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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,460
Views: 4,093,218
Posted By Skylar

This one's kind saved from the dump. A 1986...

This one's kind saved from the dump. A 1986 Nishiki Tri-A I bought at the recycling center before a notorious bike flipper saw it (I had intended to fix it up and give it away, but it ended up being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,977
Posted By Skylar

Does it have the OG paint? You can tell based off...

Does it have the OG paint? You can tell based off that as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By Skylar

The mazda tip seems on the money- I used nail...

The mazda tip seems on the money- I used nail polish (paint) on my red Kuwahara a few years back, like Robbie suggested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,977
Posted By Skylar

Hot ****in' damn that chainstay is something...

Hot ****in' damn that chainstay is something else. I'm gonna be looking for one of those in a 58. Excellent find and I'm glad you're cleaning the paint up. That bike deserves an awesome owner....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,977
Posted By Skylar

Thank you my friend. Red hot deal on nice tires,...

Thank you my friend. Red hot deal on nice tires, tubes, barwrap. ..The tail light & front light were Zefals <sp?> at Salvation Army for like 6 for the both. Bike really didn't need much. It has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,977
Posted By Skylar

The Miyata posse rolls thick. I started my...

The Miyata posse rolls thick.

I started my career as a cyclist/novice mechanic when I bought an '81 310 from a junkyard and stripped it down and built it back up with newer components for my tall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

You guys are the coolest. Thank you. BTW- Where's...

You guys are the coolest. Thank you. BTW- Where's T-Mar? Haven't seen him much since I registered in '09
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

Yeah, that's near-conclusive right there. GREAT...

Yeah, that's near-conclusive right there. GREAT find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

Nice. I'll present him with my findings in a...

Nice. I'll present him with my findings in a couple days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

Sweet. ONP? Wouldn't it have more horizontal...

Sweet. ONP? Wouldn't it have more horizontal pullback dropouts? (You tell me, serious question)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

He mentioned Davidson but didn't quite think his...

He mentioned Davidson but didn't quite think his frame was a Davidson, either. Maybe it's a copy.

Thanks to everybody who's checked out this thread and offered information.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

On the head? Tange Levin.

On the head? Tange Levin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

Yes sir. I have this one: ...

Yes sir. I have this one:


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6104331312_af2e96f441_z.jpg


I thought Mercian as well but the ones that popped up on google look a little fancier in lugwork....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

The dropout photos are very poor. I called my...

The dropout photos are very poor. I called my buddy to see if there's something stamped in those. The dropouts are fairly vertically-angled, not horizontal like a track frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skylar

Mystery steel frame ID? Googled to no avail. Pics inside.

My buddy has a mystery frame he acquired for free. He's taken the fork out and stripped all the paint off the frameset.

I'm told it once wore a blue-to-white paint fade scheme. That could mean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,192
Posted By Skylar

I never saw anything where he said he was gonna...

I never saw anything where he said he was gonna cut or modify the frame.

Sometimes it's fun to convert an old bike and then load it back up with the grouping later if you think better of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,724
Posted By Skylar

The first bike I found & rehab'd was a 1981 Miyata 310.

I built it up for my brother. It's a 61 I think. I learned how to work on bikes solely through messing around with that 310.

This one is a 1987 Seven Ten. I bought it, cleaned it up, put tape,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,187
Posted By Skylar

I meant more like where you chose to spend your...

I meant more like where you chose to spend your money, I guess. Some folks don't much care for ebay/paypal, etc- to say nothing of the "buy local" sentiment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,187
Posted By Skylar

If you can't find it locally, depending on your...

If you can't find it locally, depending on your buying politics- ebay has a ton of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,842
Posted By Skylar

SWEET. You're a credit to the state, sir.

SWEET. You're a credit to the state, sir.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By Skylar

I was just in Marquette for a great wedding with...

I was just in Marquette for a great wedding with a ton of cash on me. I wish I knew about this, would've taken a detour for it. I'm roughly 6 hours away from it, where I live now. Shucks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,192
Posted By Skylar

Funky. I scored an '87 710 for my mom, they're...

Funky. I scored an '87 710 for my mom, they're awesome bikes. Good buy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,287
Posted By Skylar

Pretty cool.

I'll remember that. Well done, and thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,572
Posted By Skylar

Hydro, excellent post. I cracked up. Thank you.

Hydro, excellent post. I cracked up. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,642
Posted By Skylar

Badass. Nice find!

Badass. Nice find!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-18-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,327
Posted By Skylar

I shelled out $100 for this Seven Ten at a...

