Our city is doing it's bi-annual bulk pickup and our neighborhood streets are currently lined with piles of "junk" to be disposed of. I ran across this treasure, one wheel sticking out from under a huge pile of branches, begging me to take it home.
I am having trouble identifying it though. The label says it is a Giant Grand Prix, although the Giant logo looks much different from the one currently used. I have scoured the internet and can't find any information for a bike by that name. Any TE'ers know where I can find info on my new girl?
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11-13-2010, 06:11 AM #1
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Nice find!
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11-13-2010, 06:47 AM #2
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oooh, nice project bike. We want to see the "after" pictures.
You might want to check this site. http://www.mrmartinweb.com/bicycle.html
It's how I found out about Knott's thrift store bike. It's since been beautifully made over by Robinson Wheelworks.
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11-13-2010, 06:50 AM #3
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One person's trash.... Wow, that is really cool. Next Spring I'm thinking about scouring some yard sales in search of something like that.
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11-13-2010, 07:03 AM #4
be nice
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Thanks Trek. That website listed some info on Giant bicycles that may be helpful.
Hopefully I can do a nice job fixing it up!
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11-13-2010, 09:18 AM #5
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Yippee!!!! Good for you for rescuing that treasure!!! NICE! .
Definitely want to see pics when it's all fixed up! Score!
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11-14-2010, 04:50 AM #6
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How cool is that?!?!? Be sure to keep us updated on the progress.
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