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06-07-12, 11:59 AM
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Posted By gtipton55

I'm really enjoying the bike so far. The...

I'm really enjoying the bike so far. The shifting needs a little work and adjusting (as do I since I have never used downtube shifters). I'm probably going to take it up to the shop later and order...
06-06-12, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,734
Posted By gtipton55

Awesome thanks for the contribution, Pogue. Do...

Awesome thanks for the contribution, Pogue. Do you think these were quality bikes for the time? It's cool to own a fairly unique bike.
06-06-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,734
Posted By gtipton55

So the components are the original Shimano 105's...

So the components are the original Shimano 105's I found out. Also going by the Shimano "Golden Arrow" 105 components.
06-06-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,734
Posted By gtipton55

1980's Ross Utopian Road Bike (Need help identifying)

So today I purchased a Ross Utopian 1980's road bike for personal use. I tried to look up some information about it before hand but could not find any information about it other than about 3 minor...
06-05-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,779
Posted By gtipton55

Raleigh Technium 460 size question

So there's this Raleigh Technium 460 and i'm extremely interested in it. Now i'm 5' 11" w/ a 32 (give or take) inseam. This leads me to think I belong between a 56-58cm frame. I used to own a Giant...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Well... bike was way to small (definitely not a...

Well... bike was way to small (definitely not a 56cm. He forgot to mention he was 14 when he road it), front shifter was pretty busted, chain was rusty. The bike was appealing though but it was to...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

I know... I shouldnt get so caught up in only...

I know... I shouldnt get so caught up in only vintage bikes. Well i'm going to go check the GT out tonight and if I like it he'll let it go for $200. I'll be back.
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

I could get the lotus for $200. Maybe a little...

I could get the lotus for $200. Maybe a little less. I just wish the GT wasnt as bulky looking (the bottom tube is pretty thick).
Maybe it's the like real modern big GT logo and what not. I could...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah I guess the city I live in is kind of in my...

Yeah I guess the city I live in is kind of in my favor for the bike market.
I have one final question.

If chosen. Would the previously listed GT be a better buy than this Lotus 2000R?
Here are...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah it's frustrating. That bike that sold before...

Yeah it's frustrating. That bike that sold before I could even talk to the guy is now back on CL for $425. It's frustrating because I who want something for commuting and everyday purposes can't find...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Found a Lotus Pro Series 2000R That's really...

Found a Lotus Pro Series 2000R That's really catching my interest. Also nearby. It may be a tad small for me though. The owner is about 5'9" and says it's just a tad small for him (though not...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Damn. The bike sold really fast and sadly not to...

Damn. The bike sold really fast and sadly not to me. Sucks that I missed that one. The search keeps on I guess.
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

I sent them a reply email asking about shifters....

I sent them a reply email asking about shifters. I'm curious to know what's written on the top tube to help identify the frame. Also there's a $75 Schwinn Varsity on CL ...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Awesome I may contact him and see if he could...

Awesome I may contact him and see if he could maybe go $200 on it. I live right in the same area to so it'd be easy to go check out. Hopefully the blemishes on the frame are nothing major though.
...
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah I take it due to the lack of a response from...

Yeah I take it due to the lack of a response from the email I sent them it's already gone. I emailed them well before I even posted here to. Haha guess it was just a steal.

56cm Trek 1420...
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

1989 Bottecchia Road bike (some campy parts) 54cm...

1989 Bottecchia Road bike (some campy parts) 54cm
http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2971112950.html

Looks pretty nice.
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Peugeot Monaco Guy says he 6ft and it fits him...

Peugeot Monaco
Guy says he 6ft and it fits him great and he lives real near by for me to check it out.
I'd want to go lower on price and said I could go somewhere around $200...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Those are definitely what i'm looking for. The...

Those are definitely what i'm looking for. The local Trek looks real nice though $300 is a bit out of range for me. They also seem fairly stern on price but it may not hurt giving them a call and...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Thanks man I really appreciate your help. It's...

Thanks man I really appreciate your help. It's just for commuting and something for me to take downtown and be able to lock up unattended at times and what not. Just something I feel safer commuting...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

This was my mistake. Carelessly looked at the...

This was my mistake. Carelessly looked at the wrong measurement. I am 5'11" so more of a 57-58cm. I was looking at the top tube center to center. Inseam is about 30-32 inches. I had a Giant Defy 2 a...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

I like this Bianchi. Should I see if he can go...

I like this Bianchi. Should I see if he can go lower on the price?
http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2953233400.html

Thanks again guys
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Does this look larger than a 58cm frame? ...

Does this look larger than a 58cm frame?
http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2942617528.html

Also there's a 70's Huffy. I just don't know much about vintage huffy's...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Hahahahaha. Doh. Thanks

Hahahahaha. Doh. Thanks
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Bare with me. Peugeot Sport Touring: $240....

Bare with me.

Peugeot Sport Touring: $240. I guess a little overpriced for a sport model but I do like it. Seems like it's priced at retail (the person is definitely a re-seller)....
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Bah. The craigslist markets been fairly garbage...

Bah. The craigslist markets been fairly garbage the past couple of weeks. Must keep my patience
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Ugh still looking for the perfect bike. I could...

