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09-18-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By zukahn1

I found a pair that will work in of all places...

I found a pair that will work in of all places one of my junk parts bins these are off a 90's rock shock fork but close enough to work threads are a bit long but that's easily corrected and I can get...
09-15-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,810
Posted By zukahn1

The aspens have started to turn around Fairplay...

The aspens have started to turn around Fairplay CO this week. Took a short ride on the back roads with the recently built budget almost no cost Trek 4300 MTB a bit of a beater but it rides OK.
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09-09-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By zukahn1

Apparently these are tough to find pretty much...

Apparently these are tough to find pretty much have to order them from a overseas seller and pay $30 plus shipped for a pair and then you might not get the right bolts. It seems to get parts for...
09-09-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By zukahn1

I'm looking for the brake post bolts for v or...

I'm looking for the brake post bolts for v or canti brake with m6 x 1 mounting thread and standard V post canti studs that look kinda like these.that screw into the fork.
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By zukahn1

Very good condition good riding they go for about...

Very good condition good riding they go for about $200 in the current market which is way down from there high point during the fixey second bike boom in the early 2000's when some were going for...
09-08-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By zukahn1

V post bolts for older Marocchi Bomber Air Fork?

Looking for a couple bolts for a older smaller sized thread screw in brake posts for a older Maroochi Air fork to ,complete older beater MTB build. Tried Amazon they sent me while speced right...
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By zukahn1

As a bit of a follow up I did end up doing some...

As a bit of a follow up I did end up doing some work on the bike more issues than I thought at firs, have ended up changing out the saddle, grips, stem (wrong length), pedals for cheap ones work...
09-05-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,390,154
Posted By zukahn1

Those are for lights and second bottle cage and...

Those are for lights and second bottle cage and pretty much came with the bike OEM.
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By zukahn1

Love the bullet nose adjustable stem which does...

Love the bullet nose adjustable stem which does confirm the date to 54-58 and mostly original. I'm a bit out of my realm on pricing this one but great looking true survivor condition should help...
09-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15,609
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Posted By zukahn1

A bit low but saved from a actual dumbster Huffy...

A bit low but saved from a actual dumbster Huffy Scout 24" not much but after patching the tubes and giving it minimal service and stem change the original stem was screwed up. All works good after...
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By zukahn1

I would think starting at $1200 local sale or...

I would think starting at $1200 local sale or here on the BF's around the Holiday's you can always go down a bit for actual sale if it doesn't sell you can list it a bit higher when prices go up....
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice bike I would consider holding off...

Very nice bike I would consider holding off listing it till late November bikes like this seem to sell better during Holiday season in a lot of markets.
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By zukahn1

If one keeps it I would suggest setting the...

If one keeps it I would suggest setting the original wheel set with tires a side keeping them and putting a nice set of clencherss on it with modern tires for riding.
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By zukahn1

Nice bike looks to be in great shape pretty much...

Nice bike looks to be in great shape pretty much ready to ride other then aged tires original is nice but not with nearly 40year old tires, which you may want to change for a new ones to help value....
Replies: 13
Views: 7,203
Posted By zukahn1

While it sounds odd the exclusive to Schwinn at...

While it sounds odd the exclusive to Schwinn at the time welded and bounded over frames were lighter, stronger and had smother look than classic brazing. They just didn't catch on likely because...
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By zukahn1

I was thinking about taking the nicer parts and...

I was thinking about taking the nicer parts and wheels off the bike and swapping them out for basic close to original stock parts which I have and setting it up with some basic v brakes to make a...
Replies: 21
Views: 670
Posted By zukahn1

That is because as some one has custom setup it ...

That is because as some one has custom setup it with a pedal extender on the drive side this could be problem as this type extender can be stuck to the crank. So take it in consideration still a...
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By zukahn1

Also the tires that look good are toast one had a...

Also the tires that look good are toast one had a hard blow out before the end of this short ride.
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By zukahn1

Trek 4300 with a lot nice non-original parts.

Thoughts on this Trek 4300 circa 2008/2010 MTB with a bunch of higher end none original correct components that I got from local thrift for free. Did a mini service and took it for a ride for some in...
08-19-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22,514
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Posted By zukahn1

I know it's for show but on bikes this nice the...

I know it's for show but on bikes this nice the poorly done cheap zip ties and black tape just kinda seem wrong.
Replies: 19
Views: 1,888
Posted By zukahn1

I would say $1000 or so the paint and finish is...

I would say $1000 or so the paint and finish is not original but very well done hand work to match original paint fairly closely with minor but deliberate flaws.
08-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,810
Posted By zukahn1

Nice weather today but a tone of traffic so just...

Nice weather today but a tone of traffic so just a short ride though the cemetery the one place with no traffic and back though town on the old Hardrock MTB. Tried to take some panoramic pics but...
08-15-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 665
Posted By zukahn1

Not sure it helps but the components date it to...

Not sure it helps but the components date it to 98 or so.
Replies: 23
Views: 785
Posted By zukahn1

If the bike is a true 1970 the original brakes...

If the bike is a true 1970 the original brakes would be Weinman center pull pro's. Most Paramounts that where raced or road a lot from this era had a lot of parts changed swapped out at the time it...
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By zukahn1

Pretty sure these are top end steal spindles with...

