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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 364
Posted By TugaDude

Based on the close-ups, I’d pass, but YMMV. I...

Based on the close-ups, I’d pass, but YMMV. I retract my original statement because of the details.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By TugaDude

It helps us to know why you are asking. Do you...

It helps us to know why you are asking. Do you want to buy it to ride? Do you already own it and wish to sell? Do you want to buy it as a flip candidate?

I always admired this model for its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By TugaDude

I own a Big Block and while I typically ride a...

I own a Big Block and while I typically ride a 58cm, All City calls the size I have a 55cm and it fits similarly to my 58cm or 23" bikes. Based on your height, which is only one factor, but an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By TugaDude

This entry from bicycle blue book is interesting....

This entry from bicycle blue book is interesting. If the MSRP is accurate, that's an expensive brand. I don't usually put much stock in the BBB pricing. In my opinion the prices seem low, helpful...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By TugaDude

Custom Road Bicycles Handcrafted in the USA...

Custom Road Bicycles Handcrafted in the USA (http://www.elitebicycles.com/road.php)

This is a good article...

https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/pez-test-elites-family-joule/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 297
Posted By TugaDude

It is always nice when someone comes back and...

It is always nice when someone comes back and says thank you. All I hope for is to be helpful and to learn something in the process. And it means a lot when someone like you expresses their...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By TugaDude

From what I've been reading here, prices seem to...

From what I've been reading here, prices seem to be taking a hit. if you decide to part with that bike, I hope you get a fair price, as it is a beautiful one. I'm a Motobecane fan and that is a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 506
Posted By TugaDude

Very true. Among my other "collecting habits"...

Very true. Among my other "collecting habits" are watches and pocket knives and it never ceases to amaze me when I see the prices they go for. Some collectors hardly bat an eye over a new knife...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,214
Posted By TugaDude

Sounds like a happy ending all around. :thumb:

Sounds like a happy ending all around. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 595
Posted By TugaDude

You’d be better off looking for something closer...

You’d be better off looking for something closer to 56cm to 57cm probably. That one is too big IMHO.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By TugaDude

Velobase.com says Brev. 361666 is Model 39, and...

Velobase.com says Brev. 361666 is Model 39, and the front arm marking is Brev. 361556. However, there is also some verbiage which calls details into question, so this is not 100% I guess. There are...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Posted By TugaDude

Amen! And to you as well!

Amen! And to you as well!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By TugaDude

Converting bikes is a sickness I once suffered...

Converting bikes is a sickness I once suffered from. I began to search Craigslist, looking for my next patient to convert to 1X, so I feel your pain. I eventually got over it, not due to a change...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By TugaDude

Nice bike. Love Shimano 105 from that era, very...

Nice bike. Love Shimano 105 from that era, very solid. If I were you and could find enough space to keep it, that's what I'd probably do. I doubt you will be happy with what you can currently get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,534
Posted By TugaDude

Love the color first of all. Bridgestone is a...

Love the color first of all. Bridgestone is a good frame, did you get that from one of the NJS dealers? I've seen some "race used" Bridgestones and Panasonics that looked awesome.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 863
Posted By TugaDude

Just for fun I saw this on my local Craigslist...

Just for fun I saw this on my local Craigslist today, listed at $120.00. Said to be a 22" frame. They came in both 19" and 22", so that is likely correct. Single top tube but otherwise very much...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 863
Posted By TugaDude

Yes, mixte sizing is interesting. Here's a...

Yes, mixte sizing is interesting. Here's a hopefully helpful thread that discusses how various sized mixtes actually fit. To me the most important quote comes from the poster who says he rode a 20"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By TugaDude

Thanks for the feedback! Not everyone who asks...

Thanks for the feedback! Not everyone who asks for help comes back to give thanks and when they do I really appreciate it, whether I was of help or not. Just seems like the right thing to do.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 863
Posted By TugaDude

I wouldn't be concerned with the integrity of the...

I wouldn't be concerned with the integrity of the join(s) at that location. For one thing the two tubes are brazed and any potential gaps there would be filled with brass solder. Secondly, the way...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 863
Posted By TugaDude

For what it is worth, the bike features Vitus...

For what it is worth, the bike features Vitus 172, the rough equivalent of Reynolds 531 and it is double-butted (three tubes). There are multiple threads here on the forums about Motobecane Mixtes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 863
Posted By TugaDude

Well it does look to be preserved nicely and...

Well it does look to be preserved nicely and suffers from no obvious defects, so that is going to add to the value. Value is a tough one for me. $300.00 is more than I'd want to pay, but having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 357
Posted By TugaDude

What a gorgeous bike. The second I saw it I was...

What a gorgeous bike. The second I saw it I was reminded of what must have been Rivendell's inspiration. What's old is new again.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,060
Posted By TugaDude

If the OP does pursue a complete restore I'd...

If the OP does pursue a complete restore I'd suggest having a frame builder braze on some reinforcements around the holes in the top tube. Looking closely at those areas it is clear that there is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,060
Posted By TugaDude

There are a number of helpful threads on the...

There are a number of helpful threads on the Classic & Vintage part of the forums regarding repainting.

Also, the oxalic acid isn't applied to the exterior only, the entire frame and fork should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,290
Posted By TugaDude

Love the cantilever brakes on the Peugeot PX-10E....

