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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,397
Posted By Xlr8n

Yeah, they are still in business but while under...

Yeah, they are still in business but while under new management they got a bad rep the last few years after offering up some NOS old-school BMX stuff that wasn't really NOS, but re-popped. They claim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 01:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,215
Posted By Xlr8n

Point taken as the CB-3600's you posted are...

Point taken as the CB-3600's you posted are indeed clones to the DC 400's. I was simply attempting to clarify that not all Superbe Pro brakes were clones to the DC's as your post may have suggested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,215
Posted By Xlr8n

Same design, but not all Superbe Pro's were the...

Same design, but not all Superbe Pro's were the same brakes. Compare to the Superbe Pro's pictured above and you can see those Suntours are beefier and a bit better finished than the DC RGC 400's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,215
Posted By Xlr8n

I've got Dia Compe Royal Grand Compe 400's on one...

I've got Dia Compe Royal Grand Compe 400's on one of my Schwinn's. Pretty decent stuff for something that isn't Campy or Superbe.

Mine are the standard silver, but it looks like they were also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-13, 01:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,618
Posted By Xlr8n

I too would have probably fixed the cracked...

I too would have probably fixed the cracked before proceeding with the rebuild.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,209
Posted By Xlr8n

I'd use a 2 part epoxy primer. You can now get...

I'd use a 2 part epoxy primer. You can now get such a primer in an areosol can that is contructed in 2 chambers that you perforate right before use.
An epoxy primer will seal any of the miniscule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

Maybe he accidentally typed in an extra zero? ...

Maybe he accidentally typed in an extra zero?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

Price is indeed steep, but finding an unopened...

Price is indeed steep, but finding an unopened vintage Krate is pretty rare these days: http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/839189666.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

Wow! the bent fork Super Sport is now up to 775...

Wow! the bent fork Super Sport is now up to 775 bucks!! At least the seller cleared up the front-end question by telling me the fork is fine, it was just the camera angle.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,748
Posted By Xlr8n

Love the color! Where did you find it?

Love the color! Where did you find it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,655
Posted By Xlr8n

You need to calibrate your 'pro' scale.

You need to calibrate your 'pro' scale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

Is this fork bent?

Is this fork bent?

The price is already getting way too high into the Paramount range but regardless of paying too much, the front sure looks tweaked to me??
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

This one is good for a chuckle:

This one was good for a chuckle:

http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/834600645.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By Xlr8n

Not sure about Bridgestones, but the Panasonics...

Not sure about Bridgestones, but the Panasonics of that era were robotic brass brazed and I too would suspect that most any mass marketed frame is going to be brass brazed as using silver was more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 853
Posted By Xlr8n

The locals here usually frown on a newb post...

The locals here usually frown on a newb post asking "what's my bike worth" as that is usually their first and last post and then off to craigslist or ebay they go with their newfound 'appraisal'.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

Fairly nice deal on Columbus tubed Tempo

Bike looks extremly nice shape. Tenax tubed Panasonic made Schwinn. Shipping is very reasonable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,209
Posted By Xlr8n

I recently put some Conti Giro's on my new-to-me...

I recently put some Conti Giro's on my new-to-me tubular bike and they roll pretty good for 25 bucks a piece. I was going to go with the Gatorskin Sprinters, but they were twice the price. Probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

Dude- put down the bong, you're way too high!...

Dude- put down the bong, you're way too high! :cheers: :

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/828237864.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,316
Posted By Xlr8n

+1. I'd go black housings before white as in make...

+1. I'd go black housings before white as in make them less noticable rather than more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,316
Posted By Xlr8n

As far as the cable housings go, I think if you...

As far as the cable housings go, I think if you took away the yellow housings, you'd lose the 'pop' of the decals and pinstriping. It's supposed to look custom, and it does! I vote to leaave them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-08, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/826758762.html ...

http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/826758762.html

"indoursed" by Donny and Marie! (hey, I didn't realize Donny and Marie were 'Swingers'. :eek:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

Very nice cycle. But, for the $4k+ price tag, the...

Very nice cycle. But, for the $4k+ price tag, the yellow highlights just don't look factory/professionally done. They look very do-it-yourself and are quite translucent in places. There is even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,210
Posted By Xlr8n

Prices are getting ridiculous

I recall a thread a week or so back where someone was asking how much a Schwinn Varsity was worth and pretty much everyone responded that the $200 asking price was way high unless it was a perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

Old Paramount fixxer-upper:...

Old Paramount fixxer-upper: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-CLASSIC-SCHWINN-PARAMOUNT-ROAD-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190247594283QQihZ009QQcategoryZ156524QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 13,414
Posted By Xlr8n

Here's a '71 I just picked up at a thrift store...

