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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,291
Posted By bboy314

So were all of those riders just sitting around...

So were all of those riders just sitting around watching tv before the sport of gravel biking was invented?

Seriously though, I wasn’t saying that riding bikes on gravel is a fad, but that an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 180
Posted By bboy314

:crash:

:crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 163
Posted By bboy314

Either bike will take a 1 1/8 threadless fork,...

Either bike will take a 1 1/8 threadless fork, the Schwinn would just need a new headset and stem to match.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 183
Posted By bboy314

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/li...

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/linear-pull-brake-service

Maybe start with the basics.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 160
Posted By bboy314

This and more will happen, in the year 2000!

This and more will happen, in the year 2000!
Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By bboy314

I passed, someone should snap this up though! OP,...

I passed, someone should snap this up though! OP, you might consider posting in the Classic and Vintage sales section for more views.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 180
Posted By bboy314

PX10s are great. A PX10 this is not, as your...

PX10s are great. A PX10 this is not, as your quote makes clear.

Once again you ask for advice and are determined to ignore it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 163
Posted By bboy314

The Raleigh won’t appeal to most C&V types but it...

The Raleigh won’t appeal to most C&V types but it is a decent bike, definitely not sporting goods store level. But again it really depends on your usage which is a better fit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By bboy314

No difference at all, except your drivetrain will...

No difference at all, except your drivetrain will wear ever so slightly faster with the smaller chainring/cog setup. But it will be lighter too!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 180
Posted By bboy314

That can only be answered by inspecting the bike...

That can only be answered by inspecting the bike in person. Given the quality of the bike to begin with, and how much rust can be seen in the pictures, I know I wouldn’t bother even for less than $50.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22,387
Views: 4,753,941
Posted By bboy314

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/woodla...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/woodland-hills-vintage-centurion-elite/7754571132.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 163
Posted By bboy314

For what kind of riding? If mountain biking I...

For what kind of riding? If mountain biking I might prefer the suspension fork on the Raleigh. For a townie, commuter etc. I’d go with the Schwinn. Both are of similar quality in my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22,387
Views: 4,753,941
Posted By bboy314

Maybe an early aluminum Trek? Edit: found...

Maybe an early aluminum Trek?

Edit: found this pic of one I used to have. Note seatstay arrangement and headtube pump peg. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,067
Posted By bboy314

It’s true - give it a few hundred years and your...

It’s true - give it a few hundred years and your Fuji will be rusted right through.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 389
Posted By bboy314

Looks decent with the tires. Black or the Cinelli...

Looks decent with the tires. Black or the Cinelli grey stuff might look good too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 447
Posted By bboy314

The flange is visible when installed.

The flange is visible when installed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,291
Posted By bboy314

“Gravel Biking™️” is kind of the ultimate in...

“Gravel Biking™️” is kind of the ultimate in marketing BS to begin with, though gravel bikes are just fine (as are touring bikes, cyclocross bikes, rigid MTBs, road bikes with wide tires, etc…).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 265
Posted By bboy314

Are we talking about shifter or brake cables? If...

Are we talking about shifter or brake cables? If shifter, always use ferrules at both ends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,604
Posted By bboy314

It’s a transfer station - gets a visit every time...

It’s a transfer station - gets a visit every time the bin at home is full (in my case maybe once or twice a month).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 57,721
Posted By bboy314

Great bikes. Obscene asking prices.

Great bikes. Obscene asking prices.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,321
Posted By bboy314

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/282x420/img_9111_83fc963d2913ff3f4586c1c105eec1607ec96c37.jpeg
I assume this is the radar you mean? Seems like a helpful guy to have around....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By bboy314

Looks like a pain to adjust. Also most tandems...

Looks like a pain to adjust. Also most tandems can benefit from more room between stoker and tandem, not less.
Forum: For Sale
06-05-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By bboy314

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By bboy314

It’s a style of handlebar I like. Some...

It’s a style of handlebar I like. Some measurements would be nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 886
Posted By bboy314

One word - Worksman. Though you could get a...

One word - Worksman.

Though you could get a brand new one that weighs the same as vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,362
Posted By bboy314

Is it really a risk you find worth taking? I say...

