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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By lostarchitect

This is definitely worth more than the $100 noted...

This is definitely worth more than the $100 noted above. The frame alone is worth more than that, in my opinion. This is a very nice quality bike from a respected smaller manufacturer. I agree you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By lostarchitect

I have a rando bag and a zeitgeist saddlebag from...

I have a rando bag and a zeitgeist saddlebag from Swift, very happy with both. At those prices if I needed anything more I would absolutely buy now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,330
Posted By lostarchitect

Lovely bike, but I have no idea what it is. I'll...

Lovely bike, but I have no idea what it is. I'll say this: It deserves better tires. Gatorskins are pretty good at preventing flats, but they're not good at providing a nice ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,639
Posted By lostarchitect

IMO, "breaking in" a Brooks is sort of a myth....

IMO, "breaking in" a Brooks is sort of a myth. Yes, they do change over time, but if you can't set it up in a way that you are comfortable right away, it will probably never be comfortable. They are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,149
Posted By lostarchitect

I don't know, but the Campagnolo bottom bracket...

I don't know, but the Campagnolo bottom bracket would seem to support this idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,922
Posted By lostarchitect

Yeah, this kind of thing happens when the...

Yeah, this kind of thing happens when the government intentionally tries to sabotage an essential service so they can have an excuse to privatize it. They've been chipping away at USPS since at least...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By lostarchitect

I am always mystified that people have so many...

I am always mystified that people have so many problems with craigslist.

See a scam? Flag and move on. No big deal.

Don't put your phone number or real email in the ad, and you won't have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,306
Posted By lostarchitect

Big Star is one of the underrated great bands of...

Big Star is one of the underrated great bands of all time, that's what Big Star is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQ977u8Wuk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8xPHS-n5Gw...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By lostarchitect

I would buy basically any non-destroyed cro-mo...

I would buy basically any non-destroyed cro-mo frame for $25, rattle canned or not. I think that was a sweet deal, and since you don't have to worry about messing up the original paint, you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,250
Posted By lostarchitect

Glad it went to a good home and got some good...

Glad it went to a good home and got some good use! Yes, it was a great bike, I was often sorry I sold it.

I periodically look around for a "new" vintage Trek for myself. One of these days I'll...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,864
Posted By lostarchitect

That looks surprisingly good to me with the...

That looks surprisingly good to me with the modern parts! Nice job. I would consider also switching to a black stem to match the seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,463
Posted By lostarchitect

Dang, that is awesome, Piff!

Dang, that is awesome, Piff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,751
Posted By lostarchitect

No offense, but I don't know you. You might be a...

No offense, but I don't know you. You might be a nut. I don't want you having my phone number until I have established that you are a serious buyer / seller and probably not a weirdo. This is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,566
Posted By lostarchitect

No overall photo of the whole frame? Boo!

No overall photo of the whole frame? Boo!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-05-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,436
Posted By lostarchitect

Ok, if you're going to be like that, I'll give it...

Ok, if you're going to be like that, I'll give it to you straight:

You don't know what you're doing. You've deluded yourself somehow that these bikes are worth a lot. They aren't. People here with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By lostarchitect

Looks like a pretty nice bike in good shape....

Looks like a pretty nice bike in good shape. Price might be high, but I don't think it's crazy. I'd see if I could get it for $500.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,222
Posted By lostarchitect

I don't see why you think it's a Nishiki?

I don't see why you think it's a Nishiki?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,316
Posted By lostarchitect

IMO the perfect saddle for that bike is black or...

IMO the perfect saddle for that bike is black or dark brown. The one you have on there now looks great. A red saddle would be kind of matchy-matchy corny looking. But--it's not my bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,210
Posted By lostarchitect

You mean like these?...

You mean like these? (https://www.pocsports.com/us/products/omne-air-spin/10721.html?dwvar_10721_color=Sulphite%20Yellow)

I actually think they are some of the best looking helmets out there. To...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,609
Posted By lostarchitect

Paypal, but DON'T use "friends and...

