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Posted By casanewt

That is awesome. I had no clue Raleigh had a...

That is awesome. I had no clue Raleigh had a model like that. Reminds me of the Schwinn King Sting, but with an even cooler frame design. I guess in reality, it is a copy of a Breezer. See the link...
06-01-23, 10:45 AM
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Posted By casanewt

If it is only being sold locally, I think it will...

If it is only being sold locally, I think it will sit for a long time on the market at that price. I would offer $200 and go from there. A more realistic top price in an average market is $250-$300...
06-01-23, 10:07 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Is it the right size for you? That is obviously...

Is it the right size for you? That is obviously very important if you pay that much for one. We all know it is potentially worth that much, but there are other comparable vintage touring bikes you...
06-01-23, 09:48 AM
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Posted By casanewt

In my area, Cincinnati, I have sold two Touring...

In my area, Cincinnati, I have sold two Touring Series IVs, and always had a hard time getting more than $200. Other markets are different. The TSV, with bar end shifters, fork rack mounts, and even...
05-31-23, 01:21 PM
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Posted By casanewt

That lines up with what the catalogs state. Both...

That lines up with what the catalogs state. Both of our bikes had the same INEXTERNAL frame construction, but the Jubilee Sport used Columbus tubing and the Mirage Sport used 2040 tubing. CATALOGUES...
05-24-23, 12:13 PM
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Posted By casanewt

It does not taper. See below. ...

It does not taper. See below.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/20230523_213449_d697e497bf0ddb65d341fea460a6323997733676.jpg
05-24-23, 12:08 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Added some extra photos to the original post.

Added some extra photos to the original post.
05-24-23, 08:03 AM
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Posted By casanewt

What does your frame tubing label read? We have...

What does your frame tubing label read? We have the same INEXTERNAL frame construction, but I believe the tubing is different on our bicycles.
05-24-23, 06:16 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Yes, but so were a ton of frames in that era that...

Yes, but so were a ton of frames in that era that were built mainly in Taiwan. As an example, my 1992 GT Bravada has US made True Temper GTX Ultra III tubing, but the frame was made in Taiwan.
05-23-23, 09:24 PM
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Posted By casanewt

1983 Motobecane Jubilee Sport

Had to buy this when I ran across it. Such a cool frame construction design.
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05-15-23, 08:45 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Over the years, I have really started to wonder...

Over the years, I have really started to wonder if all the Greenville built bikes were simply assembled there. The evidence I tend to draw from is the fact that the first Tenax frames on bikes such...
04-24-23, 03:08 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Interesting that the 45MM were that much too...

Interesting that the 45MM were that much too wide. I installed the Planet Bike Cascadia 45MM ones on my Fuji TSIV, and they were fine on that frame.
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04-18-23, 01:24 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Bikesmiths has a crazy deal for a Kenda K35 two...

Bikesmiths has a crazy deal for a Kenda K35 two tire/tube/rim strip kit for $24.50 plus shipping https://www.thebikesmiths.com/collections/27-inch-tires-all/products/kenda-k35kit
04-18-23, 11:58 AM
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Posted By casanewt

The Schwalbe HS159s seem to be out of stock on...

The Schwalbe HS159s seem to be out of stock on Bike Tires Direct, but this Schwalbe HS484 is now on sale for $21.74. Looks like a heavier tire at 700 grams...
04-17-23, 03:08 PM
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Posted By casanewt

That Superbe Tech is definitely an upgrade....

That Superbe Tech is definitely an upgrade. Fantastic bike. looks like 77-80 had the cable clamps on the top tube, then went to cable bosses in 81.
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11-05-22, 10:05 AM
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Posted By casanewt

I forgot to chime in on this post and say how...

I forgot to chime in on this post and say how much I like the massive rear rack on the front. It makes the bike look like a battle rig!
11-05-22, 09:34 AM
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Posted By casanewt

This one has me scratching my head. Bottle cage...

This one has me scratching my head. Bottle cage braze-ons, but no cable ones on the top tubes. Shogun logo does not match the period where they would have run with pink as a color. Fork has two...
11-02-22, 07:08 AM
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Posted By casanewt

So those 2.3" width Rene Herse fit okay in the...

So those 2.3" width Rene Herse fit okay in the rear? https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/26-inch/26-x-2-3-humptulips-ridge-tc-tire/
11-01-22, 11:58 AM
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Posted By casanewt

OT, but nice Tuareg! I have the faster black &...

OT, but nice Tuareg! I have the faster black & red one. LOL
10-19-22, 01:13 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Are those Flagg cranksets still worth mint these...

Are those Flagg cranksets still worth mint these days? It is bonkers what the parts prices have risen to these days. I swear I have some bikes where one part is worth 5 times the value of the entire...
10-18-22, 08:05 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Found on a 1984 Ross Mt. Hood ...

Found on a 1984 Ross Mt. Hood

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10-18-22, 07:32 PM
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Posted By casanewt

I am a sucker for black & gold. Always wanted to...

I am a sucker for black & gold. Always wanted to find one of these early Mt. Hoods since they were originally named Force 1, the bike Ross rolled out in 1983 as their first mountain bike. Ross also...
10-17-22, 07:25 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Found on a 1991 Schwinn Voyageur in SW Ohio ...

Found on a 1991 Schwinn Voyageur in SW Ohio

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10-16-22, 01:13 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Found another survivor today in my size. 1991...

Found another survivor today in my size. 1991 25". Only non-original part is the stem. Original tires will need to go, but they are surprisingly not completely crumbling yet. Original seat in good...
09-22-22, 08:44 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Interesting. You don't see many cantilever to...

