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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,265
Posted By bikemig

It turn's out that you can make a silk purse from...

It turn's out that you can make a silk purse from a sow's ear. Very nice job. Now are you planning on taking it on some grand adventure somewhere?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 180
Posted By bikemig

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for...

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for triples are getting harder to find. It looks like you're good to go. If not, eBay France is a good place to look as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 288
Posted By bikemig

I used to feel the same way but I'm largely...

I used to feel the same way but I'm largely indifferent to it know. I'll still run folding tires on a racing bike but other than that I'm largely indifferent to which tire to get.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 85
Posted By bikemig

Value on these is tough. There is not a heck of a...

Value on these is tough. There is not a heck of a lot of demand for them. Local prices tend to be all over the map. Still this bike is beautiful. If it were my size and I wanted it, I’d pay $150 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 156
Posted By bikemig

Panaracer Pasela s are fine tires and you can get...

Panaracer Pasela s are fine tires and you can get them with a tan sidewall which will look right on your souped up UO 8. Alloy wheels and a cotterless crank make a real difference on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By bikemig

So what's the secret to superior climbing (P. 65)?

So what's the secret to superior climbing (P. 65)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 288
Posted By bikemig

I've installed my share of tires over the years...

I've installed my share of tires over the years as well. My observations are anecdotal and rather obviously not based on any sort of scientific test. It has been my observation that wired on tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,917
Views: 3,231,796
Posted By bikemig

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. The bike is mainly original but I modded it a bit for hill climbing by swapping out the Stronglight 106 crank with 52/42 rings for a Stronglight 86 bcd...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 828
Posted By bikemig

You're the mod but we've helped folks out in...

You're the mod but we've helped folks out in Appraisals before in finding a bike on FB marketplace and Craigslist. The Appraisals tends to be more active that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 341
Posted By bikemig

You can just quote a post if you want.

You can just quote a post if you want.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,289
Views: 3,245,116
Posted By bikemig

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but...

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but I much prefer rollers and hills. I modded the Peugeot a bit to deal with the climbing (swapped out the original crank with 52/42 rings for a crank...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 149
Posted By bikemig

I dunno if I'd pay $150 if the rear wheel is...

I dunno if I'd pay $150 if the rear wheel is toast. If the bike otherwise checks out, sure that's a solid deal on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 341
Posted By bikemig

Very nice garage sale find. You're going to want...

Very nice garage sale find. You're going to want to overhaul the bike if you haven't done so already plus replace consumables. That's a small freewheel. The campy super record RD can handle 28 teeth...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,289
Views: 3,245,116
Posted By bikemig

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. That's my favorite route as it has lots of rollers (around a 1,000 ft of climbing) with one decent 10% climb, a fair amount of tree cover to help with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 288
Posted By bikemig

There are obviously more choices with folding...

There are obviously more choices with folding tires than clinchers with wire beads but I find that they're typically easier getting on and off the rim than folding tires.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 907
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: 39
Views: 1,709
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: 179
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: 15
Views: 295
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: 14
Views: 326
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: 331
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: 628
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: 22
Views: 460
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: 317
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: 15
Views: 295
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 8,037
Views: 1,000,891
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: 3,427
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: 832
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 832
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: 628
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: 21,917
Views: 3,231,796
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 72
Views: 2,531
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: 628
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: 513
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: 513
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: 596
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: 596
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: 53
Views: 1,696
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: 241
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: 53
Views: 1,696
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: 53
Views: 1,696
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: 944
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: 419
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: 373
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....
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