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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,953
Posted By Crazier Dave

I bought one up from the bottom of the line Giro...

I bought one up from the bottom of the line Giro tested here to get the MIPS feature. I did some research before I bought and as far as I could tell, the more expensive helmets are not any safer. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 20,785
Posted By Crazier Dave

Doesn't look like you have much lean on a turn...

Doesn't look like you have much lean on a turn with the inside pedal down!

Dave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,862
Posted By Crazier Dave

When I was a kid there were Schwinns and Raleighs...

When I was a kid there were Schwinns and Raleighs that came from dedicated bike stores and their were department store bikes. There was a store call Blalock Cycle in Wheaton Md that sold both bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,949
Posted By Crazier Dave

I agree.

I agree.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,862
Posted By Crazier Dave

Thanks for the explanation. I have a Varsity that...

Thanks for the explanation. I have a Varsity that is in very good condition. How would I identify which derailleur I have?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,949
Posted By Crazier Dave

Wow, I learned a lot from this. I do plan to...

Wow, I learned a lot from this. I do plan to sell my stingray eventually, but want to have some fun with it first. Not so rare that it it would fetch that kind of money, but the posts hear have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

OK, you've now completely changed my estimate off...

OK, you've now completely changed my estimate off the value of my bike collection!

Dave
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

Amazing! I never would have guesses. I have...

Amazing! I never would have guesses. I have ridden the Trek, but it was not easy. I never would have thought that people would have wanted bike that were way too big for them. Penny farthing bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,087
Posted By Crazier Dave

I had no idea that Ross made anything that nice....

I had no idea that Ross made anything that nice. Looks like it be a nice ride.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,949
Posted By Crazier Dave

Most likely, but sometimes you just get lucky....

Most likely, but sometimes you just get lucky. All it takes is 2 people who really want the bike and they get into a bidding war.

Dave
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-04-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,358
Posted By Crazier Dave

You just gave me a use for my sister's Schwinn...

You just gave me a use for my sister's Schwinn from the 60's with its balloon tiers. She told me she didn't want it and to get rid of it, but I kept it, realizing it was worthless, but thinking I'd...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,949
Posted By Crazier Dave

Very cool. I have a Schwinn Bicentennial...

Very cool. I have a Schwinn Bicentennial Stingray, but I don't think it's worth near that kind of money. Last time I looked, I think they were going for around $300. I had a Kent bike when I was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

My guess was pretty close. The Puch is 20"/51 cm...

My guess was pretty close. The Puch is 20"/51 cm (measured from the center of the crank to the top of the frame where the seat post installs. I can get away with a little taller, but I like a little...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

I'm 5'8'" with short legs and a long center...

I'm 5'8'" with short legs and a long center section. Generally the smallest adult frames are the only ones I can stand over and not get racked. The Puch is a perfect size for me. I will measure it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,862
Posted By Crazier Dave

This is interesting to me because I am the proud...

This is interesting to me because I am the proud owner of the worlds heaviest light-weight bike, the Schwinn Varsity. My neighbor, who collected Schwinn Stingray bikes left it out for trash pickup...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

Even more interesting! You bought the bike for...

Even more interesting! You bought the bike for everything that I don't want and got rid if the stuff I like about it. Actually, I like the frame, but even a 22.5 is too big for me. I would keep it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

Thanks for the alternative opinion. What do you...

Thanks for the alternative opinion. What do you think an 85 Trek 410 would go for with that sized frame? The Campagnolo Triomphe stuff seems to be going for decent, but not unreal money. The wheels...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,424
Posted By Crazier Dave

Yes it is a really nice looking bike. Looks like...

Yes it is a really nice looking bike. Looks like a great deal to me!

Dave
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

Very cool! You confirmed what I was thinking. One...

Very cool! You confirmed what I was thinking. One of the reasons I joined this forum because I don't know anyone who rides bikes, and I need to confirm I'm on the right track. I have other bikes with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Crazier Dave

1985? Trek 410 to part out to me

I just joined this forum, so I thought I run my plans by you guys/gals to see what you think. I'm in my early 60's but have been athletic all my life, so I'm in very good shape. I used to ride...
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