I shelled out $100 for this Seven Ten at a Salvation Army. I think they scour ebay before they price. The paint is near flawless and it had a nice saddle, Cyclone group, and nice Ukai wheels. I added...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-01-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By Skylar

Might've found a stolen Trek - Ann Arbor, Mi - Yours?

Missing rear wheel and seat, a bit scratched up, and the ignoramus that previously stole it / rode it decided to rattlecan out most of the trek logos.

It was in the trash with a FREE sign on it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 43,986
Posted By Skylar

http://velospace.org/files/3484455551_2bf460db03.j...

http://velospace.org/files/3484455551_2bf460db03.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/3436196121_c8338923c6.jpg

My '85 Kuwahara dirt merchant orphan turned Singlespeed..forgive the post, mockup

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,575
Posted By Skylar

I know alot of fixie kids who wear adidas sambas.

I know alot of fixie kids who wear adidas sambas.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,777,201
Posted By Skylar

Both those bikes are killer... the adherence to...

Both those bikes are killer... the adherence to just one country's parts to make other people happy is silly. Silly on the wallet too. Go with what you like.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 28,907
Posted By Skylar

ehhh, they can go either way. Most hybrids in my...

ehhh, they can go either way. Most hybrids in my town are driven by people who look like older parents, and most lifted truck owners I see have their t-shirts tucked into their beltless wranglers and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 911
Posted By Skylar

That sucks, I'm sorry man. Hope can get another...

That sucks, I'm sorry man. Hope can get another wheel for the meantime.

Post a pic if it has any unique scratches maybe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15,460
Views: 4,093,218
Posted By Skylar

Curious, what make are gov't tools?

Curious, what make are gov't tools?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By Skylar

Brakes, pedals, stem & post are all worth more...

Brakes, pedals, stem & post are all worth more than 10 alone. The bike's so ugly many will be scared off. Hopefully you can bag it for cheap.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Skylar

Yep, mall kiosk sounds like the quickest way.

Yep, mall kiosk sounds like the quickest way.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,739
Posted By Skylar

The diamond district - In the ruff LP leak. ...

The diamond district - In the ruff LP leak.

Throwback early 90's style NYC boombap, but recorded 2008/9
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,777,201
Posted By Skylar

I like the color of those rims man. Kinda light...

I like the color of those rims man. Kinda light oliveish.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,662
Posted By Skylar

Those sites just trash people based on their...

Those sites just trash people based on their looks and clothes. That's hipster.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,777,201
Posted By Skylar

This is the conversion subforum... he converted...

This is the conversion subforum... he converted his classic... not that rare of a phenomenon.

Deal with it and stop trolling. Banned? For reals?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,481
Posted By Skylar

There's woodgrain aerospokes now too.

There's woodgrain aerospokes now too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,321
Posted By Skylar

Only to bikesnobs & some collectors, I think. ...

Only to bikesnobs & some collectors, I think.

Makes a good bike easier to obtain, more of them out there, and for less cash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 42,239
Posted By Skylar

Unknown year Takara BMX. 10 bucks, already have...

Unknown year Takara BMX. 10 bucks, already have an NOS blue suede saddle on the way. Red tires, and a bath.

http://velospace.org/files/side.jpeg.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,481
Posted By Skylar

I think alot of folks that frequent c&v and or...

I think alot of folks that frequent c&v and or the mechanic forum could make just as good a bike for less. 2 grand is LOCO
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,126
Posted By Skylar

This guy has one too. Promo. ...

This guy has one too. Promo.

http://velospace.org/node/14523
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,086
Posted By Skylar

Hot. Lovin' the pink.

Hot. Lovin' the pink.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,228
Posted By Skylar

You could bondo the offending dent because that...

You could bondo the offending dent because that sucker would benefit from a repaint. Cool lugs, and yes cool trailer as well, I think you did good.

Merkel, good scores!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,086
Posted By Skylar

I just saw my first Corsaro on the streets...

I just saw my first Corsaro on the streets friday. Thanks for the background info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,086
Posted By Skylar

Gitane mixte ...

Gitane mixte
http://velospace.org/files/P9030008.JPG

And one for Robbie
http://velospace.org/files/IMG_3346.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,375
Posted By Skylar

I want one of those Moto-III's for when I'm on...

I want one of those Moto-III's for when I'm on the cycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,030
Posted By Skylar

If the bike fits you, keep it and do what it...

If the bike fits you, keep it and do what it takes to get it 100% streetable, ride it for awhile, sell it if you aren't in love with it. If you do love it, the money dropped was probably worth it.
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