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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,269
Posted By Binky

As a general rule... bikes that have those...

As a general rule... bikes that have those "turkey wing" brake lever extensions, sidestands, stem shifters, and stamped steel rear dropouts are NOT the cream of the crop.

Sorry.

Bink
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By Binky

Thanks for that. ​​​​​​​She sent me the Serial...

Thanks for that.
​​​​​​​She sent me the Serial Number... and the first two digits are 66 !! so its definitely HUGE.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By Binky

She says now that the bike has seen little use...

She says now that the bike has seen little use and the cranks and derailleurs are Shimano 105.... so possibly later ??

Binky

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By Binky

Can anyone identify this older Cannondale ?

Please see the only picture I have.

Naturally, it is from the left side of the bike.

The seller says that she has no information about the age, components, or model of the bike (obviously not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By Binky

VERY easy. The circlips that hold the...

VERY easy.

The circlips that hold the plastic seals in are very thin and flexible, so it was very easy to catch the exposed notched end edge with a thin sharp blade (Exacto knife) and remove them....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By Binky

Never mind. No problem. I found a little...

Never mind. No problem.

I found a little video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gSLoe5BWc) that showed me everything I needed to jack the crank arms off and the disassembly, bearing cleaning,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By Binky

Question about removal of SRAM Cranks from GXP BB

Yeah. Before I reef on anything I figured I should ask. I have an older VISP that came with an SRAM OMNIUM crank and SRAM GXP bottom bracket.

At this point, i'd like to flush and repack the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-11-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Binky

Ed: I am sorry for your loss. Bink

Ed:

I am sorry for your loss.

Bink
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-10-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,946
Posted By Binky

in my opinion, it looks like a very usable bike. ...

in my opinion, it looks like a very usable bike.
In Toronto, where it is possible to ride a bike all year long, a PRESTO TTC subway and streetcar pass for an adult costs $158.00 per month or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-07-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Binky

1987 Cannondale ST600 ?

Next to go: Nice older 18-speed Cannondale touring bike with Deore derailleurs, Shimano 600 brakes, BioPace chainrings. Sun Mistral M17L aluminum alloy wheel set.

Any interest in these older...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-17-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Binky

Yes... Campagnolo, Gipiemme, Nisi and all.. ...

Yes... Campagnolo, Gipiemme, Nisi and all..


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-17-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Binky

The original owner bought it in the 1970s for his...

The original owner bought it in the 1970s for his daughter when she went off to university somewhere in Western Canada... and she did not need it so it got hung on the wall of his garage.
Here in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Binky

The big one mounted at he back of the rear fender...

The big one mounted at he back of the rear fender (above the little round one) is an electric light powered by the same little dynamo that powers the headlamp.

Bink
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Binky

Thanks for the replies. Actually, it really is...

Thanks for the replies. Actually, it really is potentially my size but I never rode it and I have lots of newer bikes I like better.

I know I traded something for it many years ago, possibly an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Binky

Another Old Peugeot...

Thanks to all who replied to the 1971 Peugeot mixte I just posted.

Cleaning out the basement I have found this other relic and brought it up into the light to take a few pictures.

Would this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Binky

Pretty Unrestored Peugeot

Christmas is coming.

Pretty...

What should I ask for this pretty unrestored "As New"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-29-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By Binky

Message and address received: I will try to get...

Message and address received: I will try to get it into the mail tomorrow.

Binky
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-29-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By Binky

Somebody from Thunder Bay wants this vintage plate...

Free to a Northern Ontario subscriber to this Bike Forum:

Just send me a mailing address in Thunder Bay and I will put this into an envelope and mail it to you.

Binky...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-28-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Binky

A decal with a little picture of the 1982 Space...

A decal with a little picture of the 1982 Space Shuttle on the bike meant that it was REALLY space-age ....so very modern and up-to-date !!

​​​​​​​Binky

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-27-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Binky

Yeah....about the Aerospace Contour feature.... ...

Yeah....about the Aerospace Contour feature....

The 1984 Raleigh catalog says that the Team Cadet frame is Raleigh Controlled Carbon "Aero" 18-32 tubing... and also says that the bike was built "...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-23-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Binky

1984 Raleigh Team Cadet...

Usually when I get a call from a local scrap metal guy, I am not impressed with the find.
The nicest bikes are most often the wrong size or worn out.
This one is the right size (60cm) and in very...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By Binky

Thanks to all who replied. I heard back from a...

Thanks to all who replied. I heard back from a chap on the Brodie forum (Facebook maybe ) who says it is the 2004 Dynamo model.

The bike is in amazingly good condition, all original, and since I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Binky

Thanks !!

Thanks !!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Binky

Help Identifying an older Brodie Dynamo model...

Please see the pictures below and let me know if you have seen something like this...

