AMF Roadmaster
09-30-19 | 03:18 PM
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AMF Roadmaster
Looking for any thoughts on these bikes. I know that in the later 70's they weren't a good bike but I believe this to be around 1970. I can score it for a smooth $20.
Last edited by roadbikeChris; 09-30-19 at 03:34 PM.
09-30-19 | 05:39 PM
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Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
Did he also say it was rare? I love that one. Perfectly serviceable bike not horrible at $20 but unless there is some sentimental attachment, like you had one when you were 8, there are better bikes out there and at this time of the year and with the way the vintage market appears to be going there are deals to be had. Be persistent patient and picky then you can spend the winter refurbing your find. Good luck.
As an example I waited this one out on CL it was priced to sell but languished. I threw out a $25 offer in week 3 of the ad and it was accepted. 1988ish Novara Ponderosa, house brand of REI, Japanese built steel MTB, full Shimano Deore drive train. The paint is in rough shape but the indexed Shimano Deore thumb shifters are worth the $25 just by themselves....Removing the book rest (it was a trainer bike) the bull horns and replacing the grips will improve the look significantly. IMHO,
As an example I waited this one out on CL it was priced to sell but languished. I threw out a $25 offer in week 3 of the ad and it was accepted. 1988ish Novara Ponderosa, house brand of REI, Japanese built steel MTB, full Shimano Deore drive train. The paint is in rough shape but the indexed Shimano Deore thumb shifters are worth the $25 just by themselves....Removing the book rest (it was a trainer bike) the bull horns and replacing the grips will improve the look significantly. IMHO,
09-30-19 | 06:11 PM
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A roomate had one in college. Bad welds and press-fit joints at the dropout.
And look at what they did to Harley-Davidson if you need more convincing.
And look at what they did to Harley-Davidson if you need more convincing.
09-30-19 | 06:22 PM
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
Did he also say it was rare? I love that one. Perfectly serviceable bike not horrible at $20 but unless there is some sentimental attachment, like you had one when you were 8, there are better bikes out there and at this time of the year and with the way the vintage market appears to be going there are deals to be had. Be persistent patient and picky then you can spend the winter refurbing your find. Good luck.
As an example I waited this one out on CL it was priced to sell but languished. I threw out a $25 offer in week 3 of the ad and it was accepted. 1988ish Novara Ponderosa, house brand of REI, Japanese built steel MTB, full Shimano Deore drive train. The paint is in rough shape but the indexed Shimano Deore thumb shifters are worth the $25 just by themselves....Removing the book rest (it was a trainer bike) the bull horns and replacing the grips will improve the look significantly. IMHO,
As an example I waited this one out on CL it was priced to sell but languished. I threw out a $25 offer in week 3 of the ad and it was accepted. 1988ish Novara Ponderosa, house brand of REI, Japanese built steel MTB, full Shimano Deore drive train. The paint is in rough shape but the indexed Shimano Deore thumb shifters are worth the $25 just by themselves....Removing the book rest (it was a trainer bike) the bull horns and replacing the grips will improve the look significantly. IMHO,
Head tube cluster, seat cluster and BB cluster?
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
09-30-19 | 08:20 PM
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Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
09-30-19 | 08:25 PM
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From: Waukesha WI
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Cool.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
09-30-19 | 09:16 PM
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It rolled down hill fast.
AMF also made bowling balls.
It weighed a couple of the 16 lbers.
But it does look clean.
