Giant RX500?
06-29-09, 01:36 PM
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Giant RX500?
I found this bike at my grandmas house. Has been stored(poorly) for almost 15 yrs. I´ve googled logos but cant come up with any info. Any ideas if its worth to repair/make rideable??
07-02-09, 08:30 PM
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It was a basic road bike when it was new; probably around the late 80's, early 90's. CrMo frame and fork, base model componentry.
Strip it down and find some parts on eBay and you'll have a pretty good bike.
Strip it down and find some parts on eBay and you'll have a pretty good bike.
07-02-09, 08:35 PM
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Looks like at the very least it needs new tires and tubes and a new chain. It may need a new freewheel and more. It could get expensive. You should probably just take it to a LBS for an estimate.
07-02-09, 09:19 PM
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One of my older bikes, chromoly Ishiwata frame, has a Suntour Edge group.Very smooth index downtube shifting and comfortable ride.The chainring seems to be a high quality,machine cut steel that shows no wear after 20 years.You are aware Suntour was the first in index shifting before the Shimano people stole it.Unfortunately the Suntour wheel bearing races on mine are worn so I,ll have to replace both wheels soon.
From the condition I see,better get a big can of spray oil and soak it all down for a few days.
Talk to the guys in C+V if you restore the bike.A lot of Suntour fans in there.
From the condition I see,better get a big can of spray oil and soak it all down for a few days.
Talk to the guys in C+V if you restore the bike.A lot of Suntour fans in there.
07-02-09, 09:28 PM
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As for replacing the freewheel, try not to if that's a 7 speed. You have a Suntour group, and Suntour 7 speed is not compatable with Shimano seven speed freewheels. Six speed is more forgiving and should work OK with a Shimano freewheel.
You may want to post that bike on the C&V forum under the evaluation subforum for some additional input.
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07-03-09, 01:43 PM
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Do it yourself and you should have the bike up and running for under $50. Pay your favorite shop to do it, and you will rapidly exceed the value of the bike. So if controlling/managing cost is important, either sell it as is or do the work yourself. Should be able to get around $50 for it as is.
