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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By sd5782

Torpado Nuovo Sprint

SOLD

I’ve purchased this bike several years ago. I cleaned it up over the winter and in the spirit of downsizing I am putting it for sale. It is also way too sporty for this old guy. I did enjoy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-28-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 680
Posted By Force

FS - Mel Pinto Special Tandem

I am selling a nice Mel Pinto Special French tandem. It has TA cranks, Simplex barend shifters, Mafac cantilever brakes, Mafac brake levers with double pull on one lever, Ideale 92 saddles, Cinelli...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-23-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By Chombi1

Many would surely like to have the "esoteric",...

Many would surely like to have the "esoteric", but it's the typical "entry fee" to such things that makes it quite hard to pull the trigger on it.... combine that with the also typical cheapskate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,276
Posted By Markeologist

Here is my circa 1985 Fisher collection, all...

Here is my circa 1985 Fisher collection, all owned from new:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 562
Posted By MaxKatt

My family on bikes in 1942.

Found clearing out a relative's house. My maternal Grand Aunts & Uncle... Ruth, Beulah, and Roy Werkheiser from Stroudsburg, PA in 1942. Zero story on the photo, and nobody left to ask. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,811
Posted By Brad L

Fifties French Find

I recently received this 1950s Liberia to add to my collection. I’ve been on the lookout for something similar for a while, and this one ticked most of the boxes. This one comes from the brand’s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-28-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 807
Posted By marius.suiram

And ...

And

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-28-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 807
Posted By marius.suiram

1973? Mercian frame & fork 56 cm, Campagnolo bb

Selling from: Cleveland, OH, 44111
Payment: PayPal f&f, or add fees
Price: 200$ plus shipping. SOLD

Frame and fork for sale, Campagnolo bottom bracket included, also the head set, not marked,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,933
Posted By Sedgemop

Welcome to the PX-10 club. They're great...

Welcome to the PX-10 club. They're great all-rounders in line with the road conditions of the day. Curious, what bikes of it's own time (1960's) are you comparing it to and the PX still feels clunky?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,933
Posted By Kabuki12

It depends on your perspective . As was stated ,...

It depends on your perspective . As was stated , the bikes were different , for a number of reasons , 40 or so years ago . To judge a bike without that perspective is a bit presumptuous. I am not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 797
Posted By madpogue

He needs a real web site; fakebook presence only...

He needs a real web site; fakebook presence only is limiting his visibility.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,663
Posted By majmt

Early Italian Masi GC

I just received this likely 1st generation Italian GC that I’d like to learn more about it. It has a generous patina and is a near-twin to a pristine early Carlsbad GC that I picked up few years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 584
Posted By sfazio

Attic Find 1978 Peugeot U09

Hello Friends, I'm very excited to share my latest addition. I have been looking for a loaded U08 which I assumed this was when I first saw it. The cotterless cranks were confusing me until I studied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,919
Posted By ramzilla

Schwinn Varisity's are probably the toughest...

Schwinn Varisity's are probably the toughest bikes ever made. You can run over a Varsity with a 1/2 ton pick up truck & get on it and ride off with no problem. Schwinn wanted to preserve their brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,919
Posted By SirMike1983

I agree with VintageSchwinn - keep the one-piece...

I agree with VintageSchwinn - keep the one-piece crank and the kickstand. They're part of the Schwinn Varsity experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,919
Posted By Dylansbob

Plus side: Very strong, very slack geometry,...

Plus side: Very strong, very slack geometry, almost a beach cruiser with drops. Massive tire clearance, some 29x2.0 street tires can be made to fit.

Negatives: Very heavy. Instantly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,540
Posted By 52telecaster

Playing to folks near the end of life in assisted...

Playing to folks near the end of life in assisted living makes you realize just how sad most good songs are. John Prine stuff particularly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

AlexIg first off, welcome to C&V. What you...

AlexIg first off, welcome to C&V.

What you have pictured is a freewheel and not a freehub. Freehubs remain attached (normally) to the hub and a cassette of sprockets is attached for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,209
Posted By JacobLee

Trash Day Kuwahara - Interesting!

I posted this yesterday in the "Saved from the Dump" thread, and figured it was interesting enough for its own thread. Maybe our Canadian members are more used to seeing these, but other than a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,392
Posted By oneclick

Cut a bit of innertube and slide that on right up...

Cut a bit of innertube and slide that on right up to the stem before wrapping bottom-to-top; wrap TIGHT; tape the end of the cloth at the top to the bar so it'll stay tight, and slide/roll the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,850
Posted By Pompiere

So I went to the Memory Lane swap in Bowling...

So I went to the Memory Lane swap in Bowling Green today. I wasn't looking to buy a bike, only for odds and ends for the various projects I have in progress. After checking all the booths twice, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By SirMike1983

1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed Men's

For sale is this very nice 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 speed bike. This is the nicest early Sprite I've ever come across. Frame is a 23 inch men's frame. 26 x 1 3/8 wheels. 1967 dated Sturmey S5 hub.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 959
Posted By PhotonDon

Goodbye, old friend

I just spent 12 hours driving back from my old hometown to attend the memorial service of my old school friend, Duck. We all got caught up in the early 70s bike boom, and decided we had to make a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,850
Posted By AdventureManCO

I've seen the same thing. I hear of people...

I've seen the same thing. I hear of people getting awesome deals like Trek 7xx bikes at the thrift store for $40 but around here any time I've stepped in one to have a look, I mostly see el cheapos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,155
Posted By bikemig

I like this bike. I would not paint it. The...

