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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Posted By coolkat

My old Kuwahara Shasta had the mid fork mounts.

My old Kuwahara Shasta had the mid fork mounts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,621
Posted By coolkat

I've built up two wheelsets recently using...

I've built up two wheelsets recently using Velocity A23 rims and have been happy. Main bonus with these rims is the tubeless compatibility. I love having a tubeless setup on my 84 Univega touring...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By coolkat

There was also Hugh Enochs (of La Honda, CA) who,...

There was also Hugh Enochs (of La Honda, CA) who, according to this article (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1203170-frames-framebuilding-1970-1979-21-more-american-framebuilders.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,739
Posted By coolkat

FWIW i have two vintage mtb's, one with a long...

FWIW i have two vintage mtb's, one with a long cage M735 XT rear derailleur, the other with short. The short cage has noticeably less chain slap. Of course, all factors are not equal (spring may be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,739
Posted By coolkat

Someone posted a NOS Rocky Mountain Blizzard a...

Someone posted a NOS Rocky Mountain Blizzard a few years ago that had this warning on the short cage XT derailleur. These had a triple up front, of course...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,319
Posted By coolkat

Really interesting post, love the pictures of the...

Really interesting post, love the pictures of the HT replacement process.

What I find interesting is that this is at least the third time we've seen documented issues with "handmade era" Trek...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-21, 12:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,570
Posted By coolkat

I had one and thought it was an excellent riding...

I had one and thought it was an excellent riding frame, but the limited tire clearance was a real downer (25's max iirc). Too much money imo, they're not that special, especially with the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,848
Posted By coolkat

I'll let those more knowledgeable answer your...

I'll let those more knowledgeable answer your second question, but as for your first I can say they absolutely are!! My Surly Cross Check on Compass tires rides much better than the 531, Prestige,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,857
Posted By coolkat

Spotted this spectacular Jeffrey Bock mixte at...

Spotted this spectacular Jeffrey Bock mixte at the beach today.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210601_131910_69ac41a282cd2a54065e1bd2c9e4db3bc88b6967.jpg
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,383
Posted By coolkat

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2908284/ ...

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2908284/

Here's a frameset for CAD1000 with a sale pending.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,962
Posted By coolkat

Well I'm gen Z so i can confirm that only thing...

Well I'm gen Z so i can confirm that only thing offensive about that Serotta is the triple. Most of the stuff in this thread is awesome:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,684
Posted By coolkat

They're designed for old Blackburn lowriders. The...

They're designed for old Blackburn lowriders. The lowriders had a u bolt setup that spaced the rack away from the blade, so if you're using them with a normal lowrider braze on they'll be at an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-05-20, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,528
Posted By coolkat

Yeah, that's a fantastic price for that bike. The...

Yeah, that's a fantastic price for that bike. The 93 with the lugged frame and fork is a huge upgrade over the 92. Plenty of money left over for a better seat and tires too
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,985
Posted By coolkat

Looks almost identical to my 1977 Sekai 500, but...

Looks almost identical to my 1977 Sekai 500, but an older headbadge
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By coolkat

This is a lower end Ritchey and likely made in...

This is a lower end Ritchey and likely made in Japan (Aspen, Ascent, etc), but still a very nice frame, with a great name on the downtube and some sweet fastback stays. Mismatched wheels, ugly modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,107
Posted By coolkat

^^^Hey I rode Raleigh Sports and other Sturmey 3...

^^^Hey I rode Raleigh Sports and other Sturmey 3 speeds all over Seattle. It can be done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By coolkat

28mm tires were very tight under the fork on my...

28mm tires were very tight under the fork on my 89 Prelude. I ground down the steerer where it poked through the crown a bit and ran around 50-60 psi to avoid rubbing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,269
Posted By coolkat

Specialized Turbo Cotton are very nice as well

Specialized Turbo Cotton are very nice as well
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By coolkat

One of the few C&V drop bar bikes that has become...

One of the few C&V drop bar bikes that has become more desirable (imo) in the past couple years. I'd say 400-500. They're pretty hyped and very nice but they're not thaaat special.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,955
Posted By coolkat

I'd say around 300.

I'd say around 300.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,803
Posted By coolkat

I had one and was not a fan. Felt stiff and slow....

I had one and was not a fan. Felt stiff and slow. Built it up slowly and super nice as a keeper and sold it about a month later. Looked nice though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,521
Posted By coolkat

Only one set of water bottle mounts?? What a cool...

Only one set of water bottle mounts?? What a cool frame though, can you actually see the crack in the joint? Could just be paint from someone over tightening on a too-small seatpost.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,298
Posted By coolkat

Dirty, worn components, old tires, ugly bar tape...

Dirty, worn components, old tires, ugly bar tape and brake levers, agree 300.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,182
Posted By coolkat

I bought one of these for $80 off craigslist...

I bought one of these for $80 off craigslist where it had sat for a few days in 2010 when bikes like this actually had some value. A year later, I bought another for $40. They look nice, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,639
Posted By coolkat

I bought this thing in August 2017. It's a 2018...