Here's a '71 I just picked up at a thrift store last week for 35 bucks.
All original down to the tires and pretty much mint. I kept the lights/generator off it and doubled my money two days later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,092
Posted By Xlr8n

Check the seat tube sticker for origin of...

Check the seat tube sticker for origin of manufacture. Many of the mid-to late 80's Columbus tubed upper-end Schwinns were indeed made in Japan by Panasonic to Schwinn's specs.
BTW- nice 3 year-old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,252
Posted By Xlr8n

I have the Conti Giro's and they are fine for...

I have the Conti Giro's and they are fine for daily riding but don't have the puncture resistance of higher dollar tires. The Gatorskin Sprinters at 45-50 bucks will be my next tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,175
Posted By Xlr8n

OhNo- If you haven't sealed the deal yet you...

OhNo- If you haven't sealed the deal yet you should absolutely, positively tell him no. You'd be paying wayyyy too much for the bike. Varsity's are the bottom line Schwinn and the most commonly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,175
Posted By Xlr8n

Not that you need any more rain on your parade,...

Not that you need any more rain on your parade, but as an example I just picked up an extremely nice '71 Varsity yesterday from a local thrift store for $34.95 which may be a bit high price-wise, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By Xlr8n

why yes, it is an old thread...:twitchy:...In any...

why yes, it is an old thread...:twitchy:...In any case, nice score on the Superbe Pro swag. Whether or not your customer actually 'upgraded' is debatable ;). The Superbe Pro on my new ride is so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Xlr8n

As far as tubulars go, there are much easier ways...

As far as tubulars go, there are much easier ways to fix a flat than patching and stitching. If you mount your tires with Tufo tape instead of glue, you can simply carry an extra pre-stretched tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Xlr8n

I'm not against fenders, but they don't seem to...

I'm not against fenders, but they don't seem to match very well. How about some chrome ones?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

A great deal if you're Lurch:...

A great deal if you're Lurch: http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/bik/796736269.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

and it has a "cup holder"..wow. :lol:

and it has a "cup holder"..wow. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,158
Posted By Xlr8n

From your description, it sounds a bit too big...

From your description, it sounds a bit too big for you. You can replace the parts you listed fairly inexpensively ($50-100) and recoup your investment upon resale if it doesn't work out, but first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By Xlr8n

The sale prices vary on e-bay from 10 bucks for a...

The sale prices vary on e-bay from 10 bucks for a single to several hundred for a desirable pair. Depends on what you have and how badly someone wants them while you are selling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 675
Posted By Xlr8n

Same bike, two threads.

Same bike, two threads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,631
Posted By Xlr8n

Better deal, but I'd still be patient and shop...

Better deal, but I'd still be patient and shop around. From the sound of his ad I doubt he'll drop much on his $.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By Xlr8n

Looks like a garden variety discount/farm...

Looks like a garden variety discount/farm store/gas station sold bike. Low end components with a pinch/spot welded rear dropout. The flat stamped cranks look Huffy or AMF made. Not worth fixing up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,472
Posted By Xlr8n

Another vote for Dad. Suntour was extremely good...

Another vote for Dad. Suntour was extremely good back in the day and would have been considered even better and been spec'd on more top-line bikes if they hadn't drastically underpriced their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,631
Posted By Xlr8n

about $100 too high...maybe more...

about $100 too high...maybe more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By Xlr8n

Most likely the reason he was asking how to fix...

Most likely the reason he was asking how to fix the bent fork. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By Xlr8n

Looks good. The saddle seems awfully nose-high in...

Looks good. The saddle seems awfully nose-high in the "after" pic. (Ouch!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By Xlr8n

You are correct, my bad. It's the 1 1/8" quill...

You are correct, my bad. It's the 1 1/8" quill stem (MTB style) that has a 22.5" OD. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,412
Posted By Xlr8n

Very nice Paramount:...

Very nice Paramount: http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-SCHWINN-PARAMOUNT-MINT-CONDITION-56-CM-RED-BEAUTY_W0QQitemZ160271793269QQihZ006QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Although I find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

Call him on it! He'll likely say he had it custom...

Call him on it! He'll likely say he had it custom bent to provide just the right geometry!:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

^^^ Nice sales pitch to skirt the issue of a...

^^^ Nice sales pitch to skirt the issue of a damaged bike!! Unfortunately somone will probably believe him and pay waayyy too much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,895
Posted By Xlr8n

For the hardcore high-end parts collector:...

For the hardcore high-end parts collector: http://cgi.ebay.com/Suntour-Superbe-box_W0QQitemZ190244086566QQihZ009QQcategoryZ56197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By Xlr8n

Sounds like the 26.8 is too small. The 27.0 may...

Sounds like the 26.8 is too small. The 27.0 may end up fitting fine if you re-open the top to factory size and clean out the tube. If the slit is now touching you can spread it back out evenly using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By Xlr8n

stingray jr. ??

stingray jr. ??
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