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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Caliwild

OK, it's all done... Here are some pics: ...

OK, it's all done... Here are some pics:

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Murray Missile

I've posted it on just about every other thread I...

I've posted it on just about every other thread I could, no reason to skip this one LOL. 1987 Raleigh Technium with Shimano RSX 3X7.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 901
Posted By jamesdak

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one....

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one. It sure looked rough when I unboxed it but you should see it now! All told I probably put 4 hours into reviving the paint by hand. I really need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,047
Posted By Cissell

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By cb400bill

I had a 1997 Stelvio. It was made with Pinarello...

I had a 1997 Stelvio. It was made with Pinarello Dolmen steel which was sourced from Dedacciai.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,816
Posted By Chuck M

It's still a little cool in the morning to enjoy...

It's still a little cool in the morning to enjoy my coffee on the patio. But the evening are perfect for bourbon.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,047
Posted By 1oldtrackie

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line...

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line showing the evolution of my bike collection. From the earliest of track racing to the latest - left to right. There was another 70 or so bikes I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,047
Posted By Oldairhead

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you...

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you have, how much do you need etc. Experience tells us that no matter how much space you have you will fill it up and still need more. Good luck on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By icemilkcoffee

On my Look bike: ...

On my Look bike:
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Like the others said- the exposed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By Steel1

I think keeping seatpost and stem same is more...

I think keeping seatpost and stem same is more attractive to me.

For example, silver seatpost looks better with silver stem (even with black bars). I have two bikes setup like this (picture...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By jdawginsc

I say that most bikes can have a quirk and be the...

I say that most bikes can have a quirk and be the better for them...!

1” of bars shows. And I have been known to wrap to the stem when not collared and the bars are meh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By PilotFishBob

I had that setup on my Colnago (which I recently...

I had that setup on my Colnago (which I recently sold), I thought it looked fine and so did my friend who purchased the bike. Bar tape hid most of it anyway....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,964
Posted By Robvolz

My 1st Japanese bike!!!

I drove to Bend OR to drop wine, Mac stuff and some random 1st gen dura ace (nos) and pick up a Bianchi Sabino, which I thought would make a good project for the kids at the co-op.

My buddy and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By bulgie

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,816
Posted By squirtdad

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St....

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St. Patrick's day
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 399
Posted By Dave Mayer

Dura-Ace 7400, including the later 8-speed STI...

Dura-Ace 7400, including the later 8-speed STI shifters have a cable pull of about 10% less than Shimano 600 (per gear). And the 740X rear derailleurs have an actuation ratio of about 10% higher...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By cyclophilia

Proximity might be useful, but is not essential...

Proximity might be useful, but is not essential to the overcrowding of garages and basements.

Ask me how I know.

:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 603
Posted By non-fixie

One of these: ...

One of these:


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The color doesn't look familiar...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By jamesdak

I'll echo the others $450 is a great price IMHO....

I'll echo the others $450 is a great price IMHO. These are wonderfully riding bikes and you should really enjoy it. Mine looked like a mess cosmetically when I picked it up but the "scratches"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By roadcrankr

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I...

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I just popped open a NIB 7410. No cutout like Steel1 said.
I imagine a large generic lock washer will work, if the aesthetics don't bother you.
Just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By Steel1

I have a 7410. There is 0.085” between the...

I have a 7410. There is 0.085” between the threaded top cap and the upper bearing cover. There was only one spacer (same as seen on Velobase). CORRECTED: per latter post, this version may not have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By smurfy

Just Back From The Paint Shop

Got it back yesterday. My '88 Schwinn Traveler with new cherry-red powder coat. Shout out to K & G Bicycles of Kettering, OH for offering this service. I will be building it up as a 650B conversion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,614
Posted By juvela

----- ...dream spouse would be one who wants...

-----

...dream spouse would be one who wants the contents of the parts bin rather than the jewel box...:lol:



-----
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-10-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s the bargain of the day right there.

That’s the bargain of the day right there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,756
Posted By jamesdak

My response..... ;) ...

