The Dumpster Queen

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Member Since:

November 30, 2009

Older than Hack

INFORMATION

Manufacturer / Model

1983 Raleigh Marathon

Frame and Size

25" 502 Cro-Moly with Hi-Ten Stays

Fork and Headset

Hi-Ten w/ Cold-Forged End

Handlebars / Stem / Grips

Riser Stem with Alloy Drop Bars

Saddle / Seatpost

Specialized

Cassette

Suntour

Chain

Original Raleigh

Crank Set / Bottom Bracket

Sugino RT

Rear Derailleur

Suntour HR

Front Derailleur

Suntour Seven

Shifters

Suntour

Pedals

Aluminum Platform

Brakes / Brake Levers

Aero Levers

Wheelset

Aluminum

Tires

27" x 1 1/8" Panaracer Paselas

Suspension

Fixed

The name says it all. I pulled this bike out of a dumpster a week before Christmas 2008. It is currently my only road bike. A little heavy but rides like a dream.

3 COMMENTS

Posted:

December 9, 2009 • 07:02 AM

One man's trash... Great job with that!

Posted:

February 11, 2010 • 07:50 AM

Great find, who would even want to throw that away??!!!

Posted:

April 20, 2010 • 09:26 PM

One man's trash is our treasure. Here is a pic of an abused Nishiki that was given to me and is one of my favorite rides despite its weight.

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