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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 810
Posted By bikemig

Yeah, I agree with this and it’s hard to beat...

Yeah, I agree with this and it’s hard to beat aluminum frames in terms of value. Larger volume tires make a huge difference in any case on how comfortably a bike rides. I have an ‘85 Cannondale ST...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,615
Posted By bikemig

I seriously need to go back to the Pacific NW one...

I seriously need to go back to the Pacific NW one of these days. I don’t know of any finer riding in the lower 48. The North Cascades highway is beautiful.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 136
Posted By bikemig

These might be the prettiest 50.4 BCE chainrings...

These might be the prettiest 50.4 BCE chainrings I’ve ever seen. Plus the 46-30 is a great set up for a double particularly if running a rear derailleur that is limited in how large of a free wheel...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 253
Posted By bikemig

FB marketplace is active. You'll sell that bike...

FB marketplace is active. You'll sell that bike easily if you price it right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By bikemig

Sometimes I think that half the fun of an old...

Sometimes I think that half the fun of an old bike is figuring out how to get the gearing you want.

If the top gear is important to you, a 52 outer is easy enough to find and you can run a 14-28...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By bikemig

This bike is worth $300 all day long. GLWS.

This bike is worth $300 all day long. GLWS.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By bikemig

You may want to use bike flights or one of its...

You may want to use bike flights or one of its competitors for shipping. This is a very cool bike. If it were local to me, I’d have a hard time not buying it. Fortunately it’s not and I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 397
Posted By bikemig

I have an Olmo Gran Sport from around 1960 which...

I have an Olmo Gran Sport from around 1960 which I believe is the next model down from this. Nice find. It will take some elbow grease to get it back in good condition but this is a great bike to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 301
Posted By bikemig

Assuming everything checks out, this is worth...

Assuming everything checks out, this is worth around $40-$50 given the condition. This bike needs considerable work.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 253
Posted By bikemig

We can't give a valuation without pics. You can...

We can't give a valuation without pics. You can post some to your profile and someone will post them to this thread. Vintage Treks sell. You may be better off selling it locally. The price you get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By bikemig

This is a fine bicycle. I own one and really...

This is a fine bicycle. I own one and really enjoy how it rides. I worked in a Peugeot shop in the 80s and so I've always liked them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark...

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark Trail G1 has a listed weight of 30lbs. My '92 Specialized Stumpjumper weighs 25 pounds; my '93 Bridgestone MB 1 weighs around 24 pounds. Both bikes are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By bikemig

Worked on two bikes yesterday. One is my early...

Worked on two bikes yesterday. One is my early 70s Raleigh Grand Sport which is a fine mixed surface bike with 700 x 35c Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires; the other is a 1980 (I think it's a 1980)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-10-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,421
Posted By bikemig

This is a terrific deal. Someone needs to buy it.

This is a terrific deal. Someone needs to buy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
Posted By bikemig

I might be able to talk myself into doing the...

I might be able to talk myself into doing the drive to Tulsa from Des Moines next year. Is there a link to the course profile? I couldn't find one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

You must be thinking about a different thread....

You must be thinking about a different thread. This thread is about whether how a C&V bike might stack up against this bike and whether one can be put together as this price point to "compete" with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which...

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which you contributed to): https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=1172058&styleid=8

One would obviously have to do a quantitative study to answer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
Posted By bikemig

Looks like a great ride.

Looks like a great ride.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By bikemig

Buy it and save me from buying another bike . . ....

Buy it and save me from buying another bike . . . :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,916
Views: 3,229,447
Posted By bikemig

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out...

Rode my favorite trail today. It's a 14 mile out and back with 900 ft of climbing. There are water views throughout the ride and the twisty rollers make this a fun ride. The screenshot of the ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like...

The MTB is the more capable gravel bike. I like the 46/36/24, 11-28 7 speed gearing and a 26 x 1.9 tire is plenty capable for gravel and for the local single track.

I do a number of local rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

I have two bikes that I built up for gravel duty...

I have two bikes that I built up for gravel duty that cost me around that price point; an early 70s Raleigh Gran Sport and an early 90s Specialized Stump jumper. I recycled parts on hand to build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,285
Posted By bikemig

It would not be hard to build a drop bar MTB or...

It would not be hard to build a drop bar MTB or vintage hybrid at that price range. Building up a vintage road bike with 35c tires at this price point isn't hard either; not many old school road...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By bikemig

This is tempting and I've been good about not...

This is tempting and I've been good about not picking up any new old bikes, :). I can't tell from the ad; are you willing to box and ship the bike?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By bikemig

Why not a British bike? There are lots of great...

Why not a British bike? There are lots of great older British bicycles that have clearance for decent volume tires and make a good platform for a long distance machine. Tire volume and gearing are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By bikemig

That forum is not your best bet. Try the Classic...

That forum is not your best bet. Try the Classic and Vintage Valutation forum (this forum). The posters here are all into vintage bikes and they like spending other people’s money on new toys.

As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 585
Posted By bikemig

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right?...