My response..... ;)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By jjhabbs

1983 Raleigh Prestige Pics and vid. Overhauled

Hey guys,
Something new for the garage. A friend donated his 1983 Raleigh Prestige. I completely overhauled it. The bike is very low ware. Probably a few hundred miles on it. This was made in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By jamesdak

So you can turn it from this..... ...

So you can turn it from this.....

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To this! :thumb:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-09-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By rccardr

Oooh, I’ll take that. PM sent!

Oooh, I’ll take that. PM sent!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-09-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By rhm

Oh, no, not at all! Sorry about that, there.... ...

Oh, no, not at all! Sorry about that, there.... I have a vague recollection that ten or fifteen years ago on this forum that phrase came to be overused, sometimes ironically.

​​​​$28 shipped is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-07-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By thinktubes

My pedal of choice since 1996. GLWS!

My pedal of choice since 1996. GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,802
Posted By Maxey

My cheap but cheerful Bridgestone 450. ...

My cheap but cheerful Bridgestone 450.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By curiousabe

OK fine, not a retro frame, as a matter of fact,...

OK fine, not a retro frame, as a matter of fact, a completely new frame that one might think is a retro frame (even the panto is new) but at least it has some retro parts :D
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,377
Posted By bikemike73

Christmas / Holiday SPECIAL !!!!!!! CRAZY...

Christmas / Holiday SPECIAL !!!!!!!
CRAZY !!!!!!!
$ 200.00 for BOTH !!!!!!

I'm in the Holiday Spirit :)!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By '02 nrs

got lucky & made an offer seller accepted.thanks...

got lucky & made an offer seller accepted.thanks for posting! :commute:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-17-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By billytwosheds

Thanks for the replies! Yes, the market here...

Thanks for the replies!

Yes, the market here is a little funky, and Merckx are actually very rare. I don't think there was an importer of them, so each were brought over individually.

The chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Rick_D

Glad to see there's historical precedent for my...

Glad to see there's historical precedent for my wearing dress loafers as my mechanic's shoes. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,269
Posted By RustyJames

These came up on my facebook feed; ...

These came up on my facebook feed;

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,454
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for all the responses... Purchased the...

Thanks for all the responses... Purchased the Allez for $120! Just finished cleaning everything up. Under all the grime and spiderwebs, it's in amazing shape for its age. The Suntour GPX groupset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,755
Posted By Robvolz

pish-posh. cask strength. Needs a lil ice to...

pish-posh.
cask strength. Needs a lil ice to cool it down. I like to see how it evolves while the ice melts.

Robert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By Catnap

3Rensho Modeulo Katana Road Restoration

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I finished up this restoration recently, a spare-no-expense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,682
Posted By Pompiere

I don't have any Araya rims with decals, but all...

I don't have any Araya rims with decals, but all the Araya rims that I have seen that have the name stamped, have been in that orientation. That includes bikes that I have owned since new and others...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,211
Posted By Kontact

No, there is no new process that makes aluminum...

No, there is no new process that makes aluminum ride different.

And to be perfectly clear, "aluminum" doesn't ride harsh. Oversized aluminum rides harsh (Klein, Cannondale), skinny tube aluminum...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,999
Posted By Doug Fattic

Let me give you my perspective as a framebuilder....

Let me give you my perspective as a framebuilder. This 753 Raleigh frame has some advantages for a knowledgable person. First of all many enthusiasts don't realize that almost every tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 706
Posted By Thalia949

Hopefully you were able to steer clear of the...

Hopefully you were able to steer clear of the manhole covers - tough on Ferrari's, likely equally tough on tubulars
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-16-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By SurferRosa

10. Good condition (8/10) spoke holes!

10. Good condition (8/10) spoke holes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/14324673...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1432467344316073/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
​​​​​​1987 Schwinn Circuit 61cm$360 · In stock
Listed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By '02 nrs

$999. Franksville, WI

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/369448082205995...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By smd4

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I...

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I didn’t know it was my grail. I previously owned a 1986 Paramount, but sold it after college. I had never seen a nicer bike. After I got married I got...
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