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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Looks like someone is shaping up to get the deal...

Looks like someone is shaping up to get the deal of a life time. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,025
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Remember, the bike is only as good as the rider....

Remember, the bike is only as good as the rider. I like bikes, so I ride and own bikes of every tubing, even gas pipe! Sometimes, I think to myself, "Wow, this POS would shred my Merckx!" And it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Maybe it’s the Ferrari horse’s obscure rightward...

Maybe it’s the Ferrari horse’s obscure rightward facing brother who could never quite make it in sports cars so he turned instead to pedal bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,736
Posted By SoccerBallXan

So… it sounds like you’re done collecting...

So… it sounds like you’re done collecting bicycles? Maybe my addicted brain can’t process “getting out” of cycling. Some of the best family time I’ve ever spent has been on bicycles. However, I can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,959
Posted By SoccerBallXan

There were two Aeroewinds posted here for years....

There were two Aeroewinds posted here for years. One was $5, the other $15. Surprisingly, the $15 bike sold (I thought the $5 bike was in better condition). I think the guy asking $5 gave up.

Cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Sharing my love of bicycles with sellers has hurt...

Sharing my love of bicycles with sellers has hurt me more than helped me. Now, I keep internet interactions short and simple and share my passion more in-person if the seller seems like the type to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,585
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Here’s my addition to the “Death Machine” list… I...

Here’s my addition to the “Death Machine” list… I haven’t rode carbon since the incident.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,626
Posted By SoccerBallXan

That Shimano sticker stays. The bike is so...

That Shimano sticker stays. The bike is so untouched I would be scared to take the original dust layer off of it.

This is an amazing bicycle. If I knew the location it wouldn't be in a bike shop...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-10-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Well that was… quick.

Well that was… quick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,248
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I will keep a look out, I am on our local CL,...

I will keep a look out, I am on our local CL, OfferUp, and FB Marketplace daily.

I have had two bicycles stolen in Phoenix. Both times, exactly one month after the bike was stolen, it was listed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Regarding the Gilmour. ...

Regarding the Gilmour.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/506x469/woohoo_f0d199fd61c262574e73f0cf38c8b9247cb5b1c5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,311
Posted By SoccerBallXan

We’re getting old, old man! At this point...

We’re getting old, old man!

At this point there’s carbon that’s considered well vintage. “Larger” bicycle producers might no longer care for MangMoly or CroMo, but brittle Mr. Carpenter is still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I have no information myself, but I wanted to ask...

I have no information myself, but I wanted to ask for better pictures of the bike and its lugwork.

Cheers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,132
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I have no involvement in this thread and I’m...

I have no involvement in this thread and I’m offended.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By SoccerBallXan

This is why I no longer purchase bikes unless...

This is why I no longer purchase bikes unless they’re keepers or unless I know how much I can make on a flip.

Especially with bikes that are rare or unique, the value is whatever a buyer is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 01:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,351
Posted By SoccerBallXan

So where's the bike that came with the tool...

So where's the bike that came with the tool purchase you told your wife about? :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-22, 02:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,232
Posted By SoccerBallXan

That's one fugly bike! :p

That's one fugly bike! :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 02:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,338
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Bravo! Lovely acquisition! Nothing "crappy"...

Bravo! Lovely acquisition!

Nothing "crappy" here. The proof is in the pudding; it's likely a few decades after this machine was built and hardly any work needs to be done to bring it back to life...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,677
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Unfortunately it’s worth nothing. I’ll send you...

Unfortunately it’s worth nothing. I’ll send you my mailing address and you can send it over immediately.

/s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Ignoring the monstrosity of a bar setup as a...

Ignoring the monstrosity of a bar setup as a “joke” why can’t the seller just take some normal photos?! Buyers don’t just care about your smoked out bar setup! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,201
Posted By SoccerBallXan

It’s a sad day in cycling when someone so...

It’s a sad day in cycling when someone so passionate about the hobby passes.

Paul’s posts where always meaningful and his neat fisheye profile picture always caught my eye.

I wish his wife and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By SoccerBallXan

You don’t condition your chain?

You don’t condition your chain?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,740
Posted By SoccerBallXan

The thrill is in the hunt. Once you've captured...

The thrill is in the hunt. Once you've captured the unicorn it becomes just another stupid POS that your wife hates.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

[/h1] Don't you love it when it's already a...

[/h1]
Don't you love it when it's already a steal of a deal and the seller says "will also entertain best offer."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Wow! Look at that little baby pump peg on the...

Wow! Look at that little baby pump peg on the head tube! Even the bottle appears small.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Start high and settle where comfortable? ...

Start high and settle where comfortable?

Cycles Makaron seems to know more about Merckx bikes than anyone I’ve ever met or heard from. If Makaron doesn’t have any further information, then I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 01:46 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,418
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Do we have any BFers that can facilitate a...

