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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-18-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By $pecial

Coma thread I do not know their fate, never...

Coma thread

I do not know their fate, never went back. I basically talked myself out of it at that price and he does not negotiate. They probably went on eBay, as he said they were going to or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-09-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By $pecial

it is from a LBS and he hasn't written off...

it is from a LBS and he hasn't written off anything. He bought several (unknown number) Sport SS, Campione d'Italias and Giros from a shop in Seattle that went out of business. He'd be making a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-09-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By $pecial

Yes, in the US After looking at brochures...

Yes, in the US

After looking at brochures for Suntour, I think it had the Cyclone 7000 stuff which would make it 87 at least.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-08-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By $pecial

80's Campione d'Italia NIB NOS Celeste

$699 for a new in box (sealed) Campione d'Italia in Celeste in my size.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get it, but I wanted to learn a little more about it. Trying to pin down the year. I'm guessing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-08-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By $pecial

So I stopped back in the shop today to look at...

So I stopped back in the shop today to look at frames and talked to the owner's son about the Centenario, and asked the price. He said "$30,000 so basically not for sale. The only other one in this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,439
Posted By $pecial

Didn't notice if anybody posted this but...

Didn't notice if anybody posted this but Speedgoat (http://www.speedgoat.com)has a 15% coupon right now SGTY15

update: doesn't apply to sale and clearance items
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,439
Posted By $pecial

15% off at Ben's Cycle www.benscycle.com...

15% off at Ben's Cycle www.benscycle.com (http://www.bikeforums.net/www.benscycle.com) with code bensxmas11
not valid in store, boo hoo


although it does work for "store pickup"
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-08-11, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,089
Posted By $pecial

I vote for more pictures too. that bike is...

I vote for more pictures too. that bike is awesome and I would ride it, and I prefer skinny tires
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,460
Posted By $pecial

Hmmmm, OCD enough to align the tire lettering for...

Hmmmm, OCD enough to align the tire lettering for the photo, but your valve stems don't match up....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-11, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,236
Posted By $pecial

How do you like it? If I had seen this thread...

How do you like it?
If I had seen this thread at the time my vote was for Sputnik also. I bought a 2009 Sputnik just in September and I love it! It is so lightweight, I couldn't believe how easy it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,460
Posted By $pecial

https://p.twimg.com/Aewkc8RCIAABcjR.jpg:large

https://p.twimg.com/Aewkc8RCIAABcjR.jpg:large
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-11, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By $pecial

adjusting eccentric bottom bracket on adams tandem trail-a-bike?

Just purchased a few days ago and the front chain has a ton of slack. I would like to get it tightened up before we take it for a ride. I understand the concept of the EBB but I've never worked with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-11, 02:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,059
Posted By $pecial

I don't think it matters either, however if you...

I don't think it matters either, however if you have quick release wheels it is aesthetically more pleasing to see both levers on the same side.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-07-11, 02:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,419
Posted By $pecial

those are pretty sweet 20" bikes. I prefer the...

those are pretty sweet 20" bikes. I prefer the Louis Garneau too, but the Fuji is very nice.
http://www.louisgarneausports.com/bike/bikes600/bikes-ren20_or.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,388
Posted By $pecial

Just picked this up last week and hit the trail. ...

Just picked this up last week and hit the trail. Can't believe i waited so long to get into mountain biking, I was always into road biking

http://p.twimg.com/AdbT1k1CIAAopUZ.jpg:large
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By $pecial

Help choosing EBB for SS conversion

I'm helping a friend ditch his tensioner (old derailer). I'm new to bottom bracket work, never replaced or maintained one so bear with me.

He wants to have nice clean driveline and I've read a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-27-11, 01:57 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,139
Posted By $pecial

AWESOME photo. Looks like they're flyin!

AWESOME photo. Looks like they're flyin!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,919
Posted By $pecial

I also have this stand and I'm very happy with...

I also have this stand and I'm very happy with it. Although the Nashbar looks very nice http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_164238_-1 too.

The day i received by spin doctor I trued...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-18-11, 01:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,981
Posted By $pecial

Same here, my two piece is jammed pretty well...

Same here, my two piece is jammed pretty well into a 1 piece




I called around when I was looking for one. The closer shop had a flag for $15 and another that was only a little farther away...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-18-11, 01:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,266
Posted By $pecial

try to find a Specialized Hemi Junior Cruiser ...

try to find a Specialized Hemi Junior Cruiser

http://i54.tinypic.com/mbs3fo.jpg

the difficult part is they only made them 2004 and 2005. I just found this one brand new at a local shop and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-10-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By $pecial

I think he's ready to sell them, just not cheap. ...

