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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-18-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,392
Posted By CaptCranky

Thanks, all. I appreciate the estimates and tips...

Thanks, all. I appreciate the estimates and tips on manufacture date. I'll pass along the info to our shop manager and see what they want to do.

Al
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,392
Posted By CaptCranky

Centurion Semi-Pro frame/fork value?

A Centurion that I believe is a Semi-Pro has arrived at the community shop where I volunteer. It's just frame, fork, and a Falcon headset that feels really rough. The frame measures about 54 cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,157,169
Posted By CaptCranky

'89 Bridgestone RB-1 51 cm

This is up on CL in Albany, NY.
https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/d/wynantskill-bridgestone-rb-1-51cm/7154143757.html
The current freewheel, chain, and rings are replacements, but it comes with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,391
Posted By CaptCranky

Say where you are, as Gugie says. Visit your coop...

Say where you are, as Gugie says. Visit your coop because no two are alike. Understand that they never know what will walk in the door, or when, so they might not have what you need this week, but it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-18-18, 08:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,836
Posted By CaptCranky

Harken Hoister

We have a Harken Hoister (hoister.com) for our tandem, currently for sale with the bike. I listed the model number in a post to the "anybody looking for one of these" thread. It has been great,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 188,498
Posted By CaptCranky

Bushnell touring tandem

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x900/5_front_b5dee1ca22a54fda277d7c4f0b64d8677211af10.jpg
My wife and I have decided to sell our Bushnell touring tandem. After owning it for...
Forum: Want To Buy
08-14-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By CaptCranky

You might ask on the ibob Google group. There are...

You might ask on the ibob Google group. There are definitely some XO owners there. Good luck with it.
Al
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By CaptCranky

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/864x648/riggio_calif_small_fcee27e3f963900eed9c8131af47a35d0f41f147.jpg

Crankset and model name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By CaptCranky

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/576x768/riggio_cluster_small_3e1ce28e15b2eab4bd1b6d747ab28f4004c2be39.jpg

Seat-stay caps unlike other Riggio bikes posted here. Serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By CaptCranky

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x540/riggio_downtube_small_7b25d35582bb32b454d1797cdd48c2b269f7dea6.jpg

Everything's so faded that the logo is barely a shadow. Same style...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By CaptCranky

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/864x587/riggio_side_small_0d9c4418065ea0bb1afcac67a287a32d19c8525c.jpg

Here's a blurry side view, note the chrome head lugs and antique-ish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 771
Posted By CaptCranky

USAZorro: What's the significance of the "Ride...

USAZorro: What's the significance of the "Ride awheel on Sheffield Steel" marking? I recently came across a Dunelt with that inscription... on the downtube, I think. The bike is available, if someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By CaptCranky

Riggio California - now with pictures

I've tried to post a longer piece with multiple photos, but failed repeatedly. (Error message says I can't post URLs, but I'm not trying to include a URL in the message, just photos.)

Here are the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,340
Posted By CaptCranky

+1 for experimenting with lower pressure when...

+1 for experimenting with lower pressure when installing wider tires.

When I switched from 23s that measured 21 up to 25s that measure 25, I found a lower pressure really improved comfort without...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,816
Posted By CaptCranky

Hmm... I flopped our tandem a couple of weeks...

Hmm... I flopped our tandem a couple of weeks ago, but as a relative newbie here, I'll put off applying for Club Tombay. Classic combination of brain fade and stubborn SPD, though.

I slowed...
Forum: Northeast
09-01-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,429
Posted By CaptCranky

We stayed in the campground at Letchworth - in...

We stayed in the campground at Letchworth - in tents so we could fully experience the torrential downpours.

You probably could have pressed on a little farther and found a route out, Twisteroo. ...
Forum: Northeast
08-21-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,429
Posted By CaptCranky

Quick update: After postponing our trip...

Quick update:
After postponing our trip repeatedly due to rain, my friend and I went to Letchworth Aug. 7-10. On Saturday the 8th, we did about 8 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail, starting from the...
Forum: Northeast
06-14-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,429
Posted By CaptCranky

trail riding in Letchworth State Park (NY)?

A friend and I are looking for a place to meet and do some moderate trail riding. He's in Ohio, and I'm eastern NY, so Letchworth looks like a good destination. Several web sites mention trails...
Forum: Northeast
06-14-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By CaptCranky

I just gave away my '79 Raleigh Gran Sport! ...

I just gave away my '79 Raleigh Gran Sport!

Saw another Raleigh at a friend's garage sale last weekend. It'd be a haul from LI (in Schenectady), but if you like I could contact the friend to see...
Forum: Introductions
11-29-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By CaptCranky

'66 was LATE!!!

Hahaha! My Dad was terribly frustrated that I started riding so late!

When I was 5 I was facinated with my brother's bike, so my Dad bought a derelict at auction and rehabbed it for me, as he'd...
Forum: Northeast
11-28-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By CaptCranky

You're in Albany, so have you already checked...

You're in Albany, so have you already checked with the Downtube (Madison Ave. by Washington Park) and CK Cycles (Central Ave. near Colonie Center mall)? I don't know whether either offers fit...
Forum: Introductions
11-28-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By CaptCranky

Please allow me to intro...

Hello everyone,

Please indulge me on the subject line. I'm not a Stones fan, though about the right age for one.

I've been riding two-wheelers since about '66, if my older sister's 20-incher...
Forum: Introductions
11-28-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By CaptCranky

Making a stew of gurry, late, and 10 Wheels'...

Making a stew of gurry, late, and 10 Wheels' ideas, I'd recommend looking for something cheap, fun and serviceable to get yourself back into the spin of things, and shopping higher up the price...
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