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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 270
Posted By plonz

For basic pedaling around, I’m all about that...

For basic pedaling around, I’m all about that Paramount. One of my fave mtb paint jobs from the 90s. I think it has serious cool factor. The Kona is just too ordinary IMO.

Then again, I unloaded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 547
Posted By plonz

Those cranks remind me of Takagi and Sugino...

Those cranks remind me of Takagi and Sugino anodized cranksets from my BMX youth. Sweet!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 223
Posted By plonz

Quattro is believed to be a Suntour line...

Quattro is believed to be a Suntour line according to VeloBase. Pretty cool find. Nothing wrong with FIR EL19 rims either. I’ve had a single searching for a mate for some time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By plonz

I hear tell ‘84 Prestige’s have magical healing...

I hear tell ‘84 Prestige’s have magical healing powers. Rumored to be a mystical quality of the 555 SL tubeset. Mount up and heal thyself soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,270
Posted By plonz

I am in Hudsonville today and do not need these...

I am in Hudsonville today and do not need these distractions! Looks like a 56cm so I may be safe. Course, I could slap a spare tricolor group on it and flip it. Hmmm…

Edit: Just noticed this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 554
Posted By plonz

Congrats on moving out another. Over or under 4?

Congrats on moving out another. Over or under 4?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 625
Posted By plonz

I have a hunch you’re going to find all the right...

I have a hunch you’re going to find all the right bits for that one. Looking forward to the end result.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,619
Posted By plonz

Normally not my thing but I’ve gone back to this...

Normally not my thing but I’ve gone back to this a few times now. I see a trip up to Belmont, MI in my future this afternoon.

EDIT - Wasn't meant to be. Bike was sold today before I could get to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,405
Posted By plonz

I know this program. The key is to get your...

I know this program. The key is to get your enjoyment out of it along the way which it seems you always do. Let us know how the Prestige fares.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 491
Posted By plonz

Absolutely possible. What you need to do depends...

Absolutely possible. What you need to do depends on what you have and what you want.

Silver anodized rim that you want to polish but not necessarily high-polish. The difference being the former...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By plonz

Circa 1981. Me on my beloved Team Mongoose...

Circa 1981. Me on my beloved Team Mongoose placing 3rd at some sort of BMX enduro event IIRC.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By plonz

That is a seriously fine machine. :thumb:

That is a seriously fine machine. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 485
Posted By plonz

I like the half-step gearing explanation in...

I like the half-step gearing explanation in Technical Q&A. Hadn’t really read up on it until now and I thought it was explained well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By plonz

I love these hard to find Columbus Allez models....

I love these hard to find Columbus Allez models. Rarely seen in anything larger than 56cm. Even more rare is the red version. Seems when they do make an appearance, they’re usually blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By plonz

Silver Stem w/ Black Bars

It's common to see a black quill stem with silver bars but is it verboten to use a silver stem with black bars? I don't recall seeing this combo on a nice racing build.

I'm building up my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By plonz

That’s a smokin’ deal but also an indication of...

That’s a smokin’ deal but also an indication of how tough the local market place is. Good luck trying to find a clean pair of Ksyriums on eBay sub $200. For an extra $150 you get a sweet Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By plonz

This extract from the second link states "And the...

This extract from the second link states "And the fourth stipulation is in regards to 6 and 7-speed HG-style cassettes and freehub bodies. Both 6 and 7-speed HG cassettes are narrower in width and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,790
Posted By plonz

White Industries T11 Hubs. Not C&V but dang...

White Industries T11 Hubs. Not C&V but dang gorgeous and sure look good on a resto-mod C&V build.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By plonz

Raleigh 555 SL tubing would indicate a Raleigh...

Raleigh 555 SL tubing would indicate a Raleigh USA Super Course from 1983-1985. 1983 is a black and gold colorway. 1984 and 1985 are blue with a lot of chrome. I think there may have been two...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,343
Posted By plonz

Search sold items on eBay and you’ll get a feel...

Search sold items on eBay and you’ll get a feel for the value of a DA7700 groupset. I’m going to say around $350, not counting the wheelset. I just cobbled together a DA7800 groupset that totaled...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By plonz

If you could care less about the paint, $500 is a...

If you could care less about the paint, $500 is a good deal on a well-equipped Pinarello. For me, I’d have to budget for a respray going into this project. I’d feel better about it at $400 and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-22-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By plonz

That was a really good deal. A little unusual to...

That was a really good deal. A little unusual to pair the earlier single pivot brakes with the later STI levers but still a nice group.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,343
Posted By plonz

Looks very nice but only $400-$500 nice to me. ...

Looks very nice but only $400-$500 nice to me. On this model of Paramount, I think the down tube 7400 shifting will keep the value sub $500. My opinion.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By plonz

In the 80’s, Super Sport was Schwinn’s mid-level...

In the 80’s, Super Sport was Schwinn’s mid-level racer. One step up from the beloved Tempo but regularly seen for sale at prices less than a Tempo. Good C&V value for the buyer, not so much for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-18-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By plonz

Grabbed a pair of the bronze rims on this forum a...