Do we have any BFers that can facilitate a Raleigh Portage listed in St Paul, MN? I see an opportunity to own what might be a pretty expensive one for fairly cheap. Also, there's been a bit of talk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,418
Posted By SoccerBallXan

So then, we an all agree $1800 for a Portage is...

So then, we an all agree $1800 for a Portage is hogwash and the only person who would spend that is a drunk.

Again, can we close this thread already?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,418
Posted By SoccerBallXan

And I'm willing to stick by whoever spent $1800...

And I'm willing to stick by whoever spent $1800 on a Portage had 3 too many brews on a Saturday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

My 37 year old 5'6 male friend has rode bikes his...

My 37 year old 5'6 male friend has rode bikes his entire life. He always gets a laugh out of the whole "girls bike" "boys bike" thing... Small men ride bikes and so do tall women! When will people...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I do not think this is a bad bike, nor did I ever...

I do not think this is a bad bike, nor did I ever discredit the bike. I did say it's nothing special, which lets be real, is the complete truth. If in your honest opinion it's excellent for a refurb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-22, 01:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,629
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Cycling friends, Thank you for taking the...

Cycling friends,

Thank you for taking the time to analyze the bike and respond with your expertise. A special thanks to poprad who was able to contact Olivier Csuka through email and retrieve more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 12:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,629
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Alex Singer Information?

Hello list friends,

I was fortunate enough to happen upon this Alex Singer. Beneath piles of children's bicycles and rust buckets caught my eye this very special offering... a potential Alex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Likely gone with the wind, but I thought I might...

Likely gone with the wind, but I thought I might post it here anyways. Out of town this weekend or this might have been mine! :thumb:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-22, 03:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By SoccerBallXan

First and foremost, it's a Zunow for sale, so I...

First and foremost, it's a Zunow for sale, so I wouldn't expect it to last too long depending on the price. Second of all, it's surely got to be larger than a 54 or 55, I was thinking 58. Everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-22, 02:09 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,630
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I'm definitely not in the running for any $50K...

I'm definitely not in the running for any $50K collection of bikes, let alone a $1K collection, and I don't mean to cause hostility with my posts.

I do want to say, for all those who see this as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,630
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Huh? Is there something you know that no one else...

Huh? Is there something you know that no one else in this thread knows? Have you contacted the seller for details, do you know the seller personally?

The internet is really good at filling in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By SoccerBallXan

My two cents (1) I agree that the listing is...

My two cents
(1) I agree that the listing is sketchy and if you've been having an odd interaction with the seller I would definitely trust your instincts.
(2) This "old aluminum frame," would blow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Woah... is this one of Charlie Hamburger's "Only...

Woah... is this one of Charlie Hamburger's "Only The Best" that I have read about on Sheldon Brown's website? Potentially Rene Herse made? Calling all BF members on the east coast, I would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

No, or they would of gone for shellac tape.

No, or they would of gone for shellac tape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 02:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,041
Posted By SoccerBallXan

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x293/84e0f778_e9e7_4401_9337_5f8da7abbdb4_text_d0c8e76e1d44bc6a15f176e194a6b6018e4ded92.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 01:37 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,952
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Belongs here: ...

Belongs here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/530402-wacky-world-craigslist-ebay-ads.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,255
Posted By SoccerBallXan

How’d that bread make it past customs?! Sounds...

How’d that bread make it past customs?! Sounds like I’ve got some, ehm, lucrative business opportunities brewing in Italian bike shipments. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,412
Posted By SoccerBallXan

The cost of new group sets is abysmal. I can...

The cost of new group sets is abysmal. I can purchase a full course from the Ford Performance Racing School and learn how to drive a performance car professionally (Mustang GT provided), or I can buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Your ass and a ton of miles!

Your ass and a ton of miles!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By SoccerBallXan

$150 for my dignity mounted on an ebike?!? ...

$150 for my dignity mounted on an ebike?!?

Heresy!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Goodness — a fresh off the press get it while...

Goodness — a fresh off the press get it while it’s hot type deal!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-24-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By SoccerBallXan

Reference points: ...

Reference points:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194212142618?hash=item2d37f21e1a:g:gBcAAOSwEZlg0jDO#vi__app-cvip-panel

$650
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,314
Posted By SoccerBallXan

“There’ll be a choice of drivetrains, either...

“There’ll be a choice of drivetrains, either 12-speed SRAM eTap electronic shifting or a Nivex rear and Rene Herse lever-operated front derailleur”

:D:D

Some of this article reads like a bad...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,482
Posted By SoccerBallXan

I have nothing to provide to the valuation, but...

I have nothing to provide to the valuation, but wanted to say this bike is stunning. To a vintage mtb enthusiast I’m sure this would be a treat.

As others have asked, what part of the...
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