and have been on my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle (
 www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011. 

 So … what's your best deal ever? 

 --Eric Norris 
 campyo...@me.com javascript: 
 www.campyonly.com 
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 



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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread George Schick
My fondest memories of a deal in the cycling world occurred sometime back 
in the late 70's when I walked into a LBS in Fort Wayne, IN, looking for 
some components to complete the build of a Turin road bike (from back when 
they had a frame builder on hand).  I was caught leering at a set of Campy 
Record SP brakes in the counter display case by a youngish employee who 
came over to offer help.  I asked him what the shop wanted for those brakes 
and - so help me, I don't know if he was confused or what - he offered them 
for something like $50.00.  Needless to say, I snatched 'em up and walked 
out with a big smile.


On Friday, February 8, 2013 11:20:27 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:

 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 
 I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close 
 to nothing or … nothing: 

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's 
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a 
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and 
 I bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike 
 came from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes 
 show up on eBay for about $500. 

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown 
 Davis by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works 
 perfectly. 

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the 
 road by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I 
 already had. Works perfectly. 

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes, 
 bought from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use 
 them for wet weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes, 
 and have been on my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle (
 www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011. 

 So … what's your best deal ever? 

 --Eric Norris 
 campyo...@me.com javascript: 
 www.campyonly.com 
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 



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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread rob markwardt
Buying bikes is usually a losing proposition for me (and I've bought a
lot), but I've had a few good finds.  Took a gamble on a crappy
photo'd 80's Woodrup for a decent price. Came with Campy Cobalto
brakes that I sold that about paid for the whole bike (also sold the
frame, other bits, and still have the wheels).  My best find though is
probably my Bleriot frame that I bought from the Minneapolis outfit
that was blowing them out at nearly break even prices.  Can't remember
the exact deal but I bought one pretty early after they came out and
it was really inexpensive. Afterwards Rivendell got PO'd
(understandably), and the dealer raised prices...and went away??
Anyway it was good for me.  Great frame, my first Rivendell, and to
this day, my favorite bike.


On Feb 8, 9:20 am, campyonly...@me.com wrote:
 Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? 
 I'll start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close to 
 nothing or … nothing:

 -- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's 
 worth of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and polishing) turned it into a 
 very nice looking bike. I had to spend about $10 to buy a missing part, and I 
 bought a used Brooks Flyer to replace the awful modern saddle the bike came 
 from. Also put on a Carradice bag that I already had. Similar bikes show up 
 on eBay for about $500.

 -- The Sigma computer on my random bike, found in a planter in downtown Davis 
 by my daughter. With the addition of a $5 mount (eBay), it works perfectly.

 -- The wireless Cateye computer on my folding rando bike, found on the road 
 by me. I bought a $5 mount online, and paired it with a sending unit I 
 already had. Works perfectly.

 -- My favorite cycling shoes, a pair of Specialized BG MTB-type shoes, bought 
 from a fellow local cyclist for $10. I originally planned to use them for wet 
 weather and muddy rides, but they became my favorite shoes, and have been on 
 my feet for an 1,100-mile ride from Santa Rosa to Seattle 
 (www.wheelshorth.org), several brevet series, and PBP in 2011.

 So … what's your best deal ever?

 --Eric Norris
 campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.com
 campyonlyguy.blogspot.com

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