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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By AdventureManCO

To me that seems like a good price.

To me that seems like a good price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By AdventureManCO

Sounds good to me:thumb:

Sounds good to me:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

To make up for my indiscretions, I did post 3...

To make up for my indiscretions, I did post 3 bikes for sale this evening.

However, I'm so dumb...so far, the only bikes that I'm listing for sale are the ones that fit me great, and haven't done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,252
Posted By AdventureManCO

Ah, makes sense now. I always wondered who the...

Ah, makes sense now. I always wondered who the annonymous founder was who always ended all their e-newsletters with the phrase 'Why Do I Like Raleighs So Much?'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,252
Posted By AdventureManCO

If you need a referral for membership in TWA...

If you need a referral for membership in TWA (Time Wasters Annonymous), I got you:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean...'Made in USA' theme, and all...:innocent:

I mean...'Made in USA' theme, and all...:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,880
Posted By AdventureManCO

Wow...good thing I got that thing lightened...

Wow...good thing I got that thing lightened up...lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 871
Views: 49,498
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, some of us (like me) really go for...

I mean, some of us (like me) really go for dumb:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 771
Posted By AdventureManCO

Maybe a more fun thought experiment would be a...

Maybe a more fun thought experiment would be a warehouse full of unopened 1970s Schwinn Paramounts, or some such. I'm curious to see what it might do to their value to see the market flooded w/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,252
Posted By AdventureManCO

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this...

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this ridiculous fork?


No matter...it still can't hold a candle to my supreme time-wasting super powers!!!:D:D:D:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

I have fallen short yet again... ...

I have fallen short yet again...

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Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,759
Posted By AdventureManCO

Two things stand out to me: You know,...

Two things stand out to me:



You know, as long as the bike is 'relatively' aligned and doesn't pull to one side or the other, they aren't as bad as people think. Yes, change the seat and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,880
Posted By AdventureManCO

Does anyone have any ideas/thoughts/suggestions...

Does anyone have any ideas/thoughts/suggestions about flying w/ a bicycle as checked baggage? Do they make containers for that? Extra charges? A driving trip is out, but if I can make a flight, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By AdventureManCO

It looks grotesquely beautiful. I wonder if...

It looks grotesquely beautiful. I wonder if anyone makes a .833 stem adapter for a 1 1/8" threadless stem. That might be cool. Also, you might check the actual size of the ID of the steerer -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 771
Posted By AdventureManCO

$50. An interesting question is ‘Would...

$50.

An interesting question is ‘Would anyone pay $600 for a new Varsity?’

I don’t know why, but I’m drawn to these silly threads like a moth to flame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By AdventureManCO

TBH...I didn't even read your post. I just hit...

TBH...I didn't even read your post. I just hit 'keep':D

EDIT: Actually reading your post...sell, then buy again if you miss it too much, which it sounds like you might not. No worries.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 321
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep. When you're up against 50lb electroforged...

Yep. When you're up against 50lb electroforged behemoths, 40lbs seems like a feather!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By AdventureManCO

Any particular reason not to replace with new...

Any particular reason not to replace with new cables? Nostalgia? There is the safety aspect, of course, but I'd be more concerned about premature failure from age and wear, which would hamper the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By AdventureManCO

Cockroach is a strong creature...adapting,...

Cockroach is a strong creature...adapting, surviving. Basically a compliment lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 957
Posted By AdventureManCO

I just picked up a bike with a weird splashy...

I just picked up a bike with a weird splashy paint on the frame, so I'm 100% on Team 'Buy The Splashy-Painted Frame'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By AdventureManCO

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal...

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal world, we'd have www.huffyforums.net, with 'bikeforums' as a subforum of that forum:lol:


Or, you could just call it the 'Trash Bikes' sub-forum but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out...

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out on a little be longer of a ride and for not doing anything to it regarding cleaning/maintenance, it rides like a really, really nice bike. Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 52,606
Posted By AdventureManCO

So glad to see this one moving around again!

So glad to see this one moving around again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By AdventureManCO

Internal frame routing = sophistication. Even...

Internal frame routing = sophistication. Even some Confente's had internal cable routing, so.....


Or the TT cracks and that's that.


The color on that frame is actually pretty cool. I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, I stopped back by the co-op today to look...

Well, I stopped back by the co-op today to look at this thing again. Borrowed a tape measure and turns out the thing is my perfect size (55cm top tube).