Interesting. You don't see many cantilever to dual-pivot side pull conversions.
07-01-22, 08:17 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Hard for me to evaluate the price. It depends on...

Hard for me to evaluate the price. It depends on your needs. They are very well made bikes and you could not buy that level of bike new for anywhere near $175, but knowing the used pricing in this...
07-01-22, 06:43 AM
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Posted By casanewt

I don't have this one anymore, but it was a great...

I don't have this one anymore, but it was a great bike. I bet it would make a fantastic e-conversion. I put a Bafang BBS02 mid-drive on a classic Panasonic ATB and it is awesome.
06-24-22, 06:49 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Heads up in this region...sad condition though ...

Heads up in this region...sad condition though https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2936644913299627/?ref=facebook_story_share
06-17-22, 03:13 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Makes sense that the spec sheet may be incorrect....

Makes sense that the spec sheet may be incorrect. This was right around the time when Shimano was pretty much demanding manufacturers use their full group if they spec'd their drivetrain.
06-17-22, 11:40 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Nice! Yours has the VALite "Si 45" channeled...

Nice! Yours has the VALite "Si 45" channeled tubing. Similar in some ways to Miyata's splined tubing and Columbus SLX, except that it is not spiraled.

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06-09-22, 06:18 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Google features manga today and includes bicycle racing

Google's feature today included the history of manga, and this section about a bicycle racing manga was interesting... https://artsandculture.google.com/story/_gXBwGvo10VK_Q
06-08-22, 07:14 PM
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Posted By casanewt

She cleaned up pretty nicely... ...

She cleaned up pretty nicely...



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06-08-22, 01:35 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Stem and seat post are making me lean towards...

Stem and seat post are making me lean towards 1986 Rover Sport. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1166680-1985-1986-univega-catalogs.html#&gid=1&pid=44
06-07-22, 08:19 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Well, I finally snagged a 1988 Black Lightning....

Well, I finally snagged a 1988 Black Lightning. All original and in good condition, but needs a cleanup.
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05-31-22, 07:19 AM
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Posted By casanewt

There is some more info on splined tubing in this...

There is some more info on splined tubing in this older thread...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/622800-what-splined-stb-miyata-triple-butted-tubing.html
05-25-22, 06:15 PM
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Posted By casanewt

There were others and I am not sure who was...

There were others and I am not sure who was first. Columbus SLX was splined and Ishiwata had a type as well, but they called it channeled. Below is from the 1988 Fuji catalog. Ishiwata made Fuji...
05-25-22, 02:00 PM
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Posted By casanewt

It is rather wild that the top level Team and the...

It is rather wild that the top level Team and the 912 at one notch below the Pro both had splined forks and the Pro did not, but only the Pro had the fastback seat stay design. I have always been on...
05-25-22, 10:56 AM
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Posted By casanewt

Found something fairly rare the other day. 1986...

Found something fairly rare the other day. 1986 Pro Miyata. First year of the Splined Triple Butted tubing for Miyata. It is also interesting that only the Pro had the fastback seat stays.
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01-09-22, 02:19 PM
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Posted By casanewt

It is an interesting frame design for sure. The...

It is an interesting frame design for sure. The geometry suggests sports-tourer, but it lacks all fender or rack mounts and is spec'd and built as a triathlon bike. See it's info in the 1986...
11-20-21, 02:35 PM
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Posted By casanewt

A couple of recent ones. ...

A couple of recent ones.

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09-30-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 158,975
Posted By casanewt

If you want a quality tire at a great price with...

If you want a quality tire at a great price with an aggressive tread pattern, The Conti Ride Tour is the way to go......
07-28-21, 09:08 PM
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Posted By casanewt

I was lucky enough to land a pair of 25" 1986 Pro...

I was lucky enough to land a pair of 25" 1986 Pro Touring bikes. Father & son set with a lot of history.


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07-23-21, 11:34 AM
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Posted By casanewt

FYI - be aware that most of these FB ones that...

FYI - be aware that most of these FB ones that you are posting disappear after a while because the ad goes away.
07-16-21, 10:29 PM
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Views: 618,653
Posted By casanewt

Those are even the Miyata radial tires. The pair...

Those are even the Miyata radial tires. The pair that were on the 1985 Miyata 610 I found a few months ago were still in decent shape.
07-14-21, 12:23 PM
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Posted By casanewt

Nashbar has a few options in stock as...

Nashbar has a few options in stock as well...https://www.nashbar.com/bike-bicycle-tires/c-rqyztaqqnzgtaaaz?fa=83_5756&o=5&lg=fa83
07-14-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 158,975
Posted By casanewt

Walmart - Bell Air Guard ...

Walmart - Bell Air Guard https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Air-Guard-Road-Bike-Tire-27-x-1-25-Black/823495769

Bikesmith - Kenda K35 ...
07-13-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,335
Posted By casanewt

Run, don't...

Run, don't walk...https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/364625428360275/
07-12-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,151
Posted By casanewt

After comparing serial numbers, ours are both...

After comparing serial numbers, ours are both 1983 Super Sport SPs, Silver Blue w/ Blue paint, 25.5 inch size, assembled on the same day, and only seven digits apart on the serial numbers on the...
07-12-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,962
Posted By casanewt

Wow. Mine is 3F03292! After comparing serial...

Wow. Mine is 3F03292!

After comparing serial numbers, ours are both 1983 Super Sport SPs, Silver Blue w/ Blue paint, 25.5 inch size, assembled on the same day, and only seven digits apart on the...
07-12-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,151
Posted By casanewt

Since the build date stamped on the head badge is...

Since the build date stamped on the head badge is Schwinn's assembly date of the bike, not when Panasonic built the frame in Japan for them, this may mean that our serial numbers will not be close,...
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