MISC:   Bike Swap Jan. 20th 2008 Butler PA(near Pittsburgh) posted by: ralph on 12/28/2007 at 2:09:56 PM
Bike Swap Jan. 20th 2008 Butler PA(near Pittsburgh) posted by: ralph on 12/28/2007 at 2:07:53 PM

coming up in less than a month.
excellent swap meet, especially if you are looking to sell stuff, as I came there to buy all the road bike=lightweight stuff you have. Campagnolo, Huret, Simplex, BSA, Frejus, Paramount, Rene Herse, Alex Singer, or anything else cool.

there is a special deal too at the days inn, where it is held. $50 a room, if reservations are made before Jan. 1st. must also state that you are coming there for the show.
Days Inn in Butler 724-287-6761.

Butler is just north of Pittsburgh.
the Days iNn has an indoor pool and a hot tub. and on Sat. night before the swap, a bar with a Dj and a dancefloor.

flyer here-
http://www.schwinnbike.com/heritage/attachment.php?attachmentid=68477


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   RE:MISC:   Bike Swap Jan. 20th 2008 Butler PA(near Pittsburgh) posted by peter on 1/27/2008 at 12:01:41 AM
TO ALEX SINGER I HAVE N.O.S EARLY CAMPY PARTS IN SEAL BAGS AND SIMPLEX TOO. IF INTERESTED EMAIL? PETER
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AGE / VALUE:   NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by: K.LYONS on 12/28/2007 at 1:39:31 PM
SO, I SEE EVERYWHERE ON THE WEB THAT WALMART HAS NEW STINGRAYS FOR $88. I GUESS THEY COME IN BLACK, BLUE AND GREEN. SINGLE SPEED (COPY)KRATES. I GUESS NOT THE BEST QUALITY, BUT FOR $88.00 , THE PARTS ARE WORTH AT LEAST THAT.I THINK I'LL TRY TO GET ONE OF EACH.
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by Kim on 12/29/2007 at 1:14:25 AM
They dropped the price down to $79..So thats what my kids gave me for xmas..Its black..Since then i cut the twinn bars and added a 80cc conversion to it..What a blast..P.S. i have 2 nos front Krate tires, and a green strip gripper slick for sale...Email me directly sparky22@cox.net...
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by Kim on 12/29/2007 at 1:24:34 AM
I really want to find a origional sting_ray schwinn tail light..any body have one???
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by K.LYONS on 12/31/2007 at 1:43:11 PM
I JUST PICKED UP A BLACK ONE , GOT IT FOR $ 64.00 WHAT A DEAL. LOOKING TO GET ONE OF EACH COLOR. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER COLORS OTHER THAN GREEN , BLACK , AND BLUE ?
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   RE:AGE / VALUE: NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by Ely T. on 1/4/2008 at 5:12:35 PM
i think the new Wal-Ray are a great pile of junk made is lead i mean china put together by some kid making .05 a day what the flip ever happened to Made in the USA !!!!! made with steal not foil rims and as far as putting new junk on old gold is funny to me it makes me say haha sorry if any hates me for what ever thing you may disagree with but hell I still live in the USA!!!!
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   RE:AGE / VALUE:   NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by K.LYONS on 1/7/2008 at 1:41:07 PM
USA USA USA USA USA GOD BLESS AMERICA AND $70. DOLLAR KOPYKRATES !!!!!!!!!!!
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   RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: NEW STINGRAYS AT WALMART $88. posted by Sting-Ray Owner on 1/22/2008 at 6:58:06 AM
Maybe you can learn to write better. I think you were slamming the Classic Sting-Ray bike,sold @ Wal-mart.Try again, when you're not so angry.
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MISC:   What to look for posted by: Mike on 12/25/2007 at 1:59:29 AM
What are the main things to look for when considering a 1968 "Original" Orange Krate?
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   RE:MISC:   What to look for posted by Mike on 12/27/2007 at 10:49:17 PM
Do you think Ebay is a good place to locate one and if not, how about some suggestions.
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   RE:RE:MISC:   What to look for posted by nate on 12/28/2007 at 6:37:47 AM
Yes, eBay and also your local craigslist.org
I prefer to buy stuff in person or at least from a reliable seller with a good reputation. Watch out for people on eBay who say something is original when it is really reproduction or an incorrect part. Look at their past auctions and make sure they sell a lot of bike stuff so they know their stuff.
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   RE:MISC:   What to look for posted by Kim on 12/29/2007 at 1:01:14 AM
I would look for the rarest of the orange krates...1968 no front fender and a pogo seat...They were dropped from the line after a mother suied Schwinn cause her son got ruptured on the seat..They went back to the stationary seat post...
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   RE:MISC:   What to look for posted by Mike on 12/31/2007 at 7:27:39 PM
I notice a lot of people refer to Pete's for having seats fixed or special restoration performed. Does this company have a website? Also a follow up question to Kim. Did all the original 68 orange krates have a pogo seat post?
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   RE:MISC: What to look for posted by Jimmy on 1/7/2008 at 9:41:51 PM
You can find Pete's stuff at www.hyper-formance.com
He is an authorized Schwinn parts vendor and makes top notch reproduction parts. The Pogo seatposts were only available in 1968, 1969 bikes had rigid posts. I think Pete offers a repro pogo also.
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   RE:MISC:   What to look for posted by Mike on 1/8/2008 at 10:45:19 PM
Well, I won a bid on Ebay and my very first 68 Orange Krate is on its way. Thanks everyone so far. Watch for my other 10 million questions on what to do next.
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WANTED:   20" S2 Double Knurled Rim posted by: Mike on 12/17/2007 at 7:27:03 PM
I'm looking for a nice 20" S2 rim for an Orange Krate resto project. It is the last piece I need. Must be a nice straight, round rim with clean chrome. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
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FOR SALE:   70 Cotton Picker Krate-looks brand new posted by: Try on 12/16/2007 at 6:35:25 AM
At the local bike shop there is a 70 cotton picker.Bike looks like it is brand new.It is all original except the seat.It is $1100 If anyone is interested it is located at Alpha Bicycle Co. 1215 South Santa Fe Ave. Vista Ca.92083 760-724-9822
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