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04-25-17, 07:58 AM
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Posted By Slammin

How tall are you? Is that a 60?? And what brand...

How tall are you? Is that a 60?? And what brand model was it originally? I like the lug work and fork crown.
04-23-17, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By Slammin

Thanks Juvela, I checked out the threads and it...

Thanks Juvela, I checked out the threads and it seems only a Grand Record or Le champion would be worth the drive. I didn't notice the cotter at first. I'll past on this, already have two Raleigh gas...
04-22-17, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By Slammin

Thanks everyone for the quick assistance. The...

Thanks everyone for the quick assistance. The bike is 30 miles away it was only $50.00 but since those aren't mafac racers. I might let the bike past to someone else. The script on the down tube does...
04-22-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By Slammin

Anyone knows of a French bike w/ Flying M??

I saw a bike for sale and was trying to figure out what it is. anyone familiar with this French bike it looks cheap but I could repurpose those Mafac Racer centre pulls. Also seeing a cheap bike old...
04-07-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By Slammin

Someone on retro bike got a really nice vintage...

Someone on retro bike got a really nice vintage Brodie from an add like that it said "green bike $50" turned out it was worth a lot more all XT parts XTR derailleur. you got to at least inquire at...
11-27-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Just picked a Team Miyata road bike, hodgepodge...

Just picked a Team Miyata road bike, hodgepodge components including 600 equipped shifters and changers, Campagnola Gamma Strada wheels, Royal Compe II brakes, dia compe levers & hoods. It is way too...
11-24-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Some of those Tuf-neck stem usually go for a lot...

Some of those Tuf-neck stem usually go for a lot of money. Unfortunately yours is the first edition which was a real knee killer. They later rounded off the square back and those ones are preferred...
10-16-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

WheelTired, show them! that's why the thread and...

WheelTired, show them! that's why the thread and forum exist. I'd love to see more of them.
08-08-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Yes, it looks like an XC series fork. Though...

Yes, it
looks like an XC series fork. Though none of mine have those valves.
06-06-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Mystery solved its defintely an 88 montare. That...

Mystery solved its defintely an 88 montare. That bike looks mostly original it has a bulge stem with rollers those look like rhino bars. Mombat said bulge was on 88. The 85 came with a one piece...
06-06-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

No some Montares were fillet brazed too. I think...

No some Montares were fillet brazed too. I think that's a Montare SC. I had a green and yellow 87 tam I got in 1995, it had one rear eyelet. The old catalog incorrectly states two but I know for...
06-06-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Simpleton, what's the serial number start with? I...

Simpleton, what's the serial number start with? I think that's a Montare but if it's a Tam it's one of the very first. I was sure it was an 88 Montare but I know for certain it's not an 86-88 Mt...
06-03-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

The stem is new but that fork is a standard Klein...

The stem is new but that fork is a standard Klein fork on an 89. MC1 came out in 89/90 as an option standard was a chrome fork with a black Sakae roller stem. Painted fork was an upgrade as well.
05-27-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

And no, Nicole is not the same girlfriend who...

And no, Nicole is not the same girlfriend who sold me the 2008 Surly Karate Monkey with Brooks B17, Chris King headset and Deore hollow cranks for $70, still I wouldnt mind putting those disc brakes...
05-27-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By Slammin

I disagree :D its actually in very nice...

I disagree :D its actually in very nice condition. I get you on "nice one". Id swap either of my two for that one in a heartbeat, its clean, no rips and very well kept considering its at least 30...
05-27-13, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By Slammin

Google or do research otherwise you make yourself...

Google or do research otherwise you make yourself look dunce. When most bike manufacturing switched to Asia with cheap vinyl saddles, Brooks had to make cheap models to compete. When I built my first...
05-22-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,565
Posted By Slammin

Early 90s mountain and BMX something about my...

Early 90s mountain and BMX something about my college years. And of course my "Girly-Man" alcohol Zima.
After riding the trails hard a Zima would calm me down so I didnt ride the girls like I did my...
05-22-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

I dillied when I should have dallied, it sold...

I dillied when I should have dallied, it sold last night, I was hoping he could hold it until tonight.

60's VINTAGE ITALIAN BOTTECCHIA ROAD BIKE FRAME RED 59CM - $100 (****r heights)



...
05-15-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Thanks Dan, PM me if you find a mitred one with...

Thanks Dan, PM me if you find a mitred one with canti mounts.
05-14-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Dan, that bluefork on the ground did you grab it...

Dan, that bluefork on the ground did you grab it as well? I need a fat chance looking canti fork you know with the tapered or as I once saw called on ebay mitred shoulders. aAnyone has one with at...
05-10-13, 03:37 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

All the works already done on this dropbar...

All the works already done on this dropbar conversion. If you can talk him down $50 TO $75 It's a pretty good buy.
No affiliation!

Bridgestone MB 4 - $250 (Lansing)
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05-01-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

Klein attitude\Adroit late 91\92 thats one of...

Klein attitude\Adroit late 91\92 thats one of those rare years when they did the interchangeable frame I think a decent price for a collector, I bet Malibu on ebay snaps that up put it on buy it now...
04-30-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Thats a sweet paint job.....definitely makes you...

Thats a sweet paint job.....definitely makes you scream Sticky Icky!
04-29-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Maybe she knew I had money, while he only had...

