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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks for the suggestion. I've never seen that...

Thanks for the suggestion. I've never seen that before. Does it take a lot of getting used to?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks! Didn't see this before I posted the link...

Thanks! Didn't see this before I posted the link to the Tektro levers in my previous post.

Do you have any recs for the barends?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks! So would something like this work for...

Thanks! So would something like this work for the brake levers?

https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RL520-Lever-Set/dp/B07C41F11F

As far as the shifters go, do you or anyone else have any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks. Yeah I figured the RD was fine. I was...

Thanks. Yeah I figured the RD was fine. I was hoping I won't have to get a new FD as it's operating range is listed as : MTB, Touring.

I'm good with the 8 speed to be honest. I haven't had any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By clarkw267

Help converting hybrid bike from straight to drop bar

So here's the story. I bought a hybrid bike off of a guy cheap ($75) because he bought direct from Nashbar, didn't set it up right and put the chain into the spokes bending the RD and the derailleur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By clarkw267

Small (19") Schwinn Premis for $125 near Detroit....

Small (19") Schwinn Premis for $125 near Detroit. Hard to tell, but looks to be in pretty nice shape.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/5659499145.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,000
Posted By clarkw267

FYI, picked it up this morning, and rode it a...

FYI, picked it up this morning, and rode it a couple miles, ride was really nice. I honestly don't even know if the previous owner rode more than a handful of miles on it, it looks fantastic.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-22-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,000
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks guys. Going after work to pick it up,...

Thanks guys. Going after work to pick it up, hopefully it's still there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-16, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,000
Posted By clarkw267

1990 Trek 1420, what do you guys think?

Hey guys. It's been a while...

I've been looking to pick up an additional bike this summer, and found a 1990 Trek 1420 for sale that looks to be in excellent condition for $200.

Both bikes I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-15, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By clarkw267

Wheel got stuck suddenly against chainstay.

So I was cruising about 20 miles into my ride, bike ('84 Schwinn World Sport) was riding very nicely. I came to an intersection and stopped. When I went to take off again the rear wheel locked up. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-15, 02:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By clarkw267

I can't remember if it was 200 or 225.

I can't remember if it was 200 or 225.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 12:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By clarkw267

Raleigh Grand Prix, 21.5" Vintage Road Bike -...

Raleigh Grand Prix, 21.5" Vintage Road Bike - Exlnt Condition (http://annarbor.craigslist.org/bik/5175706517.html)

Looks pretty nice. 531, 105 components, frame looks to be in good condition. Too...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,905
Posted By clarkw267

Any suggestions for saddle bag that will fit/secure a mini u-lock?

Sorry if this has already been answered, I just didn't see it after doing a quick search.

Does anybody have a suggestion for a saddle bag that would fit a mini u-lock (Kryptonite Evo Mini) along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-15, 05:57 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,132
Posted By clarkw267

Don't really have advice since I've never done an...

Don't really have advice since I've never done an event like that, have fun though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-15, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By clarkw267

'76 Super Le Tour or 88' Miyata 312?

So I've been looking for something in the ballpark of $150 just to use as a commuter. Options that have been sticking out that are my size (according to the descriptions) are a '76 Super Le Tour and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,749
Posted By clarkw267

Haha, that might be something I need to consider.

Haha, that might be something I need to consider.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,749
Posted By clarkw267

I absolutely love this bike. Just wish I had the...

I absolutely love this bike. Just wish I had the extra cash at the moment. Out-of-state weddings 2 out of the next 3 weekends destroy that idea though. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By clarkw267

Looks like if it's a Royale it's an '81 as the...

Looks like if it's a Royale it's an '81 as the previous versions seemed to have center pull brakes. Thanks guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By clarkw267

Fuji Experts.

This bike popped up in a local ad and I'm trying to figure out what it is since it has been re-painted. From looking at the specs pages it seems like it could be a Royale or S12-S, but I'm not sure. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By clarkw267

BTW.. that bike looks great cb400bill.