The 170mm Shimano Nexave crank arms are marked "BD" and have three chainrings. (2003 ?)
The frame is 7000...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By Binky

The Nexave crank arms are marked "BD"......

The Nexave crank arms are marked "BD"... indicating a manufacture date of 2003....

An email to Brodie Cycles in Vancouver got no response.

Bink
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By Binky

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Thanks.
I hope so.....
I have too many older bikes from the 1990s and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By Binky

Thanks to all who chimed in. Definitely...

Thanks to all who chimed in.
Definitely pre-2012.....
The seller indicated that he thought the bike was from circa 1990 --- a claim I seriously doubt, but going through the examples of Brodie...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By Binky

How OLD is this Brodie Dynamo ?

How OLD is this Brodie Dynamo ?
I hope someone can tell me.
The Brodie website has very limited archives.
The frame is made of 7005 aluminum, not the 6061 stuff, and the front forks have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By Binky

Vintage Japanese Quintana Roo

Gentlemen:

Although I have been avoiding acquiring bikes because they tend to fill up the house unless I am careful, but this morning I spied this vintage 14-speed Japanese Quintana Roo bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By Binky

Thanks !! The bike is cleaning up nicely.Calliper...

Thanks !! The bike is cleaning up nicely.Calliper has the designation "M475", so there we go.

Bink
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By Binky

Thanks, guys. I will give the old bike a good...

Thanks, guys.
I will give the old bike a good cleaning today and get the information off the calliper.
I did not notice the information engraved on the caliper cable anchor arm.

Binky
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By Binky

Help identify Shimano mechanical disc brakes

Can anyone help me identify what type of Shimano mechanical disc brakes I have ?

I picked up a bike at a garage sale and want to order some new brake pads.

As you can see, the name SHIMANO is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Binky

Never mind. I found the info. The bike is a...

Never mind.
I found the info.
The bike is a 2008 model.
Thanks anyway.
Binky


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Binky

Another Damned Raleigh "Sport"

Raleigh recycles their bicycle names so much that it just confuses me beyond understanding.

Can anyone tell me the approximate age and MSRP for this 24-speed 6061 Raleigh "Sport" ??

Binky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By Binky

Thanks !! The only problem with the bike is...

Thanks !!

The only problem with the bike is that it is a bit too small for me.
I knew that when I bought it.
It hasno rust, the Exage 500LX group, Araya wheels, and Dia Compe brakes.
But at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By Binky

Old Mongoose ALTA question..

One of yesterday's yard sale finds.
How old is this little bike ?

Binky ?

...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Binky

Cheap & Cheerful Concorde NGUDA

I just picked up a delicious all-original 21-speed Concorde NGUDA with TANGE Cro-moly frame, Shimano Hyperdrive-C crank set and chain rings, Alivio derailleurs, Altus cantilever brakes, nearly new...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By Binky

Thanks to all who replied. As usual, I can...

Thanks to all who replied.
As usual, I can depend on you guys for sensible advice and solid informed opinions.

Bink
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,303
Posted By Binky

And of course, suspend the bike from the ceiling...

And of course, suspend the bike from the ceiling and support the crank arm at the BB with a vertical hollow steel tube resting solidly on the floor before you hit it with the hammer so you do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By Binky

Can anyone date this old 5-speed Peugeot?

Can anyone tell from the pictures the age of
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-01-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By Binky

Fair Price for a Soft Ride Bike...

What woulld be a Fair Price for a Soft Ride Bike...

I'm only asking because one popped up on the local Buy and Sell and I'm tempted.

Asking $1700 Canadian.(about $1270) Indoor trainer is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By Binky

Ok.... I just checked my selection of junk...

Ok....

I just checked my selection of junk and find that I have long seat posts that go from 27.2mm up to 31.6mm..... but nothing that is exactly 30.6.

I would have to ask: does your saddle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By Binky

Flip. Send them to a new home.

Flip. Send them to a new home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By Binky

Thanks !! ...

Thanks !!


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By Binky

No, no,,, Not what I meant at all. I meant...

No, no,,, Not what I meant at all.

I meant that I can forget about looking for any insert and simply forget about what is on the bike now and stick on any of the rubber brake pads that will fit....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By Binky

Thanks, Guys. I have plenty of entire shoes to...

Thanks, Guys.
I have plenty of entire shoes to replace these units and was just curious about which inserts fit these specific holders...
The rims are normal Mavic Deore A319 alloy so I can stick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By Binky

What kind of brake pad inserts ?

What kind of Shimano brake pad inserts do I need ?

Assuming that there are replaceable inserts rather than the entire pad holder assembly, what type of pads do I need to rebuild these ?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By Binky

Thanks ! Actually, it appears that ESGE...

Thanks !
Actually, it appears that ESGE possibly did make the frames.
The bikes both have a steel cross member welded to the seat stays, under the saddle where the rear brake calliper and Pletscher...
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