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 585
Posted By bikemig

Wow. Cool bike and you have quite the job ahead...

Wow. Cool bike and you have quite the job ahead of you. I can't help you ID the bike; it's too bad the head badge and decals are not original. There are French sites that can help you as well which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,652
Posted By bikemig

I need to make it to that ride one of these days....

I need to make it to that ride one of these days. I just need to commit to building a 3 speed rear wheel for my 1958 Claud Butler Jubilee. 3 speed 700c wheel sets are not easy to find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By bikemig

Nervar 631/633,...

Nervar 631/633, https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=da2726f5-9529-49bd-9c20-5d242d8ff54b
nlerner's collection is always a good place to start when looking for 50.4 bcd rings. Otherwise eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,652
Posted By bikemig

My late 80s Specialized Stumpjumper Comp weighs...

My late 80s Specialized Stumpjumper Comp weighs in at 34 lbs with rack and fenders. The Panaracer 26 x 1.75 tires weigh in at 730 grams each. That's likely the heaviest bike I have in my regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,652
Posted By bikemig

Very neat (and unusual) set up on that Raleigh...

Very neat (and unusual) set up on that Raleigh Sports. The bags get serious style points as well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By bikemig

Heck part out the brake retainers and sell them...

Heck part out the brake retainers and sell them for crazy money on the Bay . . .

I like running a crank with a smaller bcd than the 144 bcd campy on my bikes as well. I did something similar to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By bikemig

+ 1 on this. Nothing wrong with 26 inch wheels...

+ 1 on this. Nothing wrong with 26 inch wheels and Tange Prestige is good stuff. By and large most vintage MTBs with a rigid fork can be turned into fine touring bikes. The bike has lots of gearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 372
Posted By bikemig

I get 26.6 on mine as well. I have what I believe...

I get 26.6 on mine as well. I have what I believe to be an OEM Fuji Finest seatpost at 26.6 which is yours for the price of shipping if you're interested. It's a beat up so you'll have to polish it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 372
Posted By bikemig

+ 1. It is a plush ride and a fine climber but I...

+ 1. It is a plush ride and a fine climber but I do have mine set up with a triple as I use it to ride the hills in the driftless region.



I think that’s right. It was aimed at the high end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 372
Posted By bikemig

Very nice. My 70s Fuji Finest is one of the best...

Very nice. My 70s Fuji Finest is one of the best riding bikes I own. There is lots of clearance for a large volume tire. This is just a fun bike to mod. This is mine. I set it up with a triple and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By bikemig

I’ve got you on ignore which is helpful. C&V...

I’ve got you on ignore which is helpful.

C&V is such a good and helpful forum. Reading posts with a modicum of charity is not a bad idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By bikemig

Been working on my Sekine SHS 271, it's my...

Been working on my Sekine SHS 271, it's my commuter.



https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1123x842/sekine1_1c4a8a1d31aa81454d551092cffd5c4713e52494.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 642
Posted By bikemig

I believe that are threads here saying that...

I believe that are threads here saying that Peugeot did use a Reynolds steerer tube and the other French bike companies did not. Paging juvela who likely knows the answer to this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 669
Posted By bikemig

When I right size my fleet, I'd like to shrink it...

When I right size my fleet, I'd like to shrink it to 3 bikes: a vintage road bike, vintage MTB, and a vintage lock up bike/commuter. Easier to write this out than to do it, I'm afraid, :). Good for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By bikemig

Any shop will have the tools to measure this and...

Any shop will have the tools to measure this and they can use your business. Yes it will be cheaper buying online but if you make a mistake, it will end up being more expensive. Also measuring seat...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By bikemig

If you put up a WTB thread in the C&V valuation...

If you put up a WTB thread in the C&V valuation forum and the size/type of bike you are looking for, the posters here will help you track down likely looking bikes in the Phoenix area. We love...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By bikemig

lol

lol
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By bikemig

This is not a good candidate for a touring bike....

This is not a good candidate for a touring bike. It is a very good looking Olmo with all the pantographed bits that add value but this is high at $900. I don't have a great feel right now for what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,660
Posted By bikemig

Are you in the Atlanta area? If the posters have...

Are you in the Atlanta area? If the posters have a rough idea of where you are located, they will track down likely looking bikes from FB marketplace and CL.

This Schwinn may well be the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 23,105
Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride yesterday (5/30) on my 1980...

I did a 45 mile ride yesterday (5/30) on my 1980 Raleigh Record Ace. I only took two pics, the first one near the beginning of the ride (I loved the sign) and the second at the turn around point on...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By bikemig

Welcome to bike forums. You live in a beautiful...

Welcome to bike forums. You live in a beautiful area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,678
Posted By bikemig

Or brave enough to ride a bike you had modded. ....

Or brave enough to ride a bike you had modded. . . . ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,441
Posted By bikemig

Does price matter? I hate using an expensive bike...

Does price matter? I hate using an expensive bike for commuting when I need to lock it up somewhere; YMMV on that obviously.

I didn't pay much for the late 80s Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and it...
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