Going to pick this one up today...
05-12-15, 08:05 AM
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Going to pick this one up today...
I am a Univega fan...I have a Viva Sport 63cm and the one listed here is 60cm. I want to try a smaller frame, I think the one I ride now may be a little big for me as I am 6'2". What do you say about this deal, I have talked to the guy already and got it down to $60.
Univega Touring / Road Bike
Univega Touring / Road Bike
05-12-15, 08:24 AM
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Very good price. Components alone are worth that.
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05-12-15, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
that's still a big frame
05-12-15, 09:28 AM
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I have a 12 speed rear wheel I could pull from a Centurion Cavaletto parted out bike I have in my shop...would that work?
05-12-15, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyboy718
I have a 12 speed rear wheel I could pull from a Centurion Cavaletto parted out bike I have in my shop...would that work?
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05-12-15, 11:26 AM
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I'd ask the seller for the top tube c-t-c measurement just to be sure it's enough shorter than your current frame for a comfortable fit.
05-13-15, 07:51 AM
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Got her home yesterday for $60 and here is some pics. She sure is pretty! It was advertised as a 60cm...but according to my tape measure that is not the case it looks to be a 63cm? The wheels I took off my Viva Sport just for the pictures. I did get the rims but the rear rim is beyond repairable but the front rim is fine...no tires. Looks like only thing not original is the seat and post. Serial starts with an 'M' so this should be a 1984.
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05-13-15, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyboy718
Got her home yesterday for $60 and here is some pics. She sure is pretty! It was advertised as a 60cm...but according to my tape measure that is not the case it looks to be a 63cm? The wheels I took off my Viva Sport just for the pictures. I did get the rims but the rear rim is beyond repairable but the front rim is fine...no tires. Looks like only thing not original is the seat and post. Serial starts with an 'M' so this should be a 1984.
The flip side is that knowledgeable sellers tend to price their bikes higher. So the choice is sketchy information + attractive price or great information at a high price.
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05-13-15, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Weird thing on sizing, its the #1 thing sellers get wrong. And it is so easy to measure, and 15 seconds on the web, and anyone should be able to do it. Fortunately, whether it fits or not, just a few parts off that bike cover the price paid.
The flip side is that knowledgeable sellers tend to price their bikes higher. So the choice is sketchy information + attractive price or great information at a high price.
The flip side is that knowledgeable sellers tend to price their bikes higher. So the choice is sketchy information + attractive price or great information at a high price.
05-13-15, 02:52 PM
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I think you got a good price on it. FWIW, you can check it out in all of the 1980s catalog glory. I wish catalogs still looked like this today 
https://univegacatalogs.files.wordpr...ga-catalog.pdf
https://univegacatalogs.files.wordpr...ga-catalog.pdf
05-14-15, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by FastJake
I think you got a good price on it. FWIW, you can check it out in all of the 1980s catalog glory. I wish catalogs still looked like this today https://univegacatalogs.files.wordpr...ga-catalog.pdf
https://univegacatalogs.files.wordpr...ga-catalog.pdf
Originally Posted by jjames1452
I like that bike.
