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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 283,281
Posted By Mr_Wrench

If I didn't know anything about bikes and wanted...

If I didn't know anything about bikes and wanted something used, I'd probably buy a bicycle from a shop too.

My problem is my bicycles are boring. Practically nobody cares about classic steel road...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 283,281
Posted By Mr_Wrench

The used bicycle market is terrible these days....

The used bicycle market is terrible these days. Last year I had a Raleigh 3-speed cruiser with a sturmey-archer hub on craig's list for more than a year. couldn't sell it for $80 (Maybe it was better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-14, 03:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,131
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I'll loosen my headset back to "non-locking" and...

I'll loosen my headset back to "non-locking" and see how the hands-free pedaling is. Now I'm curious which way is better. I welcome you to try it my way, although you'll need a plumbing wrench and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-14, 03:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,131
Posted By Mr_Wrench

My friends call me The Inventor, but I thought...

My friends call me The Inventor, but I thought was too high praise. Hence, Mr. Wrench
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,693
Posted By Mr_Wrench

It's pretty easy to get a loan for a car with a...

It's pretty easy to get a loan for a car with a cosigner. A lot harder to get a loan for a Bianchi bicycle. You got me thinking, how many Americans own their own vehicles free and clear? I can't seem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,131
Posted By Mr_Wrench

In all fairness, years ago my local bike shop...

In all fairness, years ago my local bike shop gave it to me that way. Good to know the "right way" but I'll keep doing it the "wrong way" on my bikes. Sure is an easy way to pedal without hands.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,659
Posted By Mr_Wrench

A maillard/normandy remover for french hubs?...

A maillard/normandy remover for french hubs? Yeah, I have one of those. Also if anyone is looking to buy one of these, Var has one of these listed on Amazon that is considerably taller.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-14, 10:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,659
Posted By Mr_Wrench

30 freewheel removal tools? Pictures. I think I...

30 freewheel removal tools? Pictures. I think I have about nine, bet mine's bigger than yours.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,131
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I think I remember reading somewhere that the...

I think I remember reading somewhere that the steerer should be smooth. I'll probably keep it the way it is, it's packed full of grease. Maybe it will cause early excessive wear, but I don't know any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-14, 04:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Go stainless steel cables for the longest life....

Go stainless steel cables for the longest life. I'm inclined to agree with Dabac about the housing. Shimano has served me well.

Although that Nokon housing seems to be in a league of it's own....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-14, 03:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,131
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I'm confused. I usually tighten my headset...

I'm confused. I usually tighten my headset adjuster ring tight enough to where the steerer locks forward. This is damaged? or is this only bad when it becomes this way naturally?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-14, 03:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,781
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I'm intrigued. Let me guess, derailleur spring...

I'm intrigued. Let me guess, derailleur spring snapped?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-14, 03:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,781
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I bet the original poster got a lot more response...

I bet the original poster got a lot more response than he/she imagined.

I carry: spare tube, tire levers and depending on my tubes presta/schrader valve adapter. Carrying a chain link is smart and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-14, 02:54 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,655,527
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I bid $50. Cross your fingers!

I bid $50. Cross your fingers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-14, 02:48 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,655,527
Posted By Mr_Wrench

It's not craig's list...nor eBay...It's recycler....

It's not craig's list...nor eBay...It's recycler. This probably isn't a deal but I don't really know about Tandem prices. Note: missing front brake..."great condition" ...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-14, 02:15 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

1982 Trek 412: I think I'm in love.

1982 Trek 412:

I think I'm in love.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-11-14, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,063
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Nice. I bet it go's downhill faster though. ...

Nice. I bet it go's downhill faster though.

I like how simple it is to electrify a bike. Seems like all I'd need is a motor, controller and a battery? Shoot, why even pedal anymore.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-14, 02:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Vintage Bianchi Celeste Road Bike (late 80's) -...

Vintage Bianchi Celeste Road Bike (late 80's) - $500 (Lee's Summit)

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/4315428065.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-14, 02:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Rare Antique Colson Skiptooth Tricycle (Belton...

Rare Antique Colson Skiptooth Tricycle (Belton Mo)http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bid/4293193172.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-14, 02:15 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Vista Mixte Road Bike - $140 (Raytown) ...

Vista Mixte Road Bike - $140 (Raytown)

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/4287595587.html

(not sure how to post the entire ad )


This bike seems like a good deal. Has the same exact seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-14, 01:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Man, they sure do have good taste of bicycles in...

Man, they sure do have good taste of bicycles in San Fran. First the Super Mondia last week and now this.

I wonder how much this retailed for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-14, 12:39 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

That mixte is a beauty.(I bet it eventually sells...

That mixte is a beauty.(I bet it eventually sells for 130) It's been awhile since I've come across any mixte's in the Kansas City area. Post 'em if you got 'em!
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,063
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Vroom. Vroom. Is it possible to get the speed up...

Vroom. Vroom. Is it possible to get the speed up to 32-36 MPH? =D

It would probably improve the balance if you could mount the battery(or whatever on the rear rack) to the top tube. I wonder if...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,063
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Nice, what's the top speed on that bad boy?

Nice, what's the top speed on that bad boy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-14, 02:37 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,655,527
Posted By Mr_Wrench

That's a Panasonic sport 1000. I used to have one...

That's a Panasonic sport 1000. I used to have one of those and turned it into a single speed bike by adding spacers to the uniglide hub(relatively easy conversion). Best bicycle fit I ever had, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,172
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Bicycle mechanic. If you could do it...