Love the cantilever brakes on the Peugeot PX-10E. That's a great frame. Thanks for posting!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-16-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 860
Posted By TugaDude

I think Sedgemop has it right.

I think Sedgemop has it right.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,433
Posted By TugaDude

Pretty much any automotive paste wax works great...

Pretty much any automotive paste wax works great to add a protective layer on paint and chrome. Avoid getting too much in the nooks and crannies though as it has the tendency to build up and remain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 860
Posted By TugaDude

The Grand Jubile' was on par with Grand Record,...

The Grand Jubile' was on par with Grand Record, the difference being the Grand Record was a road racer and the Jubile' a touring bike. The Grand Jubile' was the top of their touring bike lineup. So...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 860
Posted By TugaDude

The Grand Jubile' is not lower end. They were...

The Grand Jubile' is not lower end. They were and still are quality built, lightweight frames.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 980
Posted By TugaDude

Great example and a beautiful bike! And the...

Great example and a beautiful bike! And the photo is well done. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 980
Posted By TugaDude

I wouldn't make stand over height THE metric for...

I wouldn't make stand over height THE metric for determining a suitable frame. It certainly is important but the overall measurements and geometry of the bike should also be taken into...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By TugaDude

That's very well said. Yes, to many if not most...

That's very well said. Yes, to many if not most of us here $600 is going to sound high. My biggest questions are simply does the bike fit you and will you want to ride it. If the answer is yes to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By TugaDude

It is a good thing. It tends to be colloquial,...

It is a good thing. It tends to be colloquial, so even to some old folks it might be new.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By TugaDude

Sounds like a win all the way around. By the...

Sounds like a win all the way around. By the way, for anyone looking for a currently-available unisex model, Velo Orange and Rivendell have some interesting ones. Here's the VO offering, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By TugaDude

Not taking sides at all, but if it were mine and...

Not taking sides at all, but if it were mine and the paint in reality was as good as it looks in the photo, I'd have kept it and just touched up any small rust spots. But that's if it were MINE. It...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By TugaDude

We can't answer your question for you. Not...

We can't answer your question for you. Not really. We can tell you what the existing bike is worth (to us!) and we can speculate on what having it restored might do for the value. What we can't do...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 947
Posted By TugaDude

Curious as to how you reach that conclusion. ...

Curious as to how you reach that conclusion. While there is some info on this maker online and I provided some leads, I was unable to find any info on the hierarchy of models at all. To me this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By TugaDude

Lately I've been playing with the idea of selling...

Lately I've been playing with the idea of selling all of my bikes except one and building it up the best I can with the proceeds. The idea being to thin the herd and spend my time on one bike, but a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By TugaDude

Congrats on the job and good luck with your new...

Congrats on the job and good luck with your new project. Would love to see photos of the build during and/or after! Nice to hear that a company didn't hesitate to honor their warranty too.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By TugaDude

That's a very versatile bike. Great for rails to...

That's a very versatile bike. Great for rails to trails and would also make a decent commuter or light bike packing tourer. Fender and rack mounts on the front fork are a plus. And two water...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 389
Posted By TugaDude

Looks like a nice ride! If it were me, I'd...

Looks like a nice ride! If it were me, I'd probably wear gloves when riding if it doesn't bother you. At least that might keep the sweat off of the wrap.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
Posted By TugaDude

The bike has clearly, and sadly been neglected.

The bike has clearly, and sadly been neglected.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
Posted By TugaDude

Anyone wanting those bits will likely prefer to...

Anyone wanting those bits will likely prefer to do their own cleaning. At least I would. A lot of damage could be done attempting to remove the apparent oxidation. Any cleaning should be very,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-24-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,945
Posted By TugaDude

Yes, Kitty is beautiful. Like many here I love...

Yes, Kitty is beautiful. Like many here I love the Mink Blue/Silver colorway. Pure class. And the chrome fork crown is sublime. I noticed the insertion marks on the stem. I wonder whether that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By TugaDude

All I will say is Rivendell, if it is known for...

All I will say is Rivendell, if it is known for anything, it is known for offering comfortable bikes. I say offering because they design them and then have them made for them, either by Waterford...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 503
Posted By TugaDude

Yes, the frame matches 1985 perfectly. The...

Yes, the frame matches 1985 perfectly. The components in '84 were Shimano, then Suntour in '85 and back to Shimano in '86. Maybe a result of availability?

In any event, great bike from a great...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 872
Posted By TugaDude

That's a hard pass at that ridiculous price. And...

That's a hard pass at that ridiculous price. And the paint doesn't really look like cromovelato to my eyes. Compare with the pics that Paul provided a link to. Even indoors, the paint is amazing. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,382
Posted By TugaDude

You make some reasonable points. Another point I...

You make some reasonable points. Another point I didn't mention is sizing. Even if a decent bike becomes available in your area there's no guarantee it's going to be the right size. Having the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,382
Posted By TugaDude

Don't own a Surly so I don't have a dog in the...

Don't own a Surly so I don't have a dog in the fight, but I think one thing is being missed here. Sure, you can point to some old Treks and Specialized bikes and say they are similar or in some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 461
Posted By TugaDude

I don't "hang out" on this section of the forum...

I don't "hang out" on this section of the forum but I get the idea there are some "inside jokes" that exist. Regular readers, especially those that have been around for awhile seem to know the...
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