1985 Cyclist magazine buying guide
#1
Ellensburg, WA
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 3,763
Bikes: See my signature
Mentioned: 77 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 313 Post(s)
Liked 457 Times
in
160 Posts
1985 Cyclist magazine buying guide
Tried to scan this with the Genius Scan app today - not sure how clear it is. Sounded like a few wanted to see it after my last post about getting some old Cyclist magazines from my dad.
__________________
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
Likes For scozim:
#2
Disraeli Gears
Thanks for the effort, but a bit TMI. I put my first "vintage" bike together in 1985, buying a frame from Michael's Cyclery in Ames, IA, and a "reduced" Super Record group from someplace in Madison, WI or Palo Alto, CA (can't remember) plus a Campy/Mavic G40 wheelset from Wheelsmith if memory serves (it often doesn't). Sourced from one of the cycling magazines' ads, of course.
#3
Ellensburg, WA
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 3,763
Bikes: See my signature
Mentioned: 77 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 313 Post(s)
Liked 457 Times
in
160 Posts
Yes, definitely a lot of info. I found it more interesting to see what the original specs for components were.
__________________
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
#4
ambulatory senior
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Peoria Il
Posts: 6,347
Bikes: Austro Daimler modified by Gugie! Raleigh Professional and lots of other bikes.
Mentioned: 76 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1953 Post(s)
Liked 3,633 Times
in
1,670 Posts
Ty, i like how racing and triathlon are seperate catagories. I have a hard time understanding the difference.
#5
Full Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Denver CO
Posts: 234
Bikes: 2014 Fuji Cross 2.0 LE, 1993 Santana Vision, 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1993 Trek 930, 1985 Panasonic DX3000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 49 Post(s)
Liked 74 Times
in
55 Posts
Thank you!! I just picked up a 1985 Panasonic DX-3000, and there it is in the buyers guide.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Back in Lincoln Sq, Chicago...🙄
Posts: 1,681
Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 678 Post(s)
Liked 362 Times
in
217 Posts
Just the right amount of information! When I was in my 20’s I would pour over the Motorcycle version of charts like these, awesome to see a bike version!!
WHOA!!
In 1985 you could spend $499.00 on a brand new Trek 520...
OR for another 30.00 bucks you could have an ‘85 Miyata 1000!
WHOA!!
In 1985 you could spend $499.00 on a brand new Trek 520...
OR for another 30.00 bucks you could have an ‘85 Miyata 1000!
Last edited by Chr0m0ly; 06-21-20 at 08:09 PM.
#7
Senior Member
Thanks for sharing! Lots of useful info.
It is striking that the Colnago Arabesque and Equalatteral Master’s current prices have skyrocketed compared to the other frames
It is striking that the Colnago Arabesque and Equalatteral Master’s current prices have skyrocketed compared to the other frames
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 774
Bikes: Raleigh Classic 15, 84; Miyata 912, 85; Miyata Ridge Runner SE, 85; Miyata 610, 86; Miyata 100M, 86; Miyata Valley Runner, 88; Miyata Triple Cross, 89; GT Karakoram, 90; Miyata Elevation 300, 91; Marinoni Touring, 95; Long Haul Trucker, 2013
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 157 Post(s)
Liked 131 Times
in
79 Posts
Great stuff!
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 1,988
Bikes: ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer, ‘79 Miyata 912 by Gugificazione
Mentioned: 166 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 500 Post(s)
Liked 464 Times
in
255 Posts
And relatively few “Mountian” (yup, that’s the way it’s spelled) bikes.
#10
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 227
Bikes: 1st Track bike: 1978 Speedwell titanium 1st Road bike: 2001 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 97 Post(s)
Liked 116 Times
in
65 Posts
Just the right amount of information! When I was in my 20’s I would pour over the Motorcycle version of charts like these, awesome to see a bike version!!
WHOA!!
In 1985 you could spend $499.00 on a brand new Trek 520...
OR for another 30.00 bucks you could have an ‘85 Miyata 1000!
WHOA!!
In 1985 you could spend $499.00 on a brand new Trek 520...
OR for another 30.00 bucks you could have an ‘85 Miyata 1000!
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Western MI
Posts: 2,878
Mentioned: 45 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 648 Post(s)
Liked 451 Times
in
293 Posts
I found this fascinating and now want to know more...
Have we ever seen a Shogun 3000? Or a Centurion Prestige?
Why are the Schwinn Tenax racers (Tempo, Super Sport) listed as triathlon bikes?
Why is the Peugeot PSN10 marketed as a triathlon bike but listed here as racing?
Ross seems to have had legitimate offerings. Does this mean I must stop treating the brand like Free Spirit?
Thanks for putting this up!
Have we ever seen a Shogun 3000? Or a Centurion Prestige?
Why are the Schwinn Tenax racers (Tempo, Super Sport) listed as triathlon bikes?
Why is the Peugeot PSN10 marketed as a triathlon bike but listed here as racing?
Ross seems to have had legitimate offerings. Does this mean I must stop treating the brand like Free Spirit?
Thanks for putting this up!