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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 09:52 PM
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Posted By nesteel

Nice bike, ambitious price.

Nice bike, ambitious price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 10:38 AM
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Posted By nesteel

If they were still also available as frameset...

If they were still also available as frameset only in '83 (like the 950/750 were in 80-82) that could actually be the original build done by a shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 10:05 PM
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Posted By nesteel

Mixed group actually: some NR, some SR. No,...

Mixed group actually: some NR, some SR.
No, it's is not difficult to find an NR or SR group in this condition, they're just costly. Mixed groups not so much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-20, 07:26 AM
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Posted By nesteel

Looks to be a 710, hard to read the serial. ...

Looks to be a 710, hard to read the serial.
Price should be regarded as an example of why you shouldn't smoke crack and price bicycles at the same time.
Rusty hardware and covered in storage grime;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

NOS? Seller must've lifted the brake hoods for...

NOS? Seller must've lifted the brake hoods for themselves, along with the original saddle. A bunch of these have popped up on CL, Ebay, and even our sale here after one old bike shop closed and sold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-20, 06:44 PM
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Posted By nesteel

Overpriced by a factor of 2. And I love the line...

Overpriced by a factor of 2. And I love the line in his ad "stupid offers get stupid replies". Start off with a realistic asking price and perhaps the offers would not seem so stupid, you tool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 09:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

'Tis my old frame you bought. That bike rode...

'Tis my old frame you bought. That bike rode above it's class, IMHO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Sadly, I doubt they're joking. There have been...

Sadly, I doubt they're joking. There have been some absolutely STUPID asking prices on vintage steel Treks lately. This one will likely dwell on CL for a long time due to a completely delusional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

You're THAT guy................

You're THAT guy................
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-18, 10:58 AM
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Posted By nesteel

From the ad: " I will ship, the buyer pays...

From the ad:

" I will ship, the buyer pays 100% of shipping costs."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Make an educated offer? Get real. Put an educated...

Make an educated offer? Get real. Put an educated price on it, and maybe you'd get a reasonable offer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Yeah, way overpriced, and he can't even bother to...

Yeah, way overpriced, and he can't even bother to change the roached out tires? Pass. Neat bike, but it's not the REALLY COOL year with the biplane front fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

That 730 is acutally an '84-'85 720. In my size....

That 730 is acutally an '84-'85 720. In my size. Unbelievable steal of a deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Rusty hardware and grimy drivetrains are a total...

Rusty hardware and grimy drivetrains are a total turnoff on a nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

I'd personally never go out of my way to acquire...

I'd personally never go out of my way to acquire a Rallye ever again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Great riding bike. Won't be letting mine go...

Great riding bike. Won't be letting mine go anytime soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

All that beautiful vintage charm, and they ruin...

All that beautiful vintage charm, and they ruin it with those cheesy crankbolts. Sad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-18, 11:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Belongs in the Wacky thread. Seller is delusional.

Belongs in the Wacky thread. Seller is delusional.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Not "super rare", and it's damaged. I'll take...

Not "super rare", and it's damaged. I'll take some rust and iffy paint over dents any day. There are exceptions, but not this one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Ehh, Campy 8 speed is dead.

Ehh, Campy 8 speed is dead.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-18, 12:23 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Stan's a tool. Don't be a Stan, kids.

Stan's a tool. Don't be a Stan, kids.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Markets collapsing. Buy 'em cheap.

Markets collapsing. Buy 'em cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Sadly, the RD hanger was hacked off to "increase...

Sadly, the RD hanger was hacked off to "increase compatibility with modern parts", according to the sellers post on FB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

If it wasn't manufactured like that, it's cause...

If it wasn't manufactured like that, it's cause to worry. It points to mistreatment or accident.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Is the top tube supposed to be bent?

Is the top tube supposed to be bent?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-17, 08:31 PM
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Posted By nesteel

Except the rear derailleur pivot bolt housing....

Except the rear derailleur pivot bolt housing. They're just slightly more durable than thin glass.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

My '83 took 700c's with no issues.

My '83 took 700c's with no issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-17, 05:56 PM
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Posted By nesteel

I think the "grail" or pinnacale was reached in...

I think the "grail" or pinnacale was reached in '83 when they came equipped with cantilever brakes. Nothing against centerpulls, but I do prefer cantis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Opinions differ. No way I'm sinking money into a...

Opinions differ. No way I'm sinking money into a DENTED over rated Paramount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

Buyer better be in love with it. They'll be so...

Buyer better be in love with it. They'll be so upside down on it by the time its presentable again................
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By nesteel

For 1495, I'll go buy two 720's and call it a day.

For 1495, I'll go buy two 720's and call it a day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Is there some big secret here? Why not just post...

Is there some big secret here? Why not just post up what you saw?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-17, 08:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

I HATE missing dustcaps.

I HATE missing dustcaps.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

:foo:Why no mention of the bent fork in the CL ad?

:foo:Why no mention of the bent fork in the CL ad?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Details, details. For $1300, you'd think they'd...

Details, details. For $1300, you'd think they'd make sure it had crank bolt dust caps on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

I'd consider that to a serious issue. Some of...

I'd consider that to a serious issue. Some of that pitting is pretty deep. Certainly not "superficial".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Seriously? That's just ugly.

Seriously? That's just ugly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Looks like a replacement fork of some flavor....

Looks like a replacement fork of some flavor. Careful inspection required.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-17, 10:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

All those bikes in Aubrey belong to a member here.

All those bikes in Aubrey belong to a member here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

There's a 53cm frameset local to me for sale on...

There's a 53cm frameset local to me for sale on CL for $400.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

No you don't. Here's a short one for ya.....Not...

No you don't. Here's a short one for ya.....Not my size.

https://omaha.craigslist.org/bop/6110231102.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-17, 11:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

I would actually consider that, as I love the...

I would actually consider that, as I love the color. Any near Raleigh to facilitate?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Tell me about it. I have family a short drive...

Tell me about it. I have family a short drive from the seller. Having them pick it up would mean I'd have to visit.............
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-17, 08:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

IIRC, seller is a forum member.

IIRC, seller is a forum member.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

The asking price is ridiculous for a rolling...

The asking price is ridiculous for a rolling basket case. Obrentharris sold one in the classifieds not long ago for a much more realistic $650 for a NICE example, ready to ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

I'm not even gonna feel bad about leaving the...

I'm not even gonna feel bad about leaving the "beater" patina alone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Good grief, I need to stop checking this thread....

Good grief, I need to stop checking this thread. Thats twice now I've ended up buying one because of it. I told myself after I sold the last Merckx that if a similar one came up in my size, I'd buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

People worry too much. I've abused a few sets of...

People worry too much. I've abused a few sets of low spoke count wheels, even when I weighed 230#. Never an issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-17, 01:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Duct tape on the seat, dirty brake hoods, bike...

Duct tape on the seat, dirty brake hoods, bike needs to be cleaned. And no complete drive side picture in the ad. It's all about presentation. Even diamonds look cruddy when you put them in an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-17, 08:09 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,159,699
Posted By nesteel

Sadly too small for me. It's refreshing to see...

Sadly too small for me. It's refreshing to see one priced realistically for a change. One of these is on the short want list.
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