Ugh still looking for the perfect bike. I could get this Peugeot frameset for $100 and buy a wheelset? This may be a little overpriced though.

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2964079835.html
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Thanks for the input so far guys! Theres...

Thanks for the input so far guys!

Theres this 1999/2000 GT road bike for $250
austin.craigslist.org/spo/2959010391.html

All shimano just struck me. Looks like pretty solid components. ...
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Doh Peugeot Sport...

Doh Peugeot Sport http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2940741922.html
seems a little overpriced though.
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah I really wish the bike was a little bigger....

Yeah I really wish the bike was a little bigger. I'm thinking it'd be to small for me (5'11")
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Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Came across this blue schwinn for $75. She...

Came across this blue schwinn for $75. She measured (I don't know if she measured it correctly) and according to her measurement it's around 58-60cm so in my size range. Can anyone help me identify...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah I was feeling a lot more like $150-175 but...

Yeah I was feeling a lot more like $150-175 but he bought the bike for $300 and said he won't go lower than $250. I'm not really to wild about the bike itself either. I'm going to try and stay...
Replies: 60
Views: 10,196
Posted By gtipton55

1977 Univega Supra Sport? Worth $200?

I'm looking for an old road bike to commute with. I'm taking interest in this 77' Univega and would be able to get it for $200. I do feel I could do better at this price but want to hear yall's input...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By gtipton55

Thanks for the posts yall. I'm open to the $1000...

Thanks for the posts yall. I'm open to the $1000 range and have looked into the Defy 2 now. But the question that is hardest to get over is the "Is the $1000 commitment really worth it?" I'm wanting...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By gtipton55

Giant Defy Bikes (Need some help)

So i'm getting ready to buy my first road bike. I've been riding mountain bikes for a while now and have decided from the good ammount of streets and track riding i've been doing that I really want a...
04-30-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By gtipton55

Yeah i'm trying to find information on it I just...

Yeah i'm trying to find information on it I just can't find the bike anywhere online.
04-30-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By gtipton55

Also one more thing. What are yalls views on the...

Also one more thing. What are yalls views on the color? (haha)
04-30-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By gtipton55

Thanks yall. Actually i've always wanted to kind...

Thanks yall. Actually i've always wanted to kind of fix up my own bike and i'm not big at all on having like a more modern and newer frame I kind of want an older bike. I'm not looking to do much as...
04-29-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By gtipton55

Do you think it's worth the price or should I try...

Do you think it's worth the price or should I try and spend $500 or a little more and get a new road bike?
04-29-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By gtipton55

1986/87 56 cm Lotus Legend Triathlon Bike Question

I've been looking for a road bike for a while and I came across a Lotus Legend on CL and even though I couldnt find much info on it I hear they're fairly nice bikes. Would yall reccommend it for a...
Replies: 8
Views: 2,463
Posted By gtipton55

Would this Motobecane Mirage be a better buy? ...

Would this Motobecane Mirage be a better buy?

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2351150092.html

I appreciate yalls help
Replies: 8
Views: 2,463
Posted By gtipton55

80's Peugeot Road/Touring bike (Need some information)

So I came across this old Peugeot that looks like it's in fine condition and i've been looking to buy a road bike recently.

Can anyone give me some information on the year of the bike and maybe if...
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By gtipton55

It's being sold in Austin Texas. I think i'm...

It's being sold in Austin Texas. I think i'm going to go look at it tomorrow and get on it and see if it fits me well and go from there. Though again i'm going to try and get the price down a little...
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By gtipton55

I agree on the price seeming a little high. I'm...

I agree on the price seeming a little high. I'm going to try to get it down to $300 or so.
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By gtipton55

1986 Dave Scott Ironman bike

This bike is evidently in prime condition (never been wrecked, never dropped, always kept inside, ect) as in the paint is still perfect and all the original parts are still on the bike (the tires...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By gtipton55

I'm going to meet up with a guy within the next...

I'm going to meet up with a guy within the next day and check out his 86 Dave Scott Iron Man bike that's all original parts and is mint. Sizing seems great and everything. He wants about $300 though...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By gtipton55

What about frame sizing though? Would a 56cm...

What about frame sizing though? Would a 56cm frame fit someone of my height?

Edit: Just got off the phone with the guy & he's on his way to sell it to someone... brutal.
Forum: Commuting
03-20-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By gtipton55

Would something like this '83 Miyata work well? ...

Would something like this '83 Miyata work well?

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/2270889323.html

Also I've been looking at this sizing chart to see what kind of size to look for and should I...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By gtipton55

Thanks. Yeah I guess maybe commuting is the wrong...

Thanks. Yeah I guess maybe commuting is the wrong section to be under just because I don't plan on buying bags and extra accessories for the bike. I just need a simple road bike with brakes and drop...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By gtipton55

Can I get away with a nice commuting bike for around $250?

So i'm looking for a road/commuting bike for fairly cheap. I sold my dads Trek 7.8 about a year ago to buy a 2011 Rockhopper and am unfortunately now wanting a nice road/commuting bike. I don't want...
Forum: BMX
12-29-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By gtipton55

Expensive frames it looks like. I think i'm just...

Expensive frames it looks like. I think i'm just going to go to the Empire BMX shop downtown and see what they can hook me up with for my budget. Maybe I can find something worth while for $300 there.
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