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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By 80sKidd

Thanks everyone for the insight into the value. ...

Thanks everyone for the insight into the value. I don't want to scrap them but unfortunately I have no interest in cleaning them up and tuning them for a $300 sale (it would be a wash at best and I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By 80sKidd

Early 50’s his and hers Raleigh 3spds

My mom bought these new back in the early 50’s. The ladies is nearly complete and original and the generator still works. The men’s has significantly more use and has had the tires, seat, rear brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,075
Posted By 80sKidd

Decades ago when I worked in a bike shop, we...

Decades ago when I worked in a bike shop, we soaked chains and bearings in varsol to clean them up. I still remember the smell, which wasn't too bad as solvents go. Nothing is ever as thorough as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,804
Posted By 80sKidd

Many many years ago (like 35) when I worked at a...

Many many years ago (like 35) when I worked at a bike shop, Tri-flow and Phil wood grease were our go to's for nice bikes and everything else got WD-40 and bullshot grease. I use Park grease and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 708
Posted By 80sKidd

I've only used Stans but am ready to try another...

I've only used Stans but am ready to try another sealant just to see if I have better results. Orange Seal regular sounds like the ticket. In my experience which is 2 years and only on BMX...
Forum: BMX
05-14-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By 80sKidd

I doubt it. That's set up with entry level...

I doubt it. That's set up with entry level components and right around the time Schwinn was getting bikes made in China (which was less common back then compared to today).
Forum: BMX
05-14-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By 80sKidd

You should go to the track. The first race is...

You should go to the track. The first race is free with no obligation to join. Most tracks will rent you a bike and a helmet, just wear long sleeves and pants. Find out when they open and get there...
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,719
Posted By 80sKidd

Nothing beats getting a top tier bike. Especially...

Nothing beats getting a top tier bike. Especially when you can feel and appreciate the difference. I've slowly upgraded my race bikes by catching deals at the track at the end of the season. Looking...
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
Posted By 80sKidd

Is that a Torker? The blurred effect is Rad but I...

Is that a Torker? The blurred effect is Rad but I can't tell what it is.
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,358
Posted By 80sKidd

I was 12 and it was back in the early 80s. I...

I was 12 and it was back in the early 80s. I started again in 2021 and have been racing regularly since.
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By 80sKidd

Nice setup! I went with Hope on both my Cruiser...

Nice setup! I went with Hope on both my Cruiser and Class race bikes. Hydraulic is silky smooth and nothing to adjust once it's setup.
Forum: BMX
05-13-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By 80sKidd

I raced in 1981 a few times, then again in 1996 a...

I raced in 1981 a few times, then again in 1996 a few times. In 2021 at 51 the bug bit again and I raced most of the season and got number 10 in the state. There seems to be a huge resurgence of mid...
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