Then I took it for a spin…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By AdventureManCO

I appreciate everyone's thoughts! I'm...

I appreciate everyone's thoughts!

I'm thinking of going back today and seeing if I can get a picture of the underside of the bottom bracket - might tell something valuable.

I'm also going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,643
Posted By AdventureManCO

I don't know why more C&Vers don't just gobble...

I don't know why more C&Vers don't just gobble these up - might as well just call this the 'We never have enough clearance for larger tires' sub-forum, and yet look at all that tasty room still!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By AdventureManCO

More details - ...

More details -


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/010d3d6d_f7d9_4473_a5e4_f2781625db23_1342c39a3d7a6d4d72b01d4eed105ad0715bfc28.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By AdventureManCO

Mystery frame assistance needed. Custom?

Hey guys, saw this at the co-op today and immediately the thinned out lugs stood out to me. It’s a little out of my size range, but I thought it was interesting and thought you might as well. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,363
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, I was coming here to say this as well. This...

Yep, I was coming here to say this as well. This is where plain ol' vanilla is a good thing. No crazy or weird oddball stuff for most of the Japanese brands, and the quality level seems to be more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

I was just looking at that! Nice work!

I was just looking at that! Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I...

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I got rid of quite a few, and picked up a couple along the way. I now have the Trek 970 (1993) and the 1986-ish Schwinn Cimarron - both nearly too small...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By AdventureManCO

Did you buy it for the $105? I think it's worth...

Did you buy it for the $105? I think it's worth that all day every day and then some.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By AdventureManCO

This thread should be moved to the regular C&V...

This thread should be moved to the regular C&V forum so that more people can experience the joy of your find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By AdventureManCO

I count at least 6 blue bikes (5 of which can go)...

I count at least 6 blue bikes (5 of which can go) to make room for the Sirrus:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,643
Posted By AdventureManCO

I didn't mention why maybe none of them broke,...

I didn't mention why maybe none of them broke, just that none of them did:p


Can't wait for more updates to this beauty!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By AdventureManCO

That...is a gorgeous bike.

That...is a gorgeous bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By AdventureManCO

Late 60s? Looks very nice. Great find!

Late 60s? Looks very nice. Great find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By AdventureManCO

Please tell us you will at least try to ride it,...

Please tell us you will at least try to ride it, so we have some new juicy comparisons!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,643
Posted By AdventureManCO

This implies that there is more than just one out...

This implies that there is more than just one out there.

Stronger together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,363
Posted By AdventureManCO

There is a good video I saw a few years ago (wish...

There is a good video I saw a few years ago (wish I could find it now) about a guy who is passionate about woodworking and helping wayward kids who have no other trajectory than prison develop a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,363
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, mixed bag for sure. And I don't generalize...

Yep, mixed bag for sure. And I don't generalize lightly. I tend to think that I float far outside of the generalizations people make of millenials - its tough to be judged based on the worst of us,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,643
Posted By AdventureManCO

That bike deserves nothing less than to be...

That bike deserves nothing less than to be overnight shipped directly to Curno so that master Pelizzoli can have his steadied hand at the bottom bracket and make things right.

A hose clamp could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,363
Posted By AdventureManCO

You seem like a cool dude. I'm betting that some...

You seem like a cool dude. I'm betting that some folks here maybe took some of your descriptions of your generation and applied all the negative ones to you:lol:

There are a lot of great things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

Doesn't need to count if it won't be your...

Doesn't need to count if it won't be your bike:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,239
Posted By AdventureManCO

I would have preferred garbage gaspipe, but I...

I would have preferred garbage gaspipe, but I suppose this one will suffice:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 21,077
Posted By AdventureManCO

I like the pink. That's a clean bike. The...

I like the pink. That's a clean bike.

The Trek looks like an extremely nice bike. I'm not a CF guy, so it wouldn't interest me, but it is nice. Would probably sell quickly.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-22-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By AdventureManCO

Love these old American customs. Great bike,...

Love these old American customs. Great bike, great price. Too small for me, but I'd be tempted if it was. Good on you my man!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,880
Posted By AdventureManCO

Darn straight, although I think I'll have to use...

Darn straight, although I think I'll have to use a different wheelset. Ideally, I'd like to find a set of Campy 28H hubs laced to some sort of clincher, and then put some of them JBs on there. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,880
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, I’ve got a few ‘US made’ bikes I would...

I mean, I’ve got a few ‘US made’ bikes I would love to see others ride, if you need options.
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