twinluke
01-03-09, 04:03 PM
I have this older bike that needs tlc. I'm wondering what I really have and if its worth the time to give it some tlc. Its a nashbar SIS. Its red in color and has a shimano 600. Any info is more than appreciated.
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RobbieTunes
01-03-09, 04:20 PM
Several questions that would help:
1-how many speeds is that rear set? Looks like 6 or 7.
2-what size are the wheels? 27" or 700c?
3-are those shifters "indexed," i.e. do they click to the next gear and it shifts one gear per click?
I'm guessing it's a steel lugged frame that came with down tube indexed shift levers, and someone altered it for triathlons or something. I'm guessing $100 as is (in eastern NC) and if I had it, and it was 7-speed, I'd add a set of drop bars and find a set of 7-speed Shimano RSX STI shifters or maybe an old set of Sora STI's. About $100 in upgrades/tires/etc would give you a decent road bike that is dependable and solid. You won't win the Tour, but you'll be able to ride plenty.
1-how many speeds is that rear set? Looks like 6 or 7.
2-what size are the wheels? 27" or 700c?
3-are those shifters "indexed," i.e. do they click to the next gear and it shifts one gear per click?
I'm guessing it's a steel lugged frame that came with down tube indexed shift levers, and someone altered it for triathlons or something. I'm guessing $100 as is (in eastern NC) and if I had it, and it was 7-speed, I'd add a set of drop bars and find a set of 7-speed Shimano RSX STI shifters or maybe an old set of Sora STI's. About $100 in upgrades/tires/etc would give you a decent road bike that is dependable and solid. You won't win the Tour, but you'll be able to ride plenty.
wrk101
01-03-09, 05:09 PM
Put drop bars on it. Reuse the bar end shifters. It would get $150 to $175 around here (assuming clean, ready to ride, and well marketed). Might even get $200 if the frame is really clean.
MikeMezzanine
08-19-09, 04:00 PM
I have the same bike, circa 1986 and have replaced the seat and tires and bar tape over time and it still rides well. I am wondering about when I should change the chain. What is the rule of thumb?