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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 01:34 PM
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Posted By el_spumante

As the proud new owner of a 1974 Hercules (my...

As the proud new owner of a 1974 Hercules (my wife also just bought a red 1972 LTD-3 in very good condition for $50 from CL) recently tuned up by my LBS, I've been having a lot of fun with my bike. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks, I appreciate the link! I asked my bike...

Thanks, I appreciate the link! I asked my bike shop and they said they might have some old hubs and parts lying around, so hopefully they'll get me one. If not, 2 and a 1/2 quid isn't too bad!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Very nice! I like the white with the cork grips...

Very nice! I like the white with the cork grips and wicker basket. How does your wife like that saddle? The LTD my wife just bought has the same kind, I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks. I think you're right. Just from reading...

Thanks. I think you're right. Just from reading old forum posts and other stuff online I've learned a lot. And worst case scenario, if I get in over my head I can always walk my bike and its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-11, 05:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks! I was surprised to find one in such good...

Thanks! I was surprised to find one in such good shape. Good luck finding a chain guard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks, Gary! Good suggestion. I actually just...

Thanks, Gary! Good suggestion. I actually just my local shop to ask about the oil cap and they said they probably had one lying around (or could get one easily enough). I also asked them to do two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

The $1.95 isn't the problem--it's the $8.50 on...

The $1.95 isn't the problem--it's the $8.50 on top of that for shipping. I'll look around locally and see if I can find one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks, I'll have to try that.

Thanks, I'll have to try that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

That Hercules looks to be in great shape and you...

That Hercules looks to be in great shape and you got a solid deal on it, IMO. Make sure you post pics when you pick the LTD up; and give your thoughts on how each one fits. I have the same issue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

For those who want to see it, my first English...

For those who want to see it, my first English 3-speed: 1974 AMF-Hercules! https://picasaweb.google.com/randybrowne/AMFHercules?authkey=Gv1sRgCJyKp462sPWWmgE#5660049357163037602

Thanks to all of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Ha! Yeah, who in their right mind would have two...

Ha! Yeah, who in their right mind would have two (or, say, five, six...) 3 speeds?!

As soon as I have one (or two!), I'll post up some photos (not that folks here haven't seen plenty of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Here are some photos of the AMF-Hercules I...

Here are some photos of the AMF-Hercules I mentioned. It looks like a very clean, well taken care of bike. I'm going to try to see it in person tomorrow or Friday (still waiting on the bike shop to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks. That's the way I'm leaning. Even if...

Thanks. That's the way I'm leaning. Even if it's $30-40 more than the AMF-Hercules, I'd like knowing that I wouldn't have to do any work to the bike at first. I'll keep y'all posted. They are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Yes, sorry: it IS a 3 speed internal hub. I...

Yes, sorry: it IS a 3 speed internal hub. I really don't want anything with a derailleur (I didn't know they made some). The frame and the paint on it looked pretty clean. Good point re: the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks for the insight. Do you think that the...

Thanks for the insight. Do you think that the wheel with the missing spoke would be an easy (cheap) enough problem to fix? If the wheel itself is in good shape, would it be possible to just replace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks for looking out, HercRider! I saw that...

Thanks for looking out, HercRider! I saw that one and talked with the seller yesterday. I haven't seen the bike, but apparently someone offered him $350 if he would wait until Friday, which means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-11, 05:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Yeah, I've learned that just by looking around. ...

Yeah, I've learned that just by looking around. I passed on a very nice Sports on ebay yesterday that sold for $315. It didn't seem way out of line, but it was a bit more than I was comfortable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks, Aaron! Now if only I could find a 21"...

Thanks, Aaron! Now if only I could find a 21" and 23" to compare side-by-side... But knowing that either should work sure makes hunting a lot easier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Just found this:...

Just found this: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/2628350634.html

Seems like a reasonable price, if the bike is clean, no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Good advice. I DO like that green Raleigh but at...

Good advice. I DO like that green Raleigh but at $315 (probably closer to $400 by the time the auction ends) plus another $70+ for shipping, then a tune up at my LBS, I don't know if I can afford...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks. I haven't ridden a 21", but the 23" I...

Thanks. I haven't ridden a 21", but the 23" I tried the other day felt about right. That's what people have said would be best for my 5'11" height, too, I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

I think you are right. I don't know much about...

I think you are right. I don't know much about sizing, but this is what the ebay seller posted about the size:

"*DIMENSIONS The stand over height is approx 30 1/4". The distance from the floor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on the auction for the...

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on the auction for the Phillips and if I can get it for a reasonable price, I'll go for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks for the advice. I like the Phillips,...

Thanks for the advice. I like the Phillips, based on aesthetics, and it looks clean enough and the price seems fair (but what do I know?). I'm concerned about the shifter not working. If it's just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Good point. Could be a scam, for sure. Thanks...

Good point. Could be a scam, for sure. Thanks for looking out!.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

While I'm at it, I thought I'd post two other...

While I'm at it, I thought I'd post two other ebay bikes. One is a Phillips (supposedly made by Raleigh) and one is a Sears--any thoughts? I don't know anything about either manufacturer.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

Thanks to those who sent me PMs. Apparently, I...

Thanks to those who sent me PMs. Apparently, I haven't earned my PM "privilege" yet (need to have 30+ posts, first), so if you PM me without an email address I don't think I can reply to thank you....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By el_spumante

I'm brand new to these forums, so please forgive...

I'm brand new to these forums, so please forgive me if this is posted in the wrong category, but I'm looking to buy a vintage English 3 speed (something like a Superbe or a Sports). I will admit...
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