Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsRe: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsI found a light like that a while back, couldn't get it working though
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KHS. Made some decent stuff. Worth a google. Jim MY RIDES: My Velospace Profile
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*facepalm, derr of course KHS, i was trying to think of brands starting with K and could only think of Kestrel. When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsKHS made very good stuff, but often a little more lightweight than they should. As a result, they had a rep for cracking. Their late 90s/early 00s MTBs were excellent for the price.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsAh, of course. I could only think of Kona.
I remember lusting after KHSs when I was riding my first mountain bike; a Trek Mountain Track 800. Thanks Mum!
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsJust found a massive (64cm) Univega Viva Sport, complete with Suntour Cycle (3rd gen) drivetrain, Shimano 6200 brakes, SR 'signature' cranks and bars and a Suntour Perfect freewheel. Much of the components are in a pretty rough state, but the frame is now stripped and cleaned and looks pretty good!
Tubeset is triple butted cromo, which I assume was produced by Miyata, who I believe were building frames for Univega at the time. Any insights into the quality of this tubing? ![]()
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsI have a couple of Miyata frames and the ride really well.
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saw that going on gumtree for 30, very nice find, the money was going to a good cause too. Just a bit too far for me!
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsGot this ?clamont at a garage sale today for $80, the frame is weird, ?columbus diamond shaped tubes, says columbus on bb, colubus forks, can't make out the tubing decade but I think I can see the dove plus the paste 3 letters 'ape'? Dura cae 7400-7401 parts, turbo saddle. I had a quick try to remove the post appears to be stuck, was trying to see the diameter. Frames too big for me, paint missing in a few areas with a bit of rust doesn't appear full thickness, no wheels unfortunately.
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Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsi am going to keep the parts but the frame i guess i will try to trade, ive never sold anything bike related. cool frame though, i wish it fit me, i ride a 54cm, i might have to take it for a stretched out spin though. i wonder what sort of tubing it is? i looked through some columbus tubing stickers pics on google and couldnt see anything that had ape in it. maybe its just the clamont sticker?
i also have a triple butted clamont 1000 i think it is, has lots of braze ons (also too big for me), they made some nice bikes those guys. Clamont was a store right, in sydney? ![]()
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http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q ... iAeJy4HoDg Have a sift through this lot.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findswhat siz e frame is it? 56? looks interesting. Any chance on removing the seat post, bit of a hassle to remove if stuck.
I still have that Repco Victory tri A (Tange infinity tubing) thats too small for me (legs too long, can't get enough set back)..... - think its 52 seat tube 53 tt.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsI think miyata made a lot frames for clamont. Think the sticker frame on the front fork looks similar my three ten. Nice pick up.
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Lol I was just about to say you'll get twice that just for the dura ace parts
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Lol I was just about to say you'll get twice that just for the dura ace parts
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsI don't think it's a Miyata made Clamont. I dare say its made by Geoff Scott.
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Yep, I read up on the cause, sounds like a great project - I fully intend on piecing together some MTB gear for their next collection date. The guy was really friendly too, said that I could come and take my pick of the road bikes they reject too! ![]()
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Seriously awesome find. The rear triangle speaks for itself.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsJust took it for a spin, but yep seat post stuck pretty good. Just enough clearance for a 25mm tire in the back there. Gee I like how the da stuff shifts even with a rusty old chain. I had a look at some Geoff Scott pics, couldn't see a frame like mine, oh well just be another mystery frame.
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Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsHi there.
That tube set on the clamont looks like Columbus ms as in multi shape . I once had a kenevans with this tube set ans wish I had never sold it ... my big bike regret ! Nice find
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Scott's right, that will be one of Geoffs. The MS tubing is quite rare.
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsWell if the seatpost is stuck you should give it to me as it's exactly my size. I'm happy to cover the postage.
worth a try
Re: Hard Rubbish/Flea market findsI am happy to be on receiving end of this frame as well can swap for cash or 1971 nerve lugged Hillman steel
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