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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

This bike was literally "Thrown to the curb" . ...

This bike was literally "Thrown to the curb" . At least they are not asking for crazy money. There is also the chance that you can ride around the streets of Hacienda Heights and find this before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

More proof that Far Rockaway built Ross's are...

More proof that Far Rockaway built Ross's are prone to rust. And this is in California.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

On Craigslist:

Astonishingly Rare Huffy Pro Thunder Max BMX. I Was Pretty Pumped Too. - $500...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

The only thing not rusted on that bike are the...

The only thing not rusted on that bike are the decals. Click on the posting only if your tetanus shot is up to date.

This is not as wacky as it would first appear as the seller knows it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

It looks like a UO-8. Often there are sellers...

It looks like a UO-8. Often there are sellers that do a little research and that believe that they have a rare treasure. This bike is listed for $150, so while they got the model wrong, I think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I have been thinking that a tall bike would be...

I have been thinking that a tall bike would be cool. With this and a Kid back crank kit I'd be there. And of course, some fix'in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

It does have a Stronglight crank and Mafac...

It does have a Stronglight crank and Mafac calipers. Perhaps if the price dropped. And yea, the seller thinks the frame can be fixed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

My old landlord owned a used car business. One...

My old landlord owned a used car business. One of his sayings was "There's an @ss for every seat".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

That is Larry the bike flipper representing Long...

That is Larry the bike flipper representing Long Island and New York. He has been doing this for years. He says he is professional. You have to pay like it came from a bike shop but he lists the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

These are intended to appeal to bike enthusiasts...

These are intended to appeal to bike enthusiasts with a foot fetish. All shined up these would be pretty sexy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

Is that a "fluted" seat post???

Is that a "fluted" seat post???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

If you are going to list a table on Facebook at...

If you are going to list a table on Facebook at least you should include a picture of the drive side. I've got to admit that I am partial to Campus Green table bases.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

Calling a Plain Jane UO-8 a PX-10 is bad enough....

Calling a Plain Jane UO-8 a PX-10 is bad enough. As I was looking over the picture, I thought it was a workable bike. Then I noticed the top tube.

Has this been crashed? It looks like it to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

This looks to be one of Doug's students. At least...

This looks to be one of Doug's students. At least we can say that they were trained by the best is true.

Doug Fattic
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I think that your friend gets a red blanket or...

I think that your friend gets a red blanket or table cloth and you get on the bike and try to run him down in a dirt lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I agree with J.Higgins . Nice bike. Not $600...

I agree with J.Higgins . Nice bike. Not $600 nice, though. I have a Schwinn Heavy Duti that is similar. I like the straight bar frame ion this one, and the fact that it looks like a freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

Is it the manufacturer that is coming up the...

Is it the manufacturer that is coming up the "close enough to fool 'em" names or the U.S. distributor. It is bad enough in the new retail market. In the used market, on Craigslist, et al. It can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/01515_bawapb5hdeq_1200x900_36205ed392db85fdd2f760c1892f8fce6238b6bc.jpg
They built some in the late 1900's (1996,97)
If you are or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I also worked in a shop that had a many rider...

I also worked in a shop that had a many rider tandem in the window. It was gone before I started working there. In my mind it was for 10 people, but sometimes you remember things from when you were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

That is interesting! I was looking over...

That is interesting! I was looking over Craigslist and found the same bike in New Jersey.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/bik/d/whitehouse-station-1970s-peugeot-ue-8/7022249163.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

Now I know why I couldn't sell that Trek 1000, I...

Now I know why I couldn't sell that Trek 1000, I priced it too low and hyped it too little.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I had to Google translate "douleur dans le cul". ...

I had to Google translate "douleur dans le cul".

This guy is entertaining, but I digress....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

Am I missing something. Is Del Rome and the...

Am I missing something. Is Del Rome and the vintage stem shifters the stuff of bicycle collector dreams? $650 for a rare classic!??? Sorry, I need to vent or get edjumicated.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

That is to keep fingers out of spokes. These are...

That is to keep fingers out of spokes. These are pretty neat for little ones. We had one for a while. I saved the axle and wheels for a future trailer build. I have to get to that someday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I remember that Olympic bicycle. It would have...

I remember that Olympic bicycle. It would have been appropriate for weight lifters. Not to ride, just to lift. It was Heaveeee.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

And I thought Ford made Corvair... ...

And I thought Ford made Corvair...
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/b...687495074.html (https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-chevy-corvair-cruiser/6687495074.html)

If Schwinn could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,122
Posted By Velo Mule

I think the wacky here is the position of the...

I think the wacky here is the position of the derailleur cage. It is too far aft of the chain ring. It should fit where the radius of the derailleur is concentric with the radius of the chain ring....
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