Vintage unknown bike
06-12-17, 02:34 PM
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Vintage unknown bike
So i was checking out my local craigslist and happen to find this old bike, but the I have no clue if its a good deal or not. Heres a picture of it! I cant tell the brand and am partly worried if I ask the seller and he finds out its worth a lot he wouldn't sell it. 01313_1nTzfnK8uzh_600x450.jpg Hes selling it for 50 dollars i am planing to meet him tonight to buy it, if its a good deal that is.
06-12-17, 02:42 PM
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50 is probably on the high side. 
it would depend on condition and with the front brake busted/unadjusted and the seat post backwards- I suspect its not in the best shape.
it would depend on condition and with the front brake busted/unadjusted and the seat post backwards- I suspect its not in the best shape.
06-12-17, 03:26 PM
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Looks like one of the bike boom offerings from the 70's - like what was sold at Western Auto or Sears or such. If it all works and you want a commuter that isn't likely to get stolen, it might be worth getting.
That said, the shifters and the dork-disc are not ones you come across every day.
and on the con side... no rear brake.
That said, the shifters and the dork-disc are not ones you come across every day.
and on the con side... no rear brake.
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06-12-17, 03:28 PM
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I want a bike like that to use as an outdoor christmas display. Throw on a bunch of lights and you have a fine seasonal display; that shade of green would work sell.
06-12-17, 03:39 PM
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Is he paying you $50 to take it off of his hands? If not, pass.
06-12-17, 04:37 PM
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Does that fork look a bit tweaked to anyone else?
06-12-17, 05:16 PM
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The wingnuts are the best thing about it. Pass, unless he'd give you the wingnuts.
06-12-17, 07:00 PM
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In person, you'd want to make darn well sure the upper part of the fork blades were exactly in line with the head tub. If they are angled back, it's a sign that the bike has had a front-end collision. Then offer ten for the cool wheels with wing nuts and weirdo shifter
06-12-17, 09:57 PM
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You don't see those stem shifters too often. They are quite rare. Unfortunately, they are mainly a conversation piece. Those also look like the Shimano aluminum wing nuts and a Shimano spoke protector. While it needs some work, it appears remarkably free of rust. Still, it is only an entry level model, circa 1971-1973.
06-19-17, 02:56 PM
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Those wing nuts look like the Sugino offering. Anyway, sell the bits you took off and make a little back if all you want is a fixed gear.
06-19-17, 03:00 PM
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It's a cool frame, and it'll definitely make a cool fixie or SS imo, OP. I say go for it, and make it into something you'll ride.
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06-19-17, 03:49 PM
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Seem to recall seeing these also sold as Tease brand. Most common finish was yellow with green transfers.
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Seem to recall seeing these also sold as Tease brand. Most common finish was yellow with green transfers.
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The condition of the front brake wouldn't be so worrying if the rear brake were present 
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The one cool part about the bike and you're getting rid of it.
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06-26-17, 10:35 AM
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The fork is bent and the seatpost is so high that I'd worry about leverage damage.
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