I think he's ready to sell them, just not cheap. He does sell some bikes on ebay apparently (some of them have tags on them that say EBAY) There's a white sport sx with a price tag of $419 not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,388
Posted By $pecial

http://i52.tinypic.com/2dgiyh2.jpg New...

http://i52.tinypic.com/2dgiyh2.jpg

New addition to the steel club
2009 Jamis Sputnik
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,237
Posted By $pecial

little shopping spree last week ...

little shopping spree last week

http://i56.tinypic.com/30w4fex.jpg
2011 raleigh revenio 3.0 barely used

http://i51.tinypic.com/2jff2ur.jpg
2009 Jamis Sputnik
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By $pecial

I think so, but I'm no expert. I'm 5'9" 32"...

I think so, but I'm no expert. I'm 5'9" 32" inseam and I feel like 58cm is just a little too big.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,199
Posted By $pecial

You've got some cleaning to do if you want the...

You've got some cleaning to do if you want the big bucks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By $pecial

Old Bianchi

NOS 1985 Bianchi Centenario

I remember seeing this same bike back in 1990 when I bought my Celeste Bianchi Sport SX, and they still have it in the showroom.

Any idea what a "brand new" 85...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-10, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By $pecial

"LED by Light" light straps 360° lighting

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/led-by-lites-bike-strap-lighting-uses-42-leds-video.php

http://www.ledbylite.com/
...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-29-10, 02:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,138
Posted By $pecial

alright, so my search for a video of "unicylcle...

alright, so my search for a video of "unicylcle on rollers" landed me here. anybody yet?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,576
Posted By $pecial

the seat post is a "seat shifter" from...

the seat post is a "seat shifter"
from http://www.adventurecorps.com/when/raam/ultrabike.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,576
Posted By $pecial

De-Tri'd because it is basically a triathlon...

De-Tri'd because it is basically a triathlon setup, correct?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-14-10, 02:32 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,364
Posted By $pecial

Saw this amazing thread back in September and...

Saw this amazing thread back in September and inspired me to bike a little harder! Thanks to all for the inspiration and great work everybody.

Basics: Biked a lot in HS without realizing how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-14-10, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By $pecial

looks lovely, how long of a trip?

looks lovely, how long of a trip?
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,482
Posted By $pecial

I know this is an old thread, but any verdict on...

I know this is an old thread, but any verdict on the "CLIX" yet?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,476
Posted By $pecial

Bontrager gel tape, LBS had all the "unpopular"...

Bontrager gel tape, LBS had all the "unpopular" colors on sale and I like it
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,284
Posted By $pecial

thanks I'm watching Just two weeks ago, gear...

thanks I'm watching
Just two weeks ago, gear and training had the garmin edge 500 for $150 for a very short time (price went up after just a few hours) and I of course heard about it afterwards.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,388
Posted By $pecial

I like this one.

I like this one.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-07-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By $pecial

I did contact him and offered $10 and pickup. No...

I did contact him and offered $10 and pickup. No response yet. I also have a feeling if he relists it he probably would set a minimum knowing he could have lost it for $0.99 Still watching though.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-06-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By $pecial

I'm a fool! Missed eBay auction.

Just needed to vent. I've been casually looking for a second tag a long. After reading the forums the other night for a couple hours decided to do like others and browse the local listings for bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,388
Posted By $pecial

http://i53.tinypic.com/2v9c09e.jpg 1991...

http://i53.tinypic.com/2v9c09e.jpg

1991 Specialized Sirrus Triple (bought this bike new! One owner)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,515
Posted By $pecial

Cool finds DannoXYZ

Cool finds DannoXYZ
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,406
Posted By $pecial

I got a ticket for not having a light on my bike....

I got a ticket for not having a light on my bike. After i was hit by a car. If I remember correctly the officer issued it to me while i was waiting to have my head CT and most of my body xrayed (this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,501
Posted By $pecial

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,284
Posted By $pecial

Just checked out some of your rides. I'm...

Just checked out some of your rides. I'm impressed with your average speeds and that your max speed is often 38-42mph. I would really like to get a Garmin now
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,342
Posted By $pecial

You need to check out the Milwaukee Bike...

You need to check out the Milwaukee Bike Collective http://bikecollective.org/. I learned tons from the volunteers there, they are very friendly and helpful. It has to be the best option to learn how...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,129
Posted By $pecial

especially now that it's $150 off ^^

especially now that it's $150 off ^^
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,129
Posted By $pecial

I would definitely take it for a spin. It would...

I would definitely take it for a spin. It would be a bummer to miss out and find out 56cm WAS your Fuji size.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-03-10, 12:32 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,139
Posted By $pecial

This is our train, the kids call it the...

This is our train, the kids call it the Blue-choo-train

all items purchased on craigslist for a total of $120 ($75,$35,$10 respectively) as I wanted a separate "hybrid" bike ('88 Trek 820 with...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-02-10, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,875
Posted By $pecial

at first glance i didn't even see the kid...

at first glance i didn't even see the kid immediately behind the pilot of that thing. simply amazing
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,984
Posted By $pecial

no they are not, it's the angle of the photo....

no they are not, it's the angle of the photo. They are however extremely close (about 2.5mm clearance) and even the original brakes were very close maybe 4mm clearance. I was actually a little...
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