Looking for advice for a Mid late 90s classic or 80s bike
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I looked at the Nikishi but it had all the same Suntour stuff I had on the Raleigh. A friend of mine told me its obvious that I want the steel tube or aluminum tube look.
And told me to look for Dura-ace groupset or Ultergra groupset. Campagnolo gear is great but may be too much.
And told me to look for Dura-ace groupset or Ultergra groupset. Campagnolo gear is great but may be too much.
When looking for used bikes, you need patience and flexibility (less flexbility = greater patience and vice versa) also you can get into it and upgrade in the future should you wish
ok for todays look at craisglist
too small at 56 but interesting $950 Aquila/litespeed titaninum, ultegra https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...273396406.html
miyata $599 60 cm sun tour cyclone https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...273273674.html
guercottti 61 cm frame set..... $550 could the base of a really nice bike..... would go over 1000 at the end, Cold set to 130, new wheels, modern brifters (suggest 105) etc https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
colnago 59 cm over your price at 150 9sd campy brifters could be spend a few bucks more but have for long time if it fits https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...255982700.html
rocky mountain 61 cm $700 not quite as classic as the others https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...266918488.html
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What you want is a chrome moly double butted touring bike.....youre a big guy.....you need a strong and stable frame...... touring bikes have extra strong frames and strong wheels....plus they are more comfortable to ride than bikes with racing geometry......they are more stable at slower speeds.....and the gearing makes them easy to ride.........youll ride longer go farther see more stuff have more fun.........a 61cm Masi or any racing frame with a 225 lb rider will be pretty noodley and unstable....Im a big guy too............check out a Miyata 1000 or a 610............Trek 520 or a 720 if you can find one.............Specialized Expedition from the 80s...........Raleigh Portage........Fuji Grand Tour......Bianchi make a couple of touring bikes.....these are all beautiful highly desirable rides.......you might have to search a bit ..........these models are in pretty. big demand right now......
The aluminum frame Treks are also an option (1000, 1200, 1220, 1400, 1420). They are generally a more race geometry (short stays). IIRC, the models ending in 20 have a triple chain ring.
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+1 on the Guerciotti for pedigree and maximum contrast with the carbon crowd!! Might be worth offering 450 and if so, I'll wager you could keep your budget sourcing a build - period or newer - from the sales forum here.
longhitv If you want to stay with shimano 105 should be in the mix. I do like ultegra, but dura-ace may be too much to hold out for. Shimano has alwasy trickled down technology. todays 105 is better than Dura ace from 10 years ago as an example
When looking for used bikes, you need patience and flexibility (less flexbility = greater patience and vice versa) also you can get into it and upgrade in the future should you wish
ok for todays look at craisglist
....
guercottti 61 cm frame set..... $550 could the base of a really nice bike..... would go over 1000 at the end, Cold set to 130, new wheels, modern brifters (suggest 105) etc https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
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When looking for used bikes, you need patience and flexibility (less flexbility = greater patience and vice versa) also you can get into it and upgrade in the future should you wish
ok for todays look at craisglist
....
guercottti 61 cm frame set..... $550 could the base of a really nice bike..... would go over 1000 at the end, Cold set to 130, new wheels, modern brifters (suggest 105) etc https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
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I keep coming back to this one, even though at $1500 is over op stated budget
classic italian, with 9 speed modern shifting, fun paint, a special kind of bike
at 59 think the is a good chance of fit for OP
classic italian, with 9 speed modern shifting, fun paint, a special kind of bike
at 59 think the is a good chance of fit for OP
'93 Colnago Olympic Master X - $1,500 (Coquitlam)
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml/bik/d/coquitlam-93-colnago-olympic-master/7255982700.html
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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Lots of folks out there think that if it isn't Italian it isn't worthy. Don't believe it. Quality Japanese bikes are every bit as good if not better and usually far cheaper. I say this as a former owner and restorer of a classic alfa Giulietta and Maserati 3500 GT.
I regularly restore bikes for the bike exchange and am particularly fond of Miyata. including the 1200 in pristine condition like the one pictured that we sold 2 years ago for $600, cleaned and serviced. Personally, my favorite daily rider is an early 80's low end Peugeot that I set up with a 1x7 drive train with upright bars and a Suntour friction thumb shifter. Don't be put off by friction. Set up properly it is as easy to use as Indexing and in some ways is superior plus it is much less fussy and prone to getting out of adjustment. Also, unless you are racing give a thought to upright bars. For my 73 year old back they are much more comfortable. finally, get yourself a nice Brooks leather saddle. In my mind there is just no more comfortable place to rest your tuchus.
And with all the money you are going to save start looking for a vintage mountain bike like this for those times you want to go off road
I regularly restore bikes for the bike exchange and am particularly fond of Miyata. including the 1200 in pristine condition like the one pictured that we sold 2 years ago for $600, cleaned and serviced. Personally, my favorite daily rider is an early 80's low end Peugeot that I set up with a 1x7 drive train with upright bars and a Suntour friction thumb shifter. Don't be put off by friction. Set up properly it is as easy to use as Indexing and in some ways is superior plus it is much less fussy and prone to getting out of adjustment. Also, unless you are racing give a thought to upright bars. For my 73 year old back they are much more comfortable. finally, get yourself a nice Brooks leather saddle. In my mind there is just no more comfortable place to rest your tuchus.
And with all the money you are going to save start looking for a vintage mountain bike like this for those times you want to go off road
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If I were you & your size, I’d jump on the Guerciotti & build it up on your own w/ quality components. Nice bike! Had 56 cm one once..
See if there’s any wriggle room w/ the seller?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
See if there’s any wriggle room w/ the seller?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
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If I were you & your size, I’d jump on the Guercootti & build it up on your own w/ quality components. Nice bike! Had 56 cm one once..
See if there’s any wriggle room w/ the seller?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
See if there’s any wriggle room w/ the seller?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...264805119.html
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)