Is it really a risk you find worth taking? I say take the money you were going to pay that guy and put it towards a new fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,362
Posted By bboy314

Not sure how that was accomplished, but in any...

Not sure how that was accomplished, but in any case, I would absolutely not continue to use that fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,362
Posted By bboy314

Assuming all those holes go through the fork...

Assuming all those holes go through the fork steerer and head tube too?

Time for a new bike. And don’t let that guy within a mile of it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 258
Posted By bboy314

Didn't you just buy a much nicer Miyata for $50? ...

Didn't you just buy a much nicer Miyata for $50?

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293692-help-estimate-frame-size-thrift-miyata-512-road-bike.html

It’s a pretty low end 30 year old...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 258
Posted By bboy314

I’d consider it for $40 or less. If you want...

I’d consider it for $40 or less.

If you want specific info regarding vintage, etc. I’d suggest doing some research, maybe find some old Nishiki catalogs to scour. I’m guessing it’s late 80s/early...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By bboy314

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,581
Posted By bboy314

^ looks like a nicely bent fork as well.

^ looks like a nicely bent fork as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By bboy314

Pretty compact, not quite as simple as the first...

Pretty compact, not quite as simple as the first type you posted in that you can’t just roll your bike into it and walk away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By bboy314

I think it was pretty obvious what was meant, in...

I think it was pretty obvious what was meant, in context.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By bboy314

They work ok as long as you can adjust them to be...

They work ok as long as you can adjust them to be a snug fit on the rear tire. The second one you posted is a trainer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 793
Posted By bboy314

First I might consider bringing it to another...

First I might consider bringing it to another bike shop to visually inspect. Is adjusting the hub spacing an option?

In post #11 I asked some questions, the answers to which might help in coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,579
Posted By bboy314

Finding a 1” disc fork will be challenging....

Finding a 1” disc fork will be challenging. Though, since it’s a bare frame, you could (*C&V trigger warning!) have a disc mount added to the rear as well, by an experienced builder of course, while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,198
Posted By bboy314

Or get a gravel or endurance road bike if you’d...

Or get a gravel or endurance road bike if you’d prefer 100%.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,007
Posted By bboy314

That $75 Schwinn Prelude is a great bike for the...

That $75 Schwinn Prelude is a great bike for the price, assuming it’s in decent shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,007
Posted By bboy314

Definitely stay away from Huffy, plus that one is...

Definitely stay away from Huffy, plus that one is way too small for you. Most step-thru frames will be. Of the bikes pictured, the Fuji is by far the best but looks like it needs work and is likely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,872
Posted By bboy314

So you bought a cheap helmet to see what an...

So you bought a cheap helmet to see what an expensive helmet might feel like?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 536
Posted By bboy314

Panaracer RIdeBikesMore ...

Panaracer RIdeBikesMore

https://www.panaracerusa.com/products/ribmo-protite-folding-urban-commuter-tires

They actually ride pretty nice, though not as nice as Paselas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,872
Posted By bboy314

Your helmet has padding between MIPS and scalp,...

Your helmet has padding between MIPS and scalp, no? Also I think removing the MIPS will render the helmet ineffective since it’s built into the design. Probably makes more sense to just remove the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By bboy314

Good price if each listing includes 5 of them.

Good price if each listing includes 5 of them.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 317
Posted By bboy314

A close up pic of where the crack is would help...

A close up pic of where the crack is would help answer this question.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 748
Posted By bboy314

I’m also curious as to what is meant by “racing”....

I’m also curious as to what is meant by “racing”. But with the given info, I’d suspect chain routing or very worn chainring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 426
Posted By bboy314

Oh sweet irony…

Oh sweet irony…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 861
Posted By bboy314

Try here: ...

Try here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/

I’d take it over a NOS Schwinn Varsity any day. Price is ok if it’s in fantastic condition. Someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 882
Posted By bboy314

So what mistake were you making exactly? Using a...

So what mistake were you making exactly? Using a faulty gauge?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,189
Posted By bboy314

I think they’d be much closer to their original...

I think they’d be much closer to their original value than its modern equivalent.

“influential” in this case certainly doesn’t equal valuable. In fact the article describes the Varsity as...
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