Paypal, but DON'T use "friends and family".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,555
Posted By lostarchitect

These are packs of kids being hooligans--pretty...

These are packs of kids being hooligans--pretty much as they always have. These ones just happen to be on bikes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-06-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,804
Posted By lostarchitect

rhm, nlerner and TimmyT do those kind of...

rhm, nlerner and TimmyT do those kind of distances all the time. Last year the 3 of them rode together about 140 (very hilly) miles from RHM's house in NJ to my house in Sullivan County, NY. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,724
Posted By lostarchitect

Here's mine. It doesn't get nearly enough use. I...

Here's mine. It doesn't get nearly enough use. I am thinking I should bring it to the city and make it my commuter.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,785
Posted By lostarchitect

Great looking bike. I love the flamboyant style...

Great looking bike. I love the flamboyant style of 60's English lightweights.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,785
Posted By lostarchitect

If this is correct, sounds like it's a 1962...

If this is correct, sounds like it's a 1962 model.

Dating Carltons (http://web.archive.org/web/20050903015131/http://www.mortij.demon.co.uk/carlton/dating.htm)
Forum: Commuting
09-07-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,652
Posted By lostarchitect

I was not aware I had to wear special clothes, or...

I was not aware I had to wear special clothes, or that I couldn't carry things on my drop bar bike. I was also not aware my dyno-powered lights did not actually exist. I also didn't know you couldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 02:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,249
Posted By lostarchitect

I used up all my electrical tape in my kink...

I used up all my electrical tape in my kink dungeon. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,249
Posted By lostarchitect

Reasonable clearance, too. ...

Reasonable clearance, too.

http://imgur.com/t4bP9Np.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,249
Posted By lostarchitect

'86 Schwinn High Sierra road-gravel project

I picked up this bike from forum member fender1 in the spring. It was inexpensive, well maintained, and I didn't have a mountain bike, so why not? Well, I rode it twice, and not for very long,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,958
Posted By lostarchitect

Gerry only posted on the forum once, 8 years ago,...

Gerry only posted on the forum once, 8 years ago, so I doubt you are going to be able to reach him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,801
Posted By lostarchitect

I usually level the saddle, then tilt it up the...

I usually level the saddle, then tilt it up the smallest amount I can. Then after riding I adjust as needed. Leather saddles almost always end up with the nose up a bit. Other saddles are usually...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By lostarchitect

It's a nice frame, but it's not like it's in...

It's a nice frame, but it's not like it's in perfect condition, and the parts are a mixed bag. Personally I think $500-$600 is more realistic.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-15, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,159
Posted By lostarchitect

I have a soft spot for these. Never owned one,...

I have a soft spot for these. Never owned one, but they have a certain charm. I'd spend 5 minutes polishing those bars and then install some cloth bar tape. IMO these can be priced sort of like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,555
Posted By lostarchitect

Hi, You are getting some "smart azz" answers...

Hi,

You are getting some "smart azz" answers because from the info you have provided, nobody knows what bike you have, what it is made of, what condition it's in, etc. You will need to post GOOD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,566
Views: 442,382
Posted By lostarchitect

This is my cat, Ziggy Stardust. He is very...

This is my cat, Ziggy Stardust. He is very handsome, and he knows it. What he doesn't know is he's the smallest adult cat I have ever seen. He weighs about 7-8 pounds and is around 8 years old.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,700
Posted By lostarchitect

We really need a "how to take decent pictures of...

We really need a "how to take decent pictures of your bike" sticky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,360
Posted By lostarchitect

I recently bought the bikesmith tool, and it...

I recently bought the bikesmith tool, and it works really, really well. I was sick of trying to do it with a hammer and failing 50% of the time. I may make one of these eventually too, because as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,553
Posted By lostarchitect

I don't understand doing this to a bike. If you...

I don't understand doing this to a bike. If you want a track frame, get a track frame.
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