Bicycle mechanic. If you could do it self-employed, you could work whenever you wanted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,749
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Man, that is some pretty chrome. I especially...

Man, that is some pretty chrome. I especially like the weld point where the seat stays meat the seat tube and they engrave "Raleigh". Not to mention the unpainted head tube paired with the chrome...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-12-13, 01:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,634
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I second this. When your body burns calories,...

I second this. When your body burns calories, even empty one's like soda you utilize that energy. It's only when you drink that potato/soda/pasta and sit at your desk all day or otherwise be...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 01:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,863
Posted By Mr_Wrench

What I love best about bicycles is how they take...

What I love best about bicycles is how they take the little energy we put out(compared to say automobiles producing 130 MJ/Gal!) and use it so efficiently. How many machines are even close to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 01:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,528
Posted By Mr_Wrench

You guys must all have fairly nice bikes. ...

You guys must all have fairly nice bikes.

The things I'd replace in what I perceive to be order of importance on my double-butted steel touring bike: New Frame(lol), carbon fiber wheels, shimano...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-06-13, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By Mr_Wrench

What would be a good recovery ride, half the...

What would be a good recovery ride, half the distance or just slower pace?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Thanks I'll have to seek out a hill here in...

Thanks I'll have to seek out a hill here in Missouri(With a sign) and conquer it and post my victory picture. Might be a long way coming though, just today I tried a hill with what I calculated to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-13, 12:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,936
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I must concur with this. I've seen people walking...

I must concur with this. I've seen people walking side by side down the path with baby strollers, taking up the whole path. People walking side by side, where I had to go into the grass. I thought...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-05-13, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I hear AndroGel is a good gel to give you a...

I hear AndroGel is a good gel to give you a boost. If your lady friends start to grow beards, try not to hug them too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 09:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,985
Posted By Mr_Wrench

As a cyclist who started riding on steel bike's...

As a cyclist who started riding on steel bike's from the bike boom era. Panasonic Sport 1000, (Hi-tensile steel tubing, CroMo 4320, etc). I can say they ride very smoothly compared to an aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Gradient % Signs

I was just doing some research on climbing hills and this poster was from the UK. Apparently they have signs there that tell the rider the gradient of the hill. Do other people have these in their...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-05-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,314
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Yup, that's the guy. I remember reading about how...

Yup, that's the guy. I remember reading about how chicken nuggets were made on the internet, but he really brought it to attention when he televised it on his show.

Here's the one about the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-05-13, 02:32 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,314
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Almatura, now that's the kind of place I want to...

Almatura, now that's the kind of place I want to live. I'd venture to guess they don't have a wal-mart there either :)

I remember awhile back I saw a news program, where they took groups of kids...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,668
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I think I'll probably keep it. 1. It's an...

I think I'll probably keep it. 1. It's an antique, and I don't think anybody would appreciate it as much as I do.

I sold this Panasonic once, a regular old panasonic-1000 with one of those shimano...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-12, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,668
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I didn't know people viewed Western Auto in a bad...

I didn't know people viewed Western Auto in a bad light. That's interesting.

I might ship it off to somewhere. How's the market in Chicago? Between Chicago and Denver, who do you think has the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-12, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,668
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Pretty happy cause this is my first...

Pretty happy cause this is my first sturmey-archer. This is an old picture(pre-rehab), I'll post a post-rehab one here soon. License plate from Maquoketa, Iowa says 1980 number 340.

How much is it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-12, 12:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,668
Posted By Mr_Wrench

1981? Woman's blue/white cruiser

Bike is exquisite, haven't found the right person yet.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/7382889830_09e98cb5bc_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/7382889818_1d95136f26_c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 75,232
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Kansas city, Missouri-- yes, we get a little...

Kansas city, Missouri-- yes, we get a little surly.

Centrally located for optimal shipping needs.(tips appreciated)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-08-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Mr_Wrench

The cables weren't rusty so I didn't replace...

The cables weren't rusty so I didn't replace those, but I used turtle wax rubbing compound and it made it look GREAT. For the benefit of a used market record, with the ugly saddle and old bar tape, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-07-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Mr_Wrench

It does have arrows on the DT shifters, cranks...

It does have arrows on the DT shifters, cranks and rear derailleur. I recently overhauled all the hubs. What is it worth? and where could I find the original retail price?

Thanks so much
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Bianchi Piaggio 57CM

Looks like late 80's, double-butted fork, shimano components all around with some nice engravings on the DT shifters and the the cranks. Not sure what material the bike is made out of.

Pictures!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

1951 Schwinn Hornet -- Fully restored with new...

1951 Schwinn Hornet -- Fully restored with new paint job. -- Kansas city, Missouri.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/2532154825.html

(This is a jaw dropper. Also waiting on high-res pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,175,290
Posted By Mr_Wrench

I sold that exact bike but mine had the original...

I sold that exact bike but mine had the original fuji seat and in a little better condition for $250 last month. I guess I went to low? Paid $15 for it lol.

Somebody needs to create a database of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-11, 04:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Roof rack for 1996 Honda Accord

So, I want to install a roof rack so I can haul around more bicycles. Right now I can usually dissemble them and cram 3 into my trunk with my fold down back seat and fit two more on my bike trunk...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,773
Posted By Mr_Wrench

Starting a business: From bicycle garage to bicycle shop?

So I've been flipping bicycles for 2005, I learned a lot of things about bicycles in my years of experience. I've overhauled hubs, bottom brackets, headsets, removed devilishly stuck bottom brackets...
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