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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By abdon

Considering that the sliding stem it has can...

Considering that the sliding stem it has can fetch $500 by itself, the phone dial hubs another pretty penny, the correct skip tooth cottered crank a few more hundreds, and then there is the frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,191
Posted By abdon

The dude didn't really put that many holes on the...

The dude didn't really put that many holes on the derailleurs and the brake calipers are still unmolested. The handlebar also seems whole. What a wimp.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

Bump.

Bump.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 823
Posted By abdon

Oh, that's easy; buy this one and then I'll be...

Oh, that's easy; buy this one and then I'll be easier to resist the temptation to buy another one. :)

This is a great deal, touring bikes don't get much better than this. I'm a huge fan of bar end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By abdon

The Cannondale is begging for a 650B conversion....

The Cannondale is begging for a 650B conversion. It should give it enough clearance for chunkier tires and even fenders to go with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,125
Posted By abdon

If I needed to get there faster I would take the...

If I needed to get there faster I would take the car. I ride bikes because I actually want to slow down and smell the roses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By abdon

Just about anything that stop rust will work, I...

Just about anything that stop rust will work, I would question that anything costing $50. It sounds more like "it is expensive, therefore it must be good, and it makes me feel like I'm doing a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,869
Posted By abdon

A Schwinn Paramount tandem, paired with a...

A Schwinn Paramount tandem, paired with a daughter that was not into contributing much. I don't remember how much the bike weights but the daughter added about 115 pounds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By abdon

I'm familiar with the older Mt. Fuji, which had...

I'm familiar with the older Mt. Fuji, which had freakishly long chainstays (Trek 720 level of long) and a very long top tube. For touring conversion you would want to size it just like a road bike or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 382
Posted By abdon

No need to get mopey Because this very second...

No need to get mopey Because this very second there isn't a particular bike brand at a good price, there is always something else. I don't know your specific neck of the woods but SO cali in general:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 382
Posted By abdon

Looking across Craigslist...

Looking across Craigslist (https://www.searchcraigslist.net/results?q=nishiki) I found a few under $50:

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bik/d/green-bay-nishiki/7752868725.html...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 382
Posted By abdon

I take it you haven't been searching? I did a...

I take it you haven't been searching? I did a quick look around craigslist, plenty pop up around $35~$50.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By abdon

I have one, in original form. But I have...

I have one, in original form. But I have converted early mountain bikes to touring rigs. This one would make a wonderful candidate.

You can tour on anything, there is a dude that does it on a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

Monday bump. I was organizing this weekend...

Monday bump.

I was organizing this weekend and found out I also have a 2nd generation Deore cantilever brakes. The big upgrade on the 2nd was the amazing addition of a small "SLR" sticker. By now...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 375
Posted By abdon

It depends... In a dollar sense, it is worth...

It depends...

In a dollar sense, it is worth the parts. For starters, the bar end shifters would be about $50. From there the rest of the parts get harder to sell. But the downtube cable guides is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,855
Posted By abdon

There are a few things you can look for that,...

There are a few things you can look for that, even if you don't know the brand, you can tell the quality level and approximate age.

As somebody stated stem shifters, not a good sign. The rear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

There was a change of heart, which happens. It is...

There was a change of heart, which happens. It is back up for sale!

As I was chatting with the prospective buyer I pulled this crank I was willing to sell. It should be period correct for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By abdon

I would have not gone that route. ...

I would have not gone that route.



There is a gauge to make sure your derailleur is straight, it is the bike itself being straight. You measure any misalignments against that. If you look from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,414
Posted By abdon

I wanted to play but I can get over the scenario....

I wanted to play but I can get over the scenario. I found a NOS warehouse of unopened, boxed-up 1979 Schwinn's. What does it matter to me what they were worth when whomever bought them, put them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By abdon

There is always a limit. Remember the...

There is always a limit.

Remember the Tickle me Elmo doll a bunch of Christmas ago? It was the toy to have, they ran out, and a few stores auctioned off the last one on the spot. A lady spent $2k...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By abdon

Push comes to shove the price is worth the...

Push comes to shove the price is worth the groupset and it comes with a complementary Pinarello frame for easy transport.

If I was thinking about getting this bike, price would not be the dominant...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By abdon

Dura Ace AX SL-7321

I have never seen these in the wild. The mount cutout suggest a very sharp oval tubing?
...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By abdon

I feel emotional pain from longing every time I...

I feel emotional pain from longing every time I remember my many years touring Tohoku. Obanazawa, Yamadera, Sendai, Towada lake, Shimokita peninsula, I wish I could have it all again.

OP, I would...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By abdon

I used to book my rooms in Japan through...

I used to book my rooms in Japan through Agoda.com. Posh places in Tokyo, ryokans deep in the north, capsule hotels in Hokkaido, cheap hostels, it booked them all there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

You got dibs! I'll go this evening and will...

You got dibs!

I'll go this evening and will let you know what I find.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

At the time Shimano was trying to establish the...