Pretty sure these are top end steal spindles with higher end alloy bodies and cage as mentioned not much of difference. On most of there parts Campy didn't state what steal or alloy was used.
Replies: 23
Views: 785
Posted By zukahn1

For this time the brakes would likely be series 2...

For this time the brakes would likely be series 2 Victory. original.
Replies: 23
Views: 785
Posted By zukahn1

I'm confused DA brake levers did not come oujt...

I'm confused DA brake levers did not come oujt 78/79 . make mass ptoduction so it would be weird .
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By zukahn1

The large toe clips with nos quality chrome and...

The large toe clips with nos quality chrome and white leather campy straps are great you could likely get close to $100 for the white straps on ebay.
Replies: 10
Views: 988
Posted By zukahn1

+1 a nice side pic that shows the forks profile...

+1 a nice side pic that shows the forks profile and crown detailing would be helpful. I would agree on the likely price of a $100 so plus shipping.
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By zukahn1

Nice that you can get the right pedals that's a...

Nice that you can get the right pedals that's a $100 or so to the value. It should fit 28's maybe 30's but will be a close fit on the bottom rear you could run a 25 rear and a 28 front nice setup...
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By zukahn1

Really clean and great looking top end but it's...

Really clean and great looking top end but it's DT shifter bike from the 80' end but not Italian or semi costume US. So I see $600 or so in the current market as is. One could do that or better by...
08-12-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,129
Posted By zukahn1

As some one who has done this I well say it can...

As some one who has done this I well say it can help for bigger rider with hand pain by improving hand position but doesn't really change weight on the handler bar. One other thing one can do...
08-12-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 766
Posted By zukahn1

Another cause for the noise is the rims which...

Another cause for the noise is the rims which look to be polished or chromed slick none faced rim's can tend to be noisy with nearly any caliper pads. One thing you can do is wash the rims real good...
08-12-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By zukahn1

I think there''s a good chance this one is...

I think there''s a good chance this one is staying and something else may go. I really like the paint on this one and how great the decals details look including the Miyata Chro-Mo stickers seems...
08-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,810
Posted By zukahn1

A couple of hours break of nice weather with good...

A couple of hours break of nice weather with good air quality today in Fairplay CO and a lot of lat season wild flowers blooming. So I took a quick ride on the Soecialized Scetour nice light short...
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By zukahn1

Yes the not so great white repaint doesn't do...

Yes the not so great white repaint doesn't do this one well with a nice metalic paint and full pin stripping to show off lugs this one could be a great looker.
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By zukahn1

As a not it looks to be missing the outside lock...

As a not it looks to be missing the outside lock ring without it this one is isn't worth much a bit worn with corncob gearing.
Replies: 12
Views: 6,570
Posted By zukahn1

about right price seems about $50 nice basic...

about right price seems about $50 nice basic MTB's seem to be going for $65 or so were I live in Faiplay CO.
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By zukahn1

Great build I actually like several of the off...

Great build I actually like several of the off beat build choices they just kinda seem to work with the bike.
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By zukahn1

Looks to be one of the medium long range ones...

Looks to be one of the medium long range ones which with friction should handle a 30 maybe 32 rear and a 36/52 front nicely.
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By zukahn1

I would say about $200 or so you can get a lot...

I would say about $200 or so you can get a lot more with bit of work if you part out group maybe $500 but it's a lot of work and effort. You could likely get $200 here on the BF sales thread pretty...
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By zukahn1

Yes these were Japan super bike bike models in...

Yes these were Japan super bike bike models in the US hate to say it often called garbage wagon's same said for some motorcycles of the same time frame. That said they are making i bit of come back...
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By zukahn1

The 165 length was the norm when these were made...

The 165 length was the norm when these were made even a lot of large bikes had them back in the 1970's so the length doesn't hurt value.
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By zukahn1

If the frame is good strait no dings issues I...

If the frame is good strait no dings issues I would say only $150 or so maybe $200 if you really like it nice frame but the components look a bit sketchey. Be sure and check the the stem and stearer...
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By zukahn1

These had nice frames and good design but the...

These had nice frames and good design but the early 90's ones had not so great components. The oblong front chain rings and Suntour shifters are great in theory but can be problematic with a bit of...
07-30-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,810
Posted By zukahn1

Nice warn weather with clear blue skies and nice...

Nice warn weather with clear blue skies and nice air quality for the first time in about 2 months in Fairplay CO. Took a on some of the back roads and trails on the Marin MTB.
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Replies: 23
Views: 895
Posted By zukahn1

The flat oval style on the rear chain stays seat...

The flat oval style on the rear chain stays seat cluster would seem to indicate Japan and not Waterford or Chicago work shop.
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By zukahn1

Good point the likely none standard threaded...

Good point the likely none standard threaded sized headset assemble needs to stay with the frame if keep it or sell it. without it the frame set could be semi worthless.
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By zukahn1

Interesting frame looks mid 50's or so I'm pretty...

Interesting frame looks mid 50's or so I'm pretty sure the chain tensioner thingy is part of the front DR which was likely a old school suicide on the seat tube. I can see that a part out makes sense...
Replies: 5
Views: 5,606
Posted By zukahn1

These US made early 90's Nishiki's are great...

These US made early 90's Nishiki's are great riders bwtter than one would expect for this level MTB I have owned one that I road for a year or so That said not a lot of value in basic early 90's hard...
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