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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By Brynley

Bauer 50th anniversary?

I came across this immaculate bike on Facebook Marketplace and couldn’t resist grabbing it. Paid $175. I just love the details—the hand painted lugs, the storage compartment built into the frame, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Anyone in the Union County, NJ, area want this...

Anyone in the Union County, NJ, area want this bike for FREE? (Not including seat and seat post, pump, or bag). I no longer have the space to store it or the time to fix it up. It's a 23" frame! PM...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-28-16, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By Brynley

It really just depends on the market. When I...

It really just depends on the market. When I lived in Boston a couple years ago I could sell any "vintage" bike in relatively decent shape for at least $100. Had a good racket going on for a while,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Out for a spin on my last day of summer vacation ...

Out for a spin on my last day of summer vacation

http://i.imgur.com/MfYwsJN.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-16, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By Brynley

Nice score. I can see the pink color improving...

Nice score. I can see the pink color improving the value since it is rather unique. In a good market like Boston you could sell it for $120-150 after cleaning it up a bit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-16, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,212
Posted By Brynley

1986 Miyata Six Ten

Hi everyone,

I picked up this '86(?) Miyata Six Ten at a yard sale this week for $65 (The Brooks saddle I added). The guy who sold it said he broke his collar bone riding it a couple decades ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-16, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

527213527214527215527216 I picked up this...

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I picked up this brown beauty for $35 at a flea market over the weekend. The stamp on the Sturmey Archer says it's a '69. It mainly caught my eye for the saddle, bag,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

It's been a while since I had the chance to take...

It's been a while since I had the chance to take my '70 Rudge Sports out for a spin. I found a cool "ELITE" headlamp in my father's basement which I think belonged to his old bike. Don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-12, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Thanks noglider, that sounds like good advice. ...

Thanks noglider, that sounds like good advice. I'll take each of them for a spin tomorrow. I definitely do plan on keeping one of them for the purpose of riding it.

Also, one more question. On...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Hi folks, I have a question. Unfortunately,...

Hi folks, I have a question.

Unfortunately, I'm downsizing apartments next month which means I have to sell off most of my bike collection since I'll no longer have a garage :(.

I own a black...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Brynley

Thanks, I'll do that!

Thanks, I'll do that!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Brynley

Can I easily swap a rear wheel with 5 speeds for one with 6?

Hi. I have a basic newbie question. I have a 1980 Raleigh Reliant 10 speed that I plan on using as a commuter. It has 27" steel wheels that I want to swap with a pair of 27" aluminum ones I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Brynley

Need advice on whether to buy a used 2010 Specialized Allez

Hi there,

So I'm wanting to get back into road biking. Last week I sold my 2002 Cannondale r400 for $400 (it was a bit too small) and I want to buy something at around that price. On Craigslist...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,193
Posted By Brynley

It is a 5-speed freewheel, not a Sturmey Archer...

It is a 5-speed freewheel, not a Sturmey Archer 3-speed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,193
Posted By Brynley

No troll here, just a busy week. I...

No troll here, just a busy week.

I appreciate the advice and ideas everyone. I'm gonna try to fix it by loosing the cones and doing my best to spread grease around. Then I'll need to invest in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-11, 09:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,193
Posted By Brynley

Beginner question re: servicing rear hub

Hi there,

So I did something dumb earlier today. I've been trying to fix up an old 1970's Raleigh Sprite I recently bought. The rear wheel wasn't spinning very well so I figured why not spray a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

I just need to polish the chrome, service the...

I just need to polish the chrome, service the brakes, and add a chain. Hopefully I'll have pics of the result tomorrow...It would have been done today but I got sidetracked after running out to grab...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Yup, WD-40 and bike lube did the trick! It ticks...

Yup, WD-40 and bike lube did the trick! It ticks marvelously now. I also bought a channel lock and fixed the headset too, it seems like it was just tightened to much. Thanks again for the tips. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

Yep, I've been looking over Sheldon's site. ...

Yep, I've been looking over Sheldon's site. Thanks for the info! I'm keeping this bike for myself but its good to know that I got a decent deal.



That's a beautiful Rudge you got there. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

I just picked up this '70 Rudge Sports off...

I just picked up this '70 Rudge Sports off Craigslist and haven't done anything to it yet, except take off the leather saddlebag that needs to be fixed. I haven't seen many other Rudges around here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,984
Posted By Brynley

Woohoo! Sawing the center of the bolt popped the...

Woohoo! Sawing the center of the bolt popped the head loose, and the rest I unscrewed easily using pliers. Can't wait to fix this bike up now.

Thanks for the help, ya'll are a lifesaver!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,984
Posted By Brynley

Thanks very much for these ideas. Is it possible...

Thanks very much for these ideas. Is it possible to tell from the pics if that hole is threaded? I'm new at this stuff. If it is threaded, I worry that cutting the bolt in the middle might make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,984
Posted By Brynley

Stripped seat post bolt

Today I thought I got a good deal when I bought a 1991 Trek 1000 road bike for $80. However, when I got home I realized that I was unable to move the seat post. The problem is that the hex socket...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By Brynley

Couple questions about my new Canondale m800

Hi,

I haven't mountain biked in years but I want to get started again. Today I picked up a 1993 Cannondale m800 "Beast of the East" for $50 off Craigslist. I think I got a good deal because I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By Brynley

This is very informative. Thanks! ...

This is very informative. Thanks!



It's actually a 12-speed. Does that make a difference?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By Brynley

first-time single speed build question

Hi there. I am so desperately confused and I need help. I have a 1985 Fuji Allegro (pic attached) that I would like to convert into a single speed. This is my first time doing this. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

^Great looking bike! I just bought one that...

^Great looking bike! I just bought one that looks nearly identical. Which, as a matter of fact, I have a question about....

So last Sunday I went to the flea market looking for another 3 speed,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brynley

This is extremely useful information...thank you...

This is extremely useful information...thank you everyone! My dad is very pleased to finally find out more about his bike. I referred him to this thread so he'll stop by with any additional info he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brynley

^Yes, it says "GB Super Hood" on the brake...

^Yes, it says "GB Super Hood" on the brake levers. The brakes say "GB Coureur" on them. What does GB indicate?

The front deraileur and shifters say Benelux on them. The head badge reads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brynley

it used to have a benelux chain pull derailleur

it used to have a benelux chain pull derailleur
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brynley

1950s(?) Elswick Avenger road bike

Hi All,

Attached are pictures of my father's old Elswick Avenger road bike. I haven't done anything yet to clean it. We don't know much about the bike, although my father believes that it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By Brynley

I picked up this 1976 Phillips last week from a...

I picked up this 1976 Phillips last week from a flea market for $20. At the time I didn't even know what an "English 3-speed" was! I had a blast fixing it up. It needed new tires, cables, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-11, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Brynley

I just wanted to stop in to say thanks again for...

I just wanted to stop in to say thanks again for the advice ya'll. Sold the bike on Craigslist for $100. :)

I probably should have asked for even more, since I had a dozen inquires within hours....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Brynley

Thanks for the helpful input. I'll clean it up a...

Thanks for the helpful input. I'll clean it up a bit more and aim for $75. Thanks again!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-25-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Brynley

1985 Raleigh Record, hopefully not completely worthless

Hi there, first post! This week I decided to learn more about bicycles, so I bought a junky Raleigh Record (from '85 I believe) at a flea market in order to take it all apart and put it back...
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