At the time Shimano was trying to establish the parts as a groupset. That dyna sys was a crass attempt at making their crank/pedals incompatible with the rest of the market. I'm guessing that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,206
Posted By abdon

Yeah, if that happened it happened after it left...

Yeah, if that happened it happened after it left the builder. It doesn't look like it was custom-built for that purpose.

The side picture on post 11; if you look at the amount of clearance on that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By abdon

I remember the day my daughter, then a teenager,...

I remember the day my daughter, then a teenager, gained a new appreciation for Mixte bikes. The week prior I had crashed my beloved touring bike and while waiting for a new frame I converted our...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By abdon

Super clean 1st generation Deore derailleurs

These are super nice, with quite a bit of history to them. Shimano, after setting up the stage to take over the road bike groupset with the Dura-Ace, decided to do the same with the then-popular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 609
Posted By abdon

The f*? No! Oh, wait, that's for the OP....

The f*? No!

Oh, wait, that's for the OP. Sorry, I get easily triggered :}
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,206
Posted By abdon

It doesn't have enough clearance, if it was built...

It doesn't have enough clearance, if it was built for touring there would be more space there. The brake calipers are short reach as well. Is that a Huret Duopar back there? I would venture to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 609
Posted By abdon

If it doesn't do it for you it doesn't do it for...

If it doesn't do it for you it doesn't do it for you, that's pretty much it.

While my advice would be to get rid of it, If you want to have your cake and eat it too the only unique part of that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By abdon

I see the bike has front and rear derailleurs and...

I see the bike has front and rear derailleurs and a crank. Unfortunately I can't tell what they are, what condition they are in, or if they were even original to the bike, because the pictures are of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By abdon

Depending on your neck of the woods they could be...

Depending on your neck of the woods they could be worthless but for the brooks saddles. Where I am they are. You could take some time to scan your local listings on FB Marketplace and Craigslist, see...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By abdon

Here, say a $200 bike could go for anything...

Here, say a $200 bike could go for anything between $0 and $200. It is not unusual for somebody to ask $500+ for them but those are the ads you see posted forever. The longer you scan and wait, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

Finally cleaned, but not detailed. The darn dry...

Finally cleaned, but not detailed. The darn dry grease crust was extra hard; it fought for every inch of the bike. Chain ended up being scraped link by link. But worth the effort as it was the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By abdon

You would be amazed at what I have found for $60....

You would be amazed at what I have found for $60.


We can ask him, he's right here on this thread.

My only point is that there is much better bang for the buck. If you need transportation,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By abdon

That's even worse, he really has to make this...

That's even worse, he really has to make this decision count ;)

The ****astic bike I'm sorting out for somebody (daughter's friend). In a heartbeat I would have recommended a Schwinn sports over...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By abdon

Yes, they are great for learning, but beyond that...

Yes, they are great for learning, but beyond that it is not about 'worth', it is about reality. If I picked every single $50 80's bike I saw, in short time my entire property of 1+ acre would be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By abdon

Mid-level and even some higher-end bikes of the...

Mid-level and even some higher-end bikes of the time are dirt cheap nowadays. Back then anything with stamped dropouts was an entry-level cheap bike. Well, if the better stuff is dirt cheap now,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I...

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I expected. The guy I bought it from said it pretty much spent the last 35 years in the garage. It was extremely grimey but once that started coming...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

I'm picking it up in a few hours. It sounded like...

I'm picking it up in a few hours. It sounded like a done deal but you know how fickle Facebook marketplace transactions can be.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

I still would like to get an idea of value. My...

I still would like to get an idea of value. My thing is mostly touring bikes and a bit of the early mountain bikes (the era with straight top tubes, lugged frames, and lugged forks).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

The square taper bottom bracket and rear...

The square taper bottom bracket and rear derailleur hanger would suggest mid 70's. It has a sticker with "Campione del mondo 1966", but that's because this was the year they won the world...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the...

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the dude. I figure he would first-come-first-served me but he agreed on the spot... I guess I'm taking a drive tomorrow.

I'm guessing I'll catch and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By abdon

Bottecchia

I have too many bikes, this one is too far away, and I'm sure it is not going to last. But check out what $105 bucks buys you nowadays!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,870
Posted By abdon

You have no idea the ****astic stuff I have...

You have no idea the ****astic stuff I have messed with just for the joy of messing with it. ****, not long ago I spend 3 days dissolving a stuck seat post in lye just so I could donate the frame to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By abdon

Suntour Superbe had some, double line of slots...

Suntour Superbe had some, double line of slots for better speed :) I think Universal also has them, but I remember those more for the "Universal" and diamond pantographed front.

And if you have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By abdon

Can't see the pic but the early 520's sported 27"...

Can't see the pic but the early 520's sported 27" tires. It would depend on the year. Less likely, somebody could have downgraded a 700c bike with 27" rims but that would be odd.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By abdon

The domed fork shoulders are trippy. If I didn't...

The domed fork shoulders are trippy. If I didn't have a gazillion other projects and wanted to turn this frame into something else I would hope to get it for $25... To me anything but the...
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