BTW.. that bike looks great cb400bill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By clarkw267

This is frustrating.. The guy has gone ghost. All...

This is frustrating.. The guy has gone ghost. All he listed was a phone number and I've called a couple times and left a VM... and nothing. Really like the look of this bike.

Anybody want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I don't have...

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I don't have the bike. Somebody is trying to sell it, but they've been difficult to get ahold of so far. Just trying to figure out what the bike is so I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By clarkw267

Help identifying a Miyata.

Hey guys,

Just wondering if any of you could tell me what year/model this Miyata is.

No pic of the drive-side and I can't make out a model name on the top tube.

Thanks!

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By clarkw267

Appreciated... I'm still learning what to look...

Appreciated... I'm still learning what to look for.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,379
Posted By clarkw267

6 feet. Still waiting to hear back about frame...

6 feet. Still waiting to hear back about frame size.

The Espree is 23" frame w/ 33" standover.

I kinda thought this guy was nuts lol: All Original 1988 Columbus Steel Schwinn Prelude Road...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By clarkw267

Haha you too. If you see any sweet local deals on...

Haha you too. If you see any sweet local deals on road bikes that you don't want send them my way lol.

I should be picking up a S10-S tomorrow, but am still looking for another since my Peugeot...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By clarkw267

Sterling Heights? We're neighbors. I'm in Royal...

Sterling Heights? We're neighbors. I'm in Royal Oak. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,379
Posted By clarkw267

1984 Fuji Espree and 1988 Schwinn Prelude values?

Hi...Was browsing local ads and saw a couple of good looking (to my novice eye) bikes.

It's really hard to get a feel for proper value though, because everything I search for seems to turn up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By clarkw267

23". He said the standover is about 33", so it's...

23". He said the standover is about 33", so it's ideal.

I'm 6 feet even.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-15, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks a lot guys! I've exchanged a couple emails...

Thanks a lot guys! I've exchanged a couple emails with the seller and got him down to 75. I'm trying to pick it up tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,856
Posted By clarkw267

The only aluminum bike I've had was a BMX racing...

The only aluminum bike I've had was a BMX racing bike when I was younger. Everything I've had since has been steel.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-15, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By clarkw267

Lol.. that makes sense. So I guess the...

Lol.. that makes sense.

So I guess the question now (if the seller ever responds) is, is the bike worth $125 if the frame is in good shape?

Apologies, if I was supposed to make a new thread...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-15, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks a lot! I did some digging on the...

Thanks a lot!

I did some digging on the S10-S, and from the catalogues, it looks like they offered it in black in '77 and '78.

The '78 looks like it could be it. However, does it seem a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-15, 10:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,746
Posted By clarkw267

Very nice! :thumb:

Very nice! :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By clarkw267

Help identifying this Fuji please.

Hey guys ,

Really appreciate the help with the Bottecchia question I posted the other day.

I was going through local ads and saw this Fuji listed. I looked through some catalogues and can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks a lot! That thread answers my question. I...

Thanks a lot! That thread answers my question. I have no idea about Italian bikes, so I was worrying he was trying to overreach with the price, and it looks like he was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By clarkw267

Help identifying this Bottecchia please.

Edit - Question was answered

Thanks a lot!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By clarkw267

Thanks.. I ride about 10-15 miles at a time. Not...

Thanks.. I ride about 10-15 miles at a time. Not racing or anything like that, but still a good of miles per week. I was leaning toward the Peugeot, until a couple of people raved about the older...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By clarkw267

The Peugeot is 57 cm, while the Grand Prix says...

The Peugeot is 57 cm, while the Grand Prix says 24 inches. Although from what I could gather about the old Raleigh's it would be a 23.5 inch frame.

According to most charts they both fall in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By clarkw267

Peugeot PH11, or Raleigh Grand Prix/Pursuit? Which do you recommend?

I am a fairly new road bike rider. I really like the older vintage bikes and am looking to pick up a new one.

This guy has a 3 bikes for sale and I was wondering which is the better value. He...
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