I like this bike. I would not paint it. The original paint is in good shape and white (and black) is easy to touch up. Plus once you paint it, what makes it "cool" and French gets lost.

Do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,199
Posted By circle23

My bicycle Thomas Rosset from 1936

Hello members I nide help for my bicycle. My bicycle is Thomas Rosset from 1936. I nide pucture on decal on frame to paint them. I dont find in internet any picturs in this bicycle. Pls help me?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By Kilroy1988

The 1957 Express Werke Modell 65 L is Back on the Road!

Howdy folks!

Since introducing this Express Werke AG Modell 65 L road bicycle last year after purchasing it from its second owner, an elderly German man named Jurgen who had it from the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,691
Posted By rccardr

All of my bikes have tires. And tubes. They are...

All of my bikes have tires. And tubes.
They are not all the same size.
Tire pressures…differ.
I’m OK with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 01:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,155
Posted By EB_AZ

FWIW, this 90% OEM (I believe 1986, perhaps 1985)...

FWIW, this 90% OEM (I believe 1986, perhaps 1985) Specialized Stumpjumper Touring Sport I recently picked up has this "Japan" sticker on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By Repack Rider

Texas Klunker Event

I'll be in Texas next week at Spider Mountain Bike Park. If you're anywhere near San Antonia, come on down.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,370
Posted By heidelbergensis

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,370
Posted By heidelbergensis

Vintage 1970's Cyclery North Hellenic touring bike (60cm)

Greetings,

I'm selling this 1970's Cyclery North "Hellenic" touring bike in beautiful partially restored condition.

ST: 60cm (c-c).
TT: 58.5cm
Rear spacing: 126mm
Seatpost: 27.2
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By Sujit

Golden Arrow bike Made in Japan

I used to own a Golden Arrow sporty bike in India. It was bought from Kuwait by my dad and shipped through a friend who was returning to India. In 1971 it was truly the talk of the town, in Quilon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By cycleheimer

Eileen Sheridan's Hercules Maestro

Eileen Sheridan was one of the greatest cyclists of all time. She passed away this month in England at the age of 99. She rode a Hercules Maestro while setting many of her records. The first photo is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,356
Posted By JulesCW

You were missed. John was, as always, a gracious...

You were missed. John was, as always, a gracious host. Bike ogling and chatting was done. Here are a few snapshots.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia

First ride today on the latest acquisition, 1930s (my research points out to 1935) Erni Russ. FB hubs laced on 26" Constrictor Conloy Lite rims, Durax Super Course chainset, Monitor Climax calipers. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,659
Posted By squirtdad

your bike, your choice personally I wouldn't...

your bike, your choice

personally I wouldn't have done it

why bother with vintage track bikes if this is what it takes?

also 21 tubies would have been pretty darn close to comfort and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,483
Posted By Sactown_Albert

My 1974 Allegro Schweitzermeister for comparison

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The lozenge serial number came later....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,215
Posted By Kekec1965

Dave Davey 1950s?

Picked this lovely single speed/fixed last night, bit battered paint, otherwise seems sound. Mixed bag of parts, with Milremo Professionnels cranks, Mailard hubs on Mavic MA2 rims (later addition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,241
Posted By roadcrankr

Thrifty Bill got it right. Just keep modest...

Thrifty Bill got it right. Just keep modest records on a spreadsheet with estimates, and you can whittle down the gross 1099 effect to almost no tax impact. The IRS really cares less about somebody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By sd5782

I think my downtube Suntour ratchet shifters are more superb than my Superbe shifters

After getting off my vintage Fuji with the wonderful feeling ratchet shifters, I hopped on my vintage Trek with Superbe shifters. I can’t say I ever really liked the shifting on the Superbes. I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,339
Posted By cudak888

We've seen so many thinned lugs these days that...

We've seen so many thinned lugs these days that we've become programmed to associate this art form with quality.

While this isn't necessary a bad inclination, it also means we tend to forget that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-29-22, 12:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,386
Posted By Simba261

Vintage Faggin “Donna” step through with pump peg and race geometry

$500 - Complete bike located in southern California. I prefer not to part out my bike.

Serviced fairly recently, and has original paint and decals. The drive train is Shimano Deore with a Sugino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By zandoval

WOW!!! When it comes to bicycles ya don't need...

WOW!!! When it comes to bicycles ya don't need Google, ya just need T-Mar!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 596
Posted By 52telecaster

Helping a kid out...

A friend of Sarah's and I had a son going into 8th grade next fall. The tradition at his school is all 8th graders ride to school. This kid didn't have a bike and didn't know how to ride one so I put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,755
Posted By cb400bill

It's probably really a Continental.

It's probably really a Continental.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 01:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,827
Posted By Yune_Garage

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,801
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I used to sell around $10k per month on eBay. I...

I used to sell around $10k per month on eBay. I literally couldn’t keep up with demand, and eventually did more than $1 million in sales. I always had 100% feedback and then 5 star ratings. But eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By seypat

Not for me. That's getting too matchy matchy for...

Not for me. That's getting too matchy matchy for my tastes.

Suntour tried that with their X-1 Chroma group.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,158
Posted By bargo68

Just to provide a data point: my Zunow from the...

Just to provide a data point: my Zunow from the mid eighties came with 27 x 1 Araya rims. It has a full Dura Ace 7400 group. Haven't weighed it, but it's light and fast.
...
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