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Wow, a 60cm vitus. Talk about a wet noodle!

Really? Had that been in my city, I woulda jumped on it for that price. Granted, I don't know much about Vitus.

^Me too, and it is in my city! I'm hoping someone buys it before temptation gets the best of me....

It's an aluminum bike, so I don't know how it will ride but maybe I'll find out tonight;)

Translation: Small Vitus frames were flexy, I couldn't imagine how flexy a 60 is.

I had a 60cm bonded aluminum Alan track frame for a year or so and suffice to say it was....supple.

(like a wet noodle)

Any idea if this is because of the material itself or just because of the early aluminum construction techniques?

(if this is too OT then just tell me to shut up...)

edit: FWIW, until jim-bob posted the words "wet noodle" I was thinking of driving up to see it myself.

Need some tools?

Complete Campagnolo toolkit - NOS, brand new condition! Italian thread. Complete kit in pristine condition, stored for 35 years. Extra tools also included such as Campagnolo C-Record tools. Campy made special tools to remove the crank dust caps with the tiny pins as well as a left-handed Record crank remover. Other rare tools included such as the rare allen sized wrench for working on C- Record Delta brakes. This kit is essential for frame builders who need tap and die threading for the fork and bottom bracket and frame straightening tools. Also included is a rare (no longer produced) Park frame straightening tool kit. These kits are basically unobtainium in the collector world in unused condition, especially Italian thread for all those Italian vintage fixies out there and classics like Masi, Colnago, De Rosa, and all the others hand-crafted treasures. Price with the kit plus all the extras is $2999.00 cash.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...146645259.html

Obviously Detroit is known as the Motor City. But there is a velodrome near there and it is named after a longtime bicycle dealer and former US Olympic cycling coach Mike Walden.

http://www.velodromeatbloomerpark.com/

http://www.nas-track.com/velodrome/g...o-panorama.jpg

56cm Panasonic DX-1000 - $275 (backward seatpost n/c)

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1146991703.html

Almost mint, barely used classic Panasonic DX-1000 road bike built with top quality Tange tubing. Nice mix of solid, reliable Shimano and Diacompe components. Medium size frame for riders 5'7" to 6'1" or so. Frame is in superb condition, components have almost no wear. The frame is an outstanding example of the fine construction techniques of the Japanese builders of the era. Handling and ride quality are excellent and reflect the fine quality of the frame.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...r/IMG_0122.jpg

'72 Paramount Tandem

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1147021465.html

I'm not sure if this is a good deal, but the pic of the bike on the link, looks like its a nice bike.

Ross Mountain Bike - $75 (Wales)

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Date: 2009-04-29, 2:08PM CDT

This bike has been hardly ever used!! Was bought brand new a number of years ago, so I don't remember all of the specs. Follow the link to learn more about this bike. Call Jeff at 262-719-9627. Thanks!
http://www.mombat.org/1984_Ross_Mt_Whitney.htm

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I ride a 56cm vitus 979 and its a great bike, especially for climbing. But I don't know about that 60cm version

Peugeot - 54 cm - $99

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1147231145.html

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The Vitus aluminum frames used tubing with the same diameter as steel tubing (for compatibility reasons) so they were much more flexible than steel frames or aluminum frames with oversize tubing.

That said, a lot of mountain stages were won on Vitus frames back in the 80s.

It's still more about the rider than the bike.

http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/48779007.htm?ca=21_s (france)

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Can't decide on this, 150 euros ($200) and an hours drive away
edit: Its been sold :/

You're kidding, right?

Tried calling and didn't get an answer. Can anyone tell from looking if its a 56 or a 58?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1147784052.html

Vintage Motobecane Grand Jubile - $300 (richmond / seacliff)

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Date: 2009-04-30, 11:02AM PDT

Restored and upgraded Motobecane Grand Jubilee, black with red. 63.5 cm. (25 inch) size, for taller people, 27 " wheels. 10 speed.

$300 OBO.

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Looks to be a 54.5cm (Masi BB mark: 56cm). Just my size.

1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer - $150

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1147820434.html

Yeah, but can you make it a fixie? ...

Bob

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http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1145676731.html

Vintage Factory Raleigh Bicycle Customizer - $200 (Cheyenne)
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Date: 2009-04-29, 8:11AM MDT

This machine was used to fit a person for a Raleigh bike. It has a nice Brooks leather saddle and a Brooks cushy saddle, let the customer decide which one felt better. It also comes with two sets of handlebars, ram horns and normal. Included is the chart for telling you which bicycle is best for you. The machine is electric and does work. Email with questions or call 307-630-7698.

Location: Cheyenne

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That bike around here would fetch 4 to 5 times that price.

Got to disagree with that. The Nucleon wheels are worth 200 alone. The frame, in the shape it looks to be in, is worth over a grand. You get the idea from there?

Schwinn Bargains....Newburgh, New York

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/bik/1147002927.html

Vintage Schwinn project bikes

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Date: 2009-04-30, 12:08AM EDT

Black Racer, 23" frame (BB center to seat tube tip), $50

Red Deluxe Varsity, 24" frame, $25

Green Varsity, 26" frame, $25

Brown Varsity, 20" frame, $25

All need restoration.

Trade for other old bikes, vintage action figures, or broken vintage drum/guitar gear.

Newburgh, New York

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New Paltz, NY bike swap meet...enough other stuff to do around there also...

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/bik/1146262122.html

Re-Cycling Bike Swap May 17 (New Paltz, NY)

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Date: 2009-04-29, 3:16PM EDT

Do you have a pile of old bike parts that clutter up the garage? Are you looking to make an old bike road worthy? Need some tires, shifters, wheels or other stuff for your bike? Well you are in luck.

Mark your calendars for the second annual Re-Cycling Bicycle Swap Meet on Sunday May 17th at the Elting Library in New Paltz from Noon to 4 PM. The library is at 93 Main Street across from Chase Bank.

Bring your used bikes, bike parts, bike clothes and accessories to sell or swap. Your used parts may be another rider's treasure.

Bring in bike related items starting at 10:00 am. Volunteers will help price and tag all goods. At the end of the sale, pick up your unsold items and your cash. 20% of all sales will go to the Fats in the Cats bike club as a fund raiser. Fats in the Cats is a Hudson Valley club that promotes cycling advocacy, trail work, bike friendly legislation and all types of cycling culture. More about the Fats in the Cats at www.fatsinthecats.com.

Come out and help the club raise some money, and get rid of stuff you have been tripping over for years. Be there!

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