Grabbed a pair of the bronze rims on this forum a while back and they get regular use. I like the distinctive look, especially on a white bike. Didn’t know there were bronze-hued Shimano components. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By plonz

If the locations of sellers ever aligned with the...

If the locations of sellers ever aligned with the locations of buyers, there would be a lot of overcrowded basements and garages.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By plonz

Doesn’t get any better than polished 7400. GLWS!

Doesn’t get any better than polished 7400. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By plonz

This is the kind of bike the OP normally...

This is the kind of bike the OP normally appraises for others. I wish I could assure him he’ll recover his investment but I unfortunately cannot. Looks like a $100 +/-$25 bike to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By plonz

Cool frameset in need of an Evaporust bath! ...

Cool frameset in need of an Evaporust bath! Great reference chart above. Hopefully the lugs, crown and drops can identify which one you have.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-11-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By plonz

Classic horizontal-dropped Allez…and with Superbe...

Classic horizontal-dropped Allez…and with Superbe to boot. If I weren’t on the other side of the continent I’d be on my way to grab this one.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By plonz

So #1 is $7 :foo:;)

So #1 is $7 :foo:;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 486
Posted By plonz

My personal opinion is the “Terry” style bike...

My personal opinion is the “Terry” style bike limits your audience. $225 +/- $50 is my best guess.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,036
Posted By plonz

That sound like a smoking good deal to me. Dura...

That sound like a smoking good deal to me. Dura Ace group alone is $300+ for 8spd and $400+ for 10spd.

I paid $250 for this Impulse with 8spd tri-color group in 2019. It was in pretty rough shape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By plonz

Wow, that is super generous of you. PM inbound!

Wow, that is super generous of you. PM inbound!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By plonz

I don’t think it’s worth it unless you have the...

I don’t think it’s worth it unless you have the parts laying around to fix it. Wasn’t a good bike to begin with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By plonz

Dura Ace Headset Lock Washer

Going through my bin of DA 74xx headsets and it appears they've all been cobbled together one way or another. None of the lock washers on my three HP-7400 headsets fit in the cutout of the upper...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-22-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By plonz

#3 - Yes there were many. Take a look at the...

#3 - Yes there were many. Take a look at the Specialized Allez as an example.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By plonz

It does have the markings of a Campione del...

It does have the markings of a Campione del Mondo. I’m a bit suspect of the shift cables routing over the BB though. Maybe this was the case pre ‘83.

Pics make it look like a repaint and the build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,537
Posted By plonz

Don’t let that gem get mixed up in the next box...

Don’t let that gem get mixed up in the next box ‘o crap for sale.

Banking on “yes”… congrats!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Posted By plonz

That is the most complete group of Cyclone...

That is the most complete group of Cyclone components I’ve ever seen assembled. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-09-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,872
Posted By plonz

In that case, I’ll wait until it bumps to $1,500....

In that case, I’ll wait until it bumps to $1,500. :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-07-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By plonz

I have a 1A, 26.4, 130 stem I’d part with if you...

I have a 1A, 26.4, 130 stem I’d part with if you can manage the reach.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,015
Posted By plonz

Must have missed this thread earlier. Haven’t...

Must have missed this thread earlier. Haven’t shown the Tempo in a while so here it is proudly adorning its period-incorrect WHITE Charge Scoop.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,171
Posted By plonz

There are plenty of us here that buy that buy a...

There are plenty of us here that buy that buy a sub $200 bike for a good 531, SL or T1 frame. We then hang $400+ of modern componentry on it to hold our own on a local shop ride. Still cheaper than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By plonz

I’m in the $100 camp as well. Not really high...

I’m in the $100 camp as well. Not really high quality enough to appeal to a hoarding C&V enthusiast. Certainly a nice bike for someone wanting a basic, functional rider. Maybe $150 from that buyer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 465
Posted By plonz

I used one of these on a Raleigh Technium 420 to...

I used one of these on a Raleigh Technium 420 to move the shifters from the stem to the downtube that did not have braze-ons. The one I bought was black and branded Origin8. Stripped the finish to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-18-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By plonz

$550 in FBM makes it feel more in line IMO. ...

$550 in FBM makes it feel more in line IMO. Thinking it may still be high when I scroll a couple of pages down and see a lovely lilac Le Champion at $450 that’s been sitting idle.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-18-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,870
Posted By plonz

There’s a Ritchey stem in the post pics. Rogue...

There’s a Ritchey stem in the post pics. Rogue pic or still available? Interested in the specs if still available​​​​.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By plonz

Good ratios on this one. I use a Maillard...

Good ratios on this one. I use a Maillard freewheel on my trainer with Shimano 600 6spd index shifting. Works really well with the indexing. GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,619
Posted By plonz

If one of these were to pop up in Western MI at...

If one of these were to pop up in Western MI at this price, it would be in my garage pronto. And why does it seem every 80's Asian bike under $200 is equipped with a ghastly time trial setup? :foo:
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