Maybe she knew I had money, while he only had interest in my friend. Right after we started speaking he immediately asked if she was single and where she lived. It wont surprise me if he calls or...
04-29-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

As for the fat guy did not really want to buy the...

As for the fat guy did not really want to buy the bike, especially when he realized it needed a wheel to be rideable, he was putting on a show. He was out walking his dog, obviously he just wanted to...
04-29-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Apparently....... Originally Posted by...

Apparently.......

Originally Posted by Vonruden http://www.bikeforums.net/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=15562534#post15562534) Only thing better...
04-29-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

Oh no my good sir, she knew the value, when I...

Oh no my good sir, she knew the value, when I offered her much less she said the saddle alone was worth $120 because she bought it for her ex. She might have been lying so, I said why are you selling...
04-29-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

This weekend I picked up a nice condition Surly...

This weekend I picked up a nice condition Surly Karate Monkey, frame paint was in good condition it looks like it may have seen water from Sandy, I cant really tell for sure but I got it from a...
04-26-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By Slammin

I think he said he did it to the ire of...

I think he said he did it to the ire of enthusiaist. I don't think he wanted to make a realistic fake.
Classic case in point, before the WRX or EVO came to America I built my eclipse GSX into a...
04-18-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

+ 1, it is a nice score but craiglisting at lunch...

+ 1, it is a nice score but craiglisting at lunch might be the "dumps" for your employer, but not for us.
:thumb:
04-14-13, 05:23 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

I wonder how tall the owner is? And how much...

I wonder how tall the owner is? And how much seatpost is left in the frame. There was a time when small frames and long seat post was all the rage, even so on road bikes. We should start a "Show Me...
04-02-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

I hope you do like it and set it up nice. I...

I hope you do like it and set it up nice. I really like to see your bikes after you clean and restore. So I look forward to your projects. I'm still amazed at how the Alpina Pro turned out...
04-02-13, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Soap and water made that much of a difference?...

Soap and water made that much of a difference? You sounded really unenthusiastic the first time.
04-02-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

Definitely an April fools joke!!!

Definitely an April fools joke!!!
04-02-13, 06:41 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

Are those wheels 650Bs?

Are those wheels 650Bs?
03-26-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By Slammin

Holy Speed Wobble....... Its one thing for a...

Holy Speed Wobble.......
Its one thing for a parent to ride a bike like that but to have the kid along on a ride like that is asking for trouple that steering could get twitchy on a gradual downhill.
03-24-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

This is a forum member's bike the bike in the pic...

This is a forum member's bike the bike in the pic is pristine but doesnt sound so in the description. i think the seller borrowed the pic.
03-20-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By Slammin

You mean like early composites and early carbon...

You mean like early composites and early carbon fiber did???
03-14-13, 08:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,719
Posted By Slammin

Randy, Your outlook can really help you go the...

Randy,
Your outlook can really help you go the extra miles. Stay positive and enjoy all you have going for you and eventually get back on the bike. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
03-13-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

This bike is really tempting, paint job reminds...

This bike is really tempting, paint job reminds me of a Land Shark, I just recently passed on at an attractive (CHEAP) bargain but it was too small. This bike is just my size and vintage, while that...
03-11-13, 05:14 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

^^^ "It won't last long" Is he kidding???...

^^^

"It won't last long" Is he kidding??? Its a 90 Pinnacle. Were it a 90 Attitude or 90 Top Gun I'd take the day off and drive there before he even said yes to the sale.

Here is the same bike...
02-19-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

(Im my Tony Soprano accent) "Dont come to Jersey...

(Im my Tony Soprano accent) "Dont come to Jersey without bringing a gift, fat chance you'll have to pay the tolls"
02-19-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

@ Calstar, the four digit code is the date code...

@ Calstar, the four digit code is the date code for Schwinn. It means it was made on the 236th day of a 0 year. So it most likely is a 1990\91 model as 3Speed suggested but could also indicate a 1980...
02-15-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,034
Posted By Slammin

Pink & Purple!! LOVE IT! Enough said. :thumb:

Pink & Purple!! LOVE IT! Enough said. :thumb:
02-14-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

+1 to fat aluminum welds. The seller inlcuded...

+1 to fat aluminum welds.
The seller inlcuded very little information other than size and cost. The the more I look at it, the more I think no way.
02-14-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By Slammin

I added it to my watchlist this morning at $9.99....

I added it to my watchlist this morning at $9.99. Holy lunchtime, its over $100.00. Time to take it off my watch list.
02-14-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Initially I thought he meant IUD, as in I...

Initially I thought he meant IUD, as in I shouldn't have kids. I can't he imagine he'd be that rude and indifferent without knowing me.
02-14-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

@ Amjesa, You will have to explain it so that my...

@ Amjesa, You will have to explain it so that my 4 year old understands, cause I sure as hell don't.

I U D to you too= "I think you are a dummy"
02-14-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

You know your are a vintage MTB crackhead\Junkie...

You know your are a vintage MTB crackhead\Junkie when you are sitting at home going through your finances and realize, your four year old's violin lesson is twice as expensive and he cries the whole...
01-29-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By Slammin

Frantik, Which of these three is not like the...

Frantik,
Which of these three is not like the other. I can tell its possibly on the small side for you. Its not set up like the other two. The other two even though different sizes have same exact...
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