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04-02-11 | 09:59 AM

bikejo

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Help with old models

Hi,
I found an old Panther (looks like a 10 speed) and a Huffy (seems like https://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2009/s...orres1209.html) posted locally.

anyone can tell more about them?

thanks

04-02-11 | 07:25 PM

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Well, that handle bar is upside down

04-02-11 | 07:34 PM

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Or he's going for the cafe racer look...totally.

04-02-11 | 07:35 PM

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C & V could tell you everything about that bike in five minutes.

04-02-11 | 08:22 PM

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04-03-11 | 07:49 AM

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"Help with old models"

Even the panthers require tact, courtesy, and honesty.
Plus money.

Well, I guess it depends how old.

Welcome to the forum.
There are folks here who can help you.

04-03-11 | 08:14 AM

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I had a mint condition Huffy Sea Trails pass thru my hands a few years back. It was a basic 3 speed bike that weighed about 40 lbs and came with an uncomfortable saddle. I was happy to get $75 for it.

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04-03-11 | 08:16 AM

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not a bad looking bike but I would not spend alot of money on it. and yes turh the handlebars right side up!!

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04-03-11 | 03:44 PM

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Actually... I've had thoughts of building up a single speed or 3 speed with those exact bend bars... flipped upside down. I'd have the 'drops' a bit closer to horizontal though.

04-03-11 | 04:01 PM

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It's funny, there are whole threads about flipping north road bars, but those bars are just obviously flipped.
Like if I turned up wearing skinny jeans (I'm 59).

04-06-11 | 10:18 AM

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forget the Huffy for a moment guys. Does anyone know anything about a Panther old 10 speeded? I saw a current Panther German manufacturer but not sure if it's related.
see this add for a small photo - https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/2300018558.html
thx

04-06-11 | 10:28 AM

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Oh, darn! I thought this thread was asking for help with old "models"

04-06-11 | 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bikejo

Usually stem shifters and safety brake levers (turkey wings) indicate a low end bike. If you are looking for something high end, I would say to avoid it. If low end is good for you, I think the price seems good.

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04-06-11 | 10:35 AM

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Oh, darn! I thought this thread was asking for help with old "models"

I was thinking the same thing.

04-06-11 | 10:36 AM

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I've never heard of Panther. German seems likely enough; there have been a lot of German-made low end bikes with brand names we've never heard of. Just bear in mind that while Germans are famous for making nice expensive cars, they are not famous for making nice expensive bikes.