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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By cyclophilia

Begin by verifying the bottom bracket shell...

Begin by verifying the bottom bracket shell threading. Start with a pair of 1.370 x 24 British cups. If they thread correctly, you will have a wide selection of sealed bearing bottom brackets and can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By cyclophilia

Proximity might be useful, but is not essential...

Proximity might be useful, but is not essential to the overcrowding of garages and basements.

Ask me how I know.

:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 752
Posted By cyclophilia

I have experienced a case where LBS was unable to...

I have experienced a case where LBS was unable to remove an Ofmega crank arm - their extractor tips (multiple tools)
were too large in diameter, hanging up on the top of the crank arm rather than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By cyclophilia

Esquartz pedals and Campagnolo Front Derailleur ...

Esquartz pedals and Campagnolo Front Derailleur

PM Sent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By cyclophilia

I wrecked the bearings on an Avocet sealed...

I wrecked the bearings on an Avocet sealed bearing front hub once by tightening up the cones to reduce the side-to-side play.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,265
Posted By cyclophilia

Of course I buy parts... I might need them...

Of course I buy parts...

I might need them someday.

:)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By cyclophilia

$150-200 US Dollars swaged crank and rust...

$150-200 US Dollars

swaged crank and rust definitely lower the value.

please DO lower that stem.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-27-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By cyclophilia

The TA wrench makes a better honey...

The TA wrench makes a better honey dipper/dispenser than the Campagnolo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By cyclophilia

For best results use a proper tapping fluid like...

For best results use a proper tapping fluid like Rapid Tap or Tap Magic.

And follow the advice above to tap a little bit at a time, frequently backing off the tap to break the swarf.

If the tap...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By cyclophilia

Nice paint! $500-700 on eBay. You can ask...

Nice paint!

$500-700 on eBay. You can ask for a higher price and be prepared to let it sit awhile.

Perhaps more if you part it out, but factor in your time. Frameset $120-150 on eBay w/o...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-03-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By cyclophilia

1972 vintage - nice condition.

1972 vintage - nice condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,819
Posted By cyclophilia

"it makes me happy to look at them" is a...

"it makes me happy to look at them"

is a great reason to seize the opportunity.

I hope you enjoy your new bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By cyclophilia

SurferRosa with a bike this FAST he probably did...

SurferRosa with a bike this FAST he probably did not want to risk getting too close......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By cyclophilia

Please open a new savings account and make...

Please open a new savings account and make regular deposits towards your child's future education.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By cyclophilia

$250-300 in the desert Southwest, USA. ...

$250-300 in the desert Southwest, USA.

You've done a beautiful presentation.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-22-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,254
Posted By cyclophilia

Your use of the adjective "idiotically" seems...

Your use of the adjective "idiotically" seems spot-on accurate in this context.

:)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,254
Posted By cyclophilia

Are you asking for a favorable purchase price...

Are you asking for a favorable purchase price estimate, or as the seller?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-20-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By cyclophilia

Here is a picture that shows the strap loop,...

Here is a picture that shows the strap loop, circled, on the
earlier generation pedals:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,128
Posted By cyclophilia

and as a follow-up to jethin and his question...

and as a follow-up to jethin and his question about merziac's distaste for the Shimano sealed bearing bottom bracket:

I think that the use of plastic for the non-drive side retaining cup is a VERY...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,128
Posted By cyclophilia

index shifting

index shifting
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-18-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By cyclophilia

Yours are the later version, lacking the toe...

Yours are the later version, lacking the toe strap retention brackets on the cages.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,457
Posted By cyclophilia

In Arizona it is difficult to find a nice used...

In Arizona it is difficult to find a nice used bicycle online under $200.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,312
Posted By cyclophilia

If you offer this on the Classic and Vintage For...

If you offer this on the Classic and Vintage For Sale section, someone here will gladly pay $300 plus shipping.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By cyclophilia

I find the late 1960s to mid-1970s Cinelli frames...

I find the late 1960s to mid-1970s Cinelli frames more aesthetically pleasing, with their classic sloping fork crowns.

If the late 1980s Cinelli is your ne plus ultra, this seems a nice example.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By cyclophilia

If you are looking for a Cinelli of this vintage,...