I bought this thing in August 2017. It's a 2018 Specialized Fuse Comp. Only bike I've ever bought new. Employee deal through a Spec sales promo, basically free (I ended up paying $4 haha)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,823
Posted By coolkat

$50-75 bike around here.

$50-75 bike around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
Posted By coolkat

What about previous generation 105 5800? Very...

What about previous generation 105 5800? Very bright polished silver.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 04:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,556
Posted By coolkat

I got rid of my CAADX (well, crashed it) and...

I got rid of my CAADX (well, crashed it) and replaced it with a Surly Cross Check. Surprisingly nice smooth ride, insane tire clearance, used ones are dirt cheap, and the geo is way better than a 90s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,222
Posted By coolkat

Centurion/Pontiac LeMans Do numbers count?:p

Centurion/Pontiac LeMans

Do numbers count?:p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By coolkat

I'm running the wh-6800 wheelset with compass...

I'm running the wh-6800 wheelset with compass barlow pass set up tubeless on them. Fantastic for tubeless (no need to tape), and they're super easy to adjust bearings (still loose balls), but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 12:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,168,461
Posted By coolkat

I don't know, the seller might get...

I don't know, the seller might get it...Bridgestone pricing is a little nuts. I sold a '92 XO-3 (tig welded, 700c, taiwan bike with low end Exage) a few weeks ago for $300. It was up for a day and i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,613
Posted By coolkat

Get a set of the Compass Rat Trap Pass. They're...

Get a set of the Compass Rat Trap Pass. They're (too) expensive but unfortunately they're amazing and probably worth it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-19, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,426
Posted By coolkat

I have an Ostrich bag with a velo orange front...

I have an Ostrich bag with a velo orange front rack w/ integrated decaleur. It's pretty nice, but the decaleur hits slightly above the metal(?) insert on the back of the bag. I bolted it above and so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,178
Posted By coolkat

Amazing what a difference the correct cockpit...

Amazing what a difference the correct cockpit makes. Makes the bike look 100% better! Beautiful restoration.

As far as tires, hard to go wrong with the Vittoria Corsa G+
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By coolkat

Love these--they seem like super nice frames and...

Love these--they seem like super nice frames and the chrome lugs are gorgeous. I'm from Seattle too so that connection is cool. Would love to find one--actually saw one at a thrift store last time i...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,799
Posted By coolkat

All the frame features match an 84 Le Tour Luxe.

All the frame features match an 84 Le Tour Luxe.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,962
Posted By coolkat

you couldn't pay me to ride a carbon bike that old

you couldn't pay me to ride a carbon bike that old
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By coolkat

Are they red or burgundy? That Schwinn burgundy...

Are they red or burgundy? That Schwinn burgundy is one of my favorite bike colors ever!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,759
Posted By coolkat

Interesting mix. Looks very nice overall,...

Interesting mix. Looks very nice overall, including components, but what's with the single bottle mount?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,347
Posted By coolkat

The Ultra was the model that was half tig, half...

The Ultra was the model that was half tig, half fillet brazed. Also available with a u brake so it's not out of the question this is some kind of Ultra. The red frame/black fork is definitely an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,456
Posted By coolkat

Suntour Cylone M-II Triple Pulley Cage Swap--Yes, it is possible!

This is sort of picking up where The Golden Boy left off with the attempt to swap a triple pulley cage onto a Cyclone M-II derailleur. I can report that it is possible, and the answer is very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,017
Posted By coolkat

Y'know, I went through the same thing when I...

Y'know, I went through the same thing when I bought my Surly. I hate their "punk" image and stupid "look at us we don't care" marketing. I hate(d) how expensive they were for a heavy welded frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,726
Posted By coolkat

Even my 84 610 didnt have bosses

Even my 84 610 didnt have bosses
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-19, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,311
Posted By coolkat

No one really wants road bikes in Seattle. No one...

No one really wants road bikes in Seattle. No one rides em anymore. Vintage mountain bikes and touring bikes are way more desirable.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,927
Posted By coolkat

$175-200? Components are essentially worthless,...

$175-200? Components are essentially worthless, and not a high-dollar Italian name. Wheels and frame/fork are the good bits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 783,650
Posted By coolkat

TRADE I have a few pairs of too-big vintage...

TRADE
I have a few pairs of too-big vintage touring shoes I'd love to trade for some smaller ones.
Two pairs of Bata Bikers, size 9 (only one pictured). The other pair is in better shape, both the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,046
Posted By coolkat

I agree on the narrow bars, but you could post a...

I agree on the narrow bars, but you could post a pic. If something's bent it'll be easy to see
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,820
Posted By coolkat

That is absolutely gorgeous. The colour is...

That is absolutely gorgeous. The colour is fantastic, as are the hubs and crankset. Can't wait to see it without that rack. The pump is super cool too, love the pastel blue against the pink.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 18,790
Posted By coolkat

Hey, I'm 21, and have the exact same bike (but...

Hey, I'm 21, and have the exact same bike (but with Univega decals). I bought the bike when I was a high school sophmore, and went through the exact same thing. It was (is?) the nicest bike I had and...
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