1972 Elvish
08-09-17, 07:48 AM
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1972 Elvish
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/d...256227648.html
per advert
"Here for sale is an original 1972 Elvish I'm the original owner it was one of the lightest racers back then. Even has the original tires, which are no doubt shot. All the premium goodies on this one. Great restore project too. Stored for the last 40 yrs. $150 !"
I am too busy/broke to even look at something now but if anyone likes these it's in Niagara Falls USA
per advert
"Here for sale is an original 1972 Elvish I'm the original owner it was one of the lightest racers back then. Even has the original tires, which are no doubt shot. All the premium goodies on this one. Great restore project too. Stored for the last 40 yrs. $150 !"
I am too busy/broke to even look at something now but if anyone likes these it's in Niagara Falls USA
08-09-17, 08:58 AM
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It may be perspective or photographic effect but it appears in photos there is something wonky with fork.
Given that is is a base model bicycle in need of overhaul price seems a bit high. Comparable to Peugeot UO8 or Raleigh Gran Prix.
May be an immigrant from across the border; this marque more common in maple leaf land than in the U.S.
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It may be perspective or photographic effect but it appears in photos there is something wonky with fork.
Given that is is a base model bicycle in need of overhaul price seems a bit high. Comparable to Peugeot UO8 or Raleigh Gran Prix.
May be an immigrant from across the border; this marque more common in maple leaf land than in the U.S.
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08-09-17, 09:18 AM
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...I always liked Ideale leather saddles better than Brooks, but given the stated history of 40 years in "storage", that one's probably shot. +1 on the fork and general quality level of the pictured bicycle.
...I always liked Ideale leather saddles better than Brooks, but given the stated history of 40 years in "storage", that one's probably shot. +1 on the fork and general quality level of the pictured bicycle.
08-09-17, 10:09 AM
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"It was one of the lightest racers back then!"
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08-09-17, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lostarchitect
"It was one of the lightest racers back then!"
08-09-17, 01:56 PM
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Of course the kickstand might throw the weight off a bit.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
It WAS one of the lightest...so long as you had an elven ring
08-09-17, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ksryder
It was one of the earliest 1x setups -- 1 ring to rule them all...
08-09-17, 02:50 PM
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...I wonder how Rivendell feels about these ?
...I wonder how Rivendell feels about these ?
08-14-17, 11:57 AM
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CL post deleted, no more pics
Hey did it sell?
I wonder if the OP/seller got the asking price?
I was hoping to see it and the bent fork
I wonder if the OP/seller got the asking price?
I was hoping to see it and the bent fork
08-14-17, 05:15 PM
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Miller72 - I wasn't buying it. I posted it incase some wanted one. I had just promised myself no more bikes.....then I bought a Kabuki....
08-17-17, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Miller72
Hey did it sell?
I wonder if the OP/seller got the asking price?
I was hoping to see it and the bent fork
I wonder if the OP/seller got the asking price?
I was hoping to see it and the bent fork
08-20-17, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WGB
Miller72 - I wasn't buying it. I posted it incase some wanted one. I had just promised myself no more bikes.....then I bought a Kabuki....
My first new bicycle ever...it was a blue 12 speed, 27X1&1/4 may have said Shogun on the cross tube.
I have only come across one other Kabuki for sale in many years and I couldn't justify the asking price or the travel to pick it up.
Any pics of your new to you Kabuki!?
Memories!!
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Miller CT
08-20-17, 07:32 PM
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Hopefully no one minds that i wander off the thread.
I listed lots of photos under Classic and Vintage
Nice bike, I just love the headbadge
PS To bad you weren't closer (I have no idea what shipping would be from buffalo to Connecticut)
I listed lots of photos under Classic and Vintage
Nice bike, I just love the headbadge
PS To bad you weren't closer (I have no idea what shipping would be from buffalo to Connecticut)
09-21-17, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jrstewart3
did anyone save any pictures out that Elvish?
09-21-17, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by WGB
Hopefully no one minds that i wander off the thread.
I listed lots of photos under Classic and Vintage
Nice bike, I just love the headbadge
PS To bad you weren't closer (I have no idea what shipping would be from buffalo to Connecticut)
I listed lots of photos under Classic and Vintage
Nice bike, I just love the headbadge
PS To bad you weren't closer (I have no idea what shipping would be from buffalo to Connecticut)
What model is your Kabuki? A Hilltopper? Can't quite tell. Beautiful and condition looks pretty perfect!