If you are looking for a Cinelli of this vintage, the price is OK but not a screaming bargain.

Unless you already have the parts on hand, and if Cinelli is not your "grail bike"

you would do...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,457
Posted By cyclophilia

$150 bargain for the right buyer: the...

$150

bargain for the right buyer: the condition is exceptional.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By cyclophilia

Thanks, curbtender I never would have...

Thanks, curbtender

I never would have imagined a knowledgeable seller presenting a clearly misconfigured bicycle as a deliberate act.

Glad to learn something new.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By cyclophilia

You have a wonderful perspective from your...

You have a wonderful perspective from your opportunity to test ride the Zurich.

Much nicer, in my opinion, than buying from eBay where it is a gamble on the ride qualities until after a purchase...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By cyclophilia

sorry... I missed the fine print

sorry...

I missed the fine print
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By cyclophilia

Any thoughts about kickstand removal to reduce...

Any thoughts about kickstand removal to reduce the weight?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By cyclophilia

I agree with bargainguy that waiting for a frame...

I agree with bargainguy that waiting for a frame you like would be prudent.

Then again, if the one on offer is a perfect fit you have the advantage of seeing it prior to purchase, which saves you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By cyclophilia

I am thinking perhaps $300-350 asking price...it...

I am thinking perhaps $300-350 asking price...it is a nicer old road bike but not full 531 frame.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By cyclophilia

The frame appears to be older than most of the...

The frame appears to be older than most of the parts.

The stem is dangerously high - if you are considering purchase please pull the stem and check the steerer tube for damage.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 224
Posted By cyclophilia

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 289
Posted By cyclophilia

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,731
Posted By cyclophilia

adding to rekmeyata's advice on inspecting the...

adding to rekmeyata's advice on inspecting the seat tube for rust and the seatpost for movement:

also loosen the stem to be sure that it moves freely.

Stuck stem, like a stuck seatpost, would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 852
Posted By cyclophilia

a high price for a less than museum condition...

a high price for a less than museum condition example
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,314
Posted By cyclophilia

$250 on a good day, be prepared to sell for less.

$250 on a good day, be prepared to sell for less.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By cyclophilia

$400 to optimistically $450 as is. The front...

$400 to optimistically $450 as is.

The front of the saddle appears to be damaged.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,731
Posted By cyclophilia

At a cost greater than $300 I would keep looking,...

At a cost greater than $300 I would keep looking, unless this specific model is your heart"s desire and the size is perfect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,067
Posted By cyclophilia

+1 on the recommendation to use anti-seize...

+1 on the recommendation to use anti-seize compound when you assemble

and running a tap through the left hand crank arm prior to fitment.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-23, 01:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By cyclophilia

i recommend that you find a bike that fits you...

i recommend that you find a bike that fits you well.

a 50cm frame seems small for your height, unless you have short legs.

the best bargain is the one that fits and feels comfortable as you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By cyclophilia

Motobecane Nomade on eBay at $500 starting bid

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394615032564

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/282x500/messy_motobecane_web_03122e709b1af91b8d2b427cedb594144d22223a.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-03-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 968
Posted By cyclophilia

If by "IGH" you mean "internal gear hub" ...

If by "IGH" you mean "internal gear hub"

then yes, the readjustment of the wheel in the dropouts and the reattachment
of the internal gear cable is slightly more fiddly than a derailleur-equipped...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 968
Posted By cyclophilia

Yes, if it is your size. Might need new...

Yes, if it is your size.

Might need new tires and tubes, though I doubt from the photos that the mounted rubber is original
to the bicycle.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 938
Posted By cyclophilia

I don't like to purchase things that I do not...

I don't like to purchase things that I do not intend to keep.

I might buy a too-small bicycle if I needed a majority of the parts.

Most of my left-overs go directly to the bicycle co-op.

If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 897
Posted By cyclophilia

For a recent bicycle frame shipment, Pirateship...

For a recent bicycle frame shipment, Pirateship was slightly less expensive than BikeFlights.

The overall dimensions of the box make a BIG difference in the pricing: there is a surcharge
beyond a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By cyclophilia

I find some aftermarket options on eBay,...

I find some aftermarket options on eBay, including:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133744625303

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324120380490

when I use "brake cable adjuster" as the search
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