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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,502
Posted By Kimbo27

Velosport is an old Canadian brand made in...

Velosport is an old Canadian brand made in Quebec. I personally love the look of mixtes, but beyond that, I'm female, don't have insanely long legs, so finding a vintage japanese 16" MTB has been...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By Kimbo27

Ugh. THe Vancity bike market is so broken =_=

Ugh. THe Vancity bike market is so broken =_=
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-20, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By Kimbo27

Appreciate the opinion! She wasnt willing to...

Appreciate the opinion! She wasnt willing to move on price, but offered to throw in the lock and helmet.

Ended up getting an old velosport for $50. Rideable and in decent shape!☺
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,502
Posted By Kimbo27

So where do I start...? Help me not break my bike??

Howdy!
So, I got a bike, it's a velosport routier 6. I'd like to learn basic maintenance and maybe more...any resources, youtube channels, books, that you'd suggest?

I'm aware the routier 6 is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By Kimbo27

Miyata something?

My search for a rigid cromo mtb continues. I see the brand miyata throughout the forums so I though this might be worth a look? No idea what model.

Value thoughts??

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Kimbo27

the problem, sadly, is I know nothing about the...

the problem, sadly, is I know nothing about the mechanical aspect of bikes. I can check the parts against a spec list...but if someone tells me they've done a-z when it was only a-e, I'll really not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-20, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Kimbo27

Quest for a bike! 1990(?) Trek 830 antelope!?

Was looking through the forums and saw a rather entertaining reference to 80s trek antelopes as Cantalopes and laughed!

Once again, I live in the greater vancouver area. I wish our bike market...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Kimbo27

appreciate the advice! Back to scouring CL 😄

appreciate the advice! Back to scouring CL 😄
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,284
Posted By Kimbo27

86 Nishiki Kodiak, pricing?

Still iso my bike to ride! Have ckme to the conclusion that road bikes with skinny tires are scary. Now iso hybrid/atb to cruise around on!

Found this:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Kimbo27

Trek 820 to use as a hybrid?

Hey!
Im a beginner looking for some advicee- Ive been trying to find a good hybrid or a MTB that I can throw road tires on.

I found this:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Kimbo27

oh! Thanks!! I hadnt thought of replacing 😅 I'll...

oh! Thanks!! I hadnt thought of replacing 😅 I'll look into that, needs new tires to- will have to see how much it gets up to!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Kimbo27

Trek 720...but then

I was super excited to see this:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x450/00c0c_eibrupeyej6_600x450_0dadf37cbcaf4a613ff16dd306ac7b65e315f9ec.jpg
Exactly the hybrid I wanted!!
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,093
Posted By Kimbo27

Thanks for the info! Erm, what's an "ATB"...

Thanks for the info!


Erm, what's an "ATB" all terrain bike?

​​​​​​​Hmm, any thought on what I should post it for?
I've been given the Mother-veto of "wtf do you think you're doing going that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,093
Posted By Kimbo27

Raleigh Record Ace, Ladies (mixte), made in Canada!

Howdy!

Today I got this Raleigh record ace, rode it a bit, went really fast, scared myself, might have to resell to buy a cruiser instead. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By Kimbo27

Actually, the one owner with raleigh mixte I've...

Actually, the one owner with raleigh mixte I've been waiting on finally contacted me!! I'll be picking it up today! I'll be paying quite a sum, but it's been tuned up and is ready to go!🥰🥰
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By Kimbo27

Let's see if I can do this now... ...

Let's see if I can do this now...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x389/_59_jpg_2_844eeaf0292b6bd006fc46fb6feb59ae2fbfbec9.jpg
Looks like there's rust on the dipstick? on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-20, 01:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By Kimbo27

it's one im considering buying. The seller...

it's one im considering buying.

The seller says it's winter rust, I haven't seen the bike yet- it's about an hour's drive away. Mostly i want it to be functional- the picture is in my gallery but...
Forum: Introductions
04-15-20, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By Kimbo27

Hi from Vancity!

Hi!
absolute newbie here, so much so that I havent owned a bike in decades! Ive been stalking our local CL looking for a vintage road bike- feel free to shoot suggestions my way!
-K
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-20, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By Kimbo27

Newb needs help! Rusty chain + gears?

Hi!
I'm absolutey new here. Covid19 has me finally looking at roadbikes and I came across this one...that apparently I cant post pictures of because I'm too new. Is the rust on the chain and gears...
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