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I rescue restore and recycle bicycles.I love old "not to expensive" road bikes. Schwinn, Raleigh, MotoBecane and others.I also work on other types of bikes as well. I love to search for old low mileage ten or twelve speeds.I am open to any advice.

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New Project 54cm 1980`s Sprint

Feb 8, 2010
Left click image to see full-size Hello and Welcome, Here it is (as promised). My next project a mid 1980`s Schwinn Sprint, with a "GIANT-built" lugged frame.I am thinking about using retro brake levers.(with no suicide levers) Maybe with a Tan...

New Project 54cm 1980`s Sprint

Feb 7, 2010
Left click on photos to see them bigger! These were taken with the New Fuji S-1500 Camera. Christmas gift from my wife Hello and Welcome, Here it is "as promised". My next project a 1980`s (guessing 1986) Schwinn Sprint with the GIANT-BUILT lugged...

Sportex 12 before and after

Feb 5, 2010
Hello and Welcome, I finally got the lead out of my A%# and took some photographs of the finished project. It has exceeded all my expectations. A department store bike with very cheezy components transformed into a classic looking Road Bike."With some...

Changing the Brake Levers and Cork-Tape

Feb 2, 2010
Hello and Welcome, I finally got around to installing the hoods and natural cork tape for the Sportex 12, along with with the drilled brake-levers.I was not real pleased with the way the first set cleaned up. And I was not to wild about the suicide...

Tools, Keeping Them Organized

Jan 29, 2010
My work bench. Someone dumped it on a job site one night! Thanks! Some assorted bicycle tools chain,tire,valve,spoke,crank,free-wheel etc. Box/Open-End Wrenches metric and sae also some allen wrenches Some of my many